Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Today Match Prediction – BBL T20 2025 Full Analysis, Playing XI & Winning Tips

 

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Match Prediction – BBL 2025–26, 4th Match Preview, Pitch Report & Winning Tips

The 4th match of the Big Bash League 2025–26 will see Sydney Sixers take on Adelaide Strikers on 17 December at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. Both teams will be eager to gain early momentum in the tournament, making this a high-intensity clash.

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Match Prediction Overview

• Match: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers

• Tournament: Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26

• Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

• Date: 17 December 2025

Winning Probability

• Sydney Sixers: 56.2%

• Adelaide Strikers: 43.8%

➡️ Predicted Winner: Adelaide Strikers

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SCG Pitch Report & Ground Stats (T20)

The Sydney Cricket Ground traditionally offers a balanced surface with assistance for both batters and bowlers.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 161

• Average 2nd Innings Score: 130

🔎 Teams batting first have a slight advantage, especially if they post a total above 160.

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Sydney Sixers Current Form & Team Analysis

Sydney Sixers are currently placed at the bottom of the BBL 2025–26 points table after losing their opening match.

Key Performers (BBL 2025–26)

• Top Run Scorer: Jack Edwards – 46 runs

• Top Wicket Taker: Ben Dwarshuis – 2 wickets

Last Match Recap

Sydney Sixers suffered a 5-wicket loss against Perth Scorchers in a rain-affected 11-over match.

• Sixers scored 113/5 in 11 overs

• Jack Edwards played a brilliant knock of 46 off 21 balls*

• Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Moises Henriques failed to make an impact

Despite early breakthroughs by the bowlers, Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 59 off 31 balls guided Perth to victory in the final over.

AA

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Adelaide Strikers Current Form & Team Analysis

Adelaide Strikers struggled in the previous BBL season, managing only 3 wins and missing out on playoff qualification.

Last Season’s Key Performers

• Top Run Scorer: Alex Ross – 256 runs

• Top Wicket Taker: Lloyd Pope – 15 wickets

While the Strikers boast explosive batters like Travis Head and Chris Lynn, their bowling unit lacks consistency, which could hurt them in pressure situations.

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Players to Watch Out For

🔥 Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers)

A proven match-winner at the top. If he fires, Adelaide Strikers can dominate any bowling attack.

🎯 Luke Wood (Adelaide Strikers)

A quality fast bowler capable of striking early and breaking partnerships in the powerplay.

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🏏 BBL 2025 Top Run Scorers List

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1. Tim Seifert – 102 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 182.14 | Sixes: 6
   Cameron Bancroft – 61 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 138.64 | Sixes: 1
   Cooper Connolly – 59 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 190.32 | Sixes: 5
   Ollie Peake – 57 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 196.55 | Sixes: 3
   Colin Munro – 55 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 171.88 | Sixes: 5
   Jimmy Peirson – 50 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 227.27 | Sixes: 3
   Jack Edwards – 46 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 219.05 | Sixes: 2
   Nikhil Chaudhary – 41 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 132.26 | Sixes: 3
   Hugh Weibgen – 38 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 190.00 | Sixes: 2
   Ben McDermott – 38 runs | Matches: 1 | Strike Rate: 158.33 | Sixes: 3

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Team Squads

Adelaide Strikers Squad

Matthew Short (C), Alex Carey (WK), Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Jamie Overton, Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope, Luke Wood, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Henry Thornton, Mackenzie Harvey, Liam Scott, Tom Straker.

Sydney Sixers Squad

Moises Henriques (C), Babar Azam, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Daniel Hughes, Sam Curran, Sean Abbott, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Hayden Kerr, Kane Richardson, Jordan Silk, Ben Manenti.

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Cricket Match Predictions (PrePlay)

• Toss Winner: Sydney Sixers

• Match Winner: Adelaide Strikers

• Top Batter:

  • Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

  • Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

• Top Bowler:

  • Sydney Sixers – Todd Murphy

  • Adelaide Strikers – Jamie Overton

• Most Sixes:

  • Sydney Sixers – Lachlan Shaw

  • Adelaide Strikers – Alex Ross

• Player of the Match: Josh Philippe

Expected Scores (Batting First)

• Sydney Sixers: 160+

• Adelaide Strikers: 185+

Match Handicap

• Adelaide Strikers (Handicap)

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