Big Bash League

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder — Prediction Correct ✅

Adelaide Strikers cricket team logo

AS

60%
WINNER
VS
Sydney Thunder cricket team logo

ST

40%

Adelaide Oval,

Our pre-match prediction
Analysis by CricketPrediction.com ·
✅ Prediction Correct
We Predicted
Adelaide Strikers
at 60% confidence
Actual Result
Adelaide Strikers won
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📝 Pre-Match Analysis · 12 Jan 2026, 16:32 IST

Result: Adelaide Strikers won by 6 runs. AS 165/8 vs ST 159/7.

Our Prediction: Adelaide Strikers — Correct


Pre-match analysis published on 6 January 2026:

We're backing Adelaide Strikers in a match that could go either way.

The pitch at Adelaide Oval has played fairly, giving both approaches an equal shot.

Adelaide Strikers's powerplay prowess (9.32 RPO) should set up a strong platform. Early wickets are Sydney Thunder's strength - 9.08 economy with the new ball.

Adelaide Strikers's middle-overs game is a strength - they build innings smartly at 8.46 RPO.

Sydney Thunder have the edge in the death overs, with bowlers going at just 9.55.

Form and conditions align for Adelaide Strikers in this matchup. Don't write off Sydney Thunder completely - T20 margins are thin and momentum shifts quickly.

Adelaide Strikers at 60% confidence looks solid value.