Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars will take place on Friday 14^th January, 2022 at 23:40 (UK)

Where is Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide

What is the expected weather for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars? 23c in sunny skies

Where can I get tickets for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars? Click here for the latest ticket information for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars

What TV channel is Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars on in the UK? Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

ADELAIDE STRIKERS

• Adelaide Strikers made it back-to-back wins in the Big Bash League thanks to overcoming Perth Scorchers last time out and they have put themselves into a position to advance to the knockout stage of the competition as a result.
• The Strikers were six-wicket winners in that contest thanks to in part to a solid batting effort from their top three in the order, with Matthew Short, Henry Hunt and Ian Cockbain combining for 96 of the 128 runs they needed for victory.

MELBOURNE STARS

• Melbourne Stars made light work of local rivals Melbourne Renegades as they earned a valuable win to keep their hopes of making the next phase of the Big Bash League alive in what was just their second victory in five matches.
• The Stars easily chased down their target of 123 – doing so with 33 balls remaining – and if skipper Glenn Maxwell can reproduce the form he showed in that game having scored an unbeaten 68 from 45 deliveries whilst opening the batting, his side will be difficult to beat.

THE PREDICTION

This is a pivotal game in the race to make the top five as Adelaide Strikers take on Melbourne Stars. A third win in-a-row for the Strikers would put them in a great position but they will be leapfrogged into fifth spot by the Stars if their opponents get the better of them. Both teams were impressive in their latest outing and while the Strikers will be full of confidence after overcoming the impressive Perth Scorchers, a determined Stars outfit may be boosted by the return of a couple of key men and they can do enough to prevail in this one.