Big Bash League, 2018 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 9th Match | PS vs ADS Who Will Win
Eyeing their first win of the season, the two-time champions Perth Scorchers will square off against the reigning champions Adelaide Strikers in the 9th match of Big Bash League 2018. The match will be played at the newly built Perth Stadium in Perth which is the home ground of Perth Scorchers.
The defending champions Adelaide Strikers kicked-off their campaign with a win over Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets in a relatively easy contest. They then went onto face Melbourne Renegades but ended up losing the match by 5 wickets. They went onto score 174 in their allotted 20 overs but were unable to defend the score courtesy Daniel Christan and Mohammad Nabi’s astounding 94 runs stand for the sixth wicket.
Christain got an unbeaten 49 to his name while Nabi scored an unbeaten 48 to keep the scoreboard ticking and eventually winning the encounter for their side.
Its not too late for Perth Scorchers as it is still the early stages in the tournament, a win will open the floodgates for them and from there on they can get momentum.
Venue:- Perth Stadium, Perth
Match Timing:- Saturday, December 26, 2018, 01:45 PM IST
Perth Scorchers –
Mitch Marsh(c), Ashton Turner (VC), Usman Qadir, Michael Klinger, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Cameron Bancroft, Cameron Green, David Willey, Josh Inglis, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright, Jason Behrendorff.
Adelaide Strikers- Colin Ingram (c), Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Billy Stanlake, Jake Lehmann, Alex Carey (wk), Harry Nielsen, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Michael Neser, Liam O’Connor, Matt Short, Cameron Valente.
Here’s how both teams’ might line-up:-
Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis/Cameron Bancroft
Batsmen– Micahel Klinger, Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright
All-rounder– David Willey, Ashton Agar, William Bosisto
Bowlers – Andrew Tye, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff (Doubt: Usman Qadir)
Wicketkeeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, Colin Ingram(c), Jonathan Wells, Jake Lehmann
All-rounder – Michael Nesser, Matthew Short, Cameron Valente
Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Billy Stanlake, Ben Laughlin
In this facet, the likes of Jake Weathrald and Jonathan Wells who got half-centuries in the last match against Renegades will be crucial picks for Adelaide along with Colin Ingram.
Scorchers batters haven’t been at their best so far but Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright are still their game changers.
Both teams are possessed with some good options in this facet. David Willey, Matthew Short and Ashton Agar will be the key picks here.
Billy Stanlake and Jason Behrendorff have been good for their respective sides. Rashid Khan impressed with 3 scalps in the last game, Ben Laughlin is a considerable pick as well.
This PS vs ADS Dream11 prediction is based on our research from various sources, We advise you not to make Dream11 Team as per your discretion and understanding from the squad and playing 11 listed in the article.