The sixth match of Big Bash League (BBL) Season 14 will feature a clash between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars. The match is set to be played at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Both teams are yet to secure their first points of the season. The Strikers suffered a loss in their opening game against Sydney Thunder, while the Stars are coming off back-to-back defeats against Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat.

BBL|14, STR vs STA

• Date and time: December 20; 8:45 am GMT/ 1:45 pm IST/ 4:15 pm local
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval pitch is expected to provide a good balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers may find some early movement with the new ball, but the pitch is likely to become more batting-friendly as the match progresses. The short boundaries will further aid the batters. Considering the playing conditions, the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first.

STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Sam Harper
• Batters: Jake Weatherald
• All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Tom Curran
• Bowlers: Adam Milne, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton

STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

Choice 1: Marcus Stoinis (c), Matthew Short (vc)
Choice 2: Adam Milne (c), Beau Webster (vc)

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STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups

Glenn Maxwell, Chris Lynn, Cameron Boyce, Hilton Cartwright

STR vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 20; 8:45 am GMT)

Squads

Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald

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