• Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 20th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
• Date and Time: December 31, 08:15 am GMT/ 01:45 pm IST / 06:15 pm local time
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Strikers: The Adelaide Strikers, positioned in the lower half of the table, aim to reverse their current form to regain momentum in the season. Despite their recent struggles, playing in front of their home crowd boosts their confidence, even against a resurgent Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars: The Melbourne Stars, with Glenn Maxwell’s return to form and impactful performances with the bat, approach each match with confidence. Their recent strong form fuels their belief in every game, including their upcoming fixture in Adelaide, indicating no hesitations in their travel for this match.

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (Captain), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen (Wicket-Keeper), Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce.

Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Sam Harper (Wicket-Keeper), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Thomas Rogers, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Joel Paris.

In the lead-up to Saturday’s fixture, both teams were positioned closely, residing in fifth and fourth place, not far behind the second-placed side. Anticipating a closely contested match, especially with the big-name batters on both teams likely to flourish on the pitch, our prediction foresees another high-scoring encounter at the Adelaide Oval. We are backing the Adelaide Strikers to secure victory, leaving the home supporters satisfied at the end of the game.

Prediction: Adelaide Strikers to defeat Melbourne Stars

Adelaide Strikers secured victory in their last match at the Adelaide Oval despite being put in to bat first. Given this recent trend, our prediction leans toward both captains opting to field first if they win the toss in the upcoming match.

In the sole previous game at this venue in this year’s BBL, a total of 405 runs were scored collectively. This indicates the likelihood of witnessing yet another favorable batting wicket on Sunday evening.

Sunday in Adelaide is forecasted to be warm and sunny, with temperatures reaching around 23 degrees. As the evening progresses, the temperature is anticipated to gradually drop from the 23-degree mark to the high teens.

• Stadium: Adelaide Oval
• City: Adelaide
• Capacity: 53,583
• Ends: City End, Cathedral End
• Hosts to: South Australia and Adelaide Strikers