BBL Match 38 Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers 1845hrs @ the MCG

[Gough]

Melbourne from, Adam Zampa (c), Trent Boult (OS), Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke (OS), Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Elliott, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Cameron McClure, Tom O’Connell, Tom Rogers, James Seymour (replacement), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood (OS).
Adelaide from, Travis Head (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham (replacement), Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Colin de Grandhomme (overseas), Ryan Gibson, Adam Hose (OS), Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Rashid Khan (OS), Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald.

 

[NYRB]

Think there is a good chance James Seymour will get promoted up the order after being the Stars best batsman in the last game.

 

[Hamez]

Think there is a good chance James Seymour will get promoted up the order after being the Stars best batsman in the last game.

He’s in good form, made 119n.o on Saturday and 76n.o (67 balls, 5x4s & 5x6s) on Tuesday night for his club side Essendon.

 

[juss]

Apparantly Carey and Head still out? With Chris Lynn and De Grandhomme out as well, the Strikers batting lineup looks thin. Matt Short has been a gun, and Hose has done well, but a lot rests on Short.

The Stars are probably worse off with the bat though, and have been in horrible form.

The game tonight will be decided by the bowling units. I think both will struggle to post a big score, no matter who wins the toss, so it will come down to how well the bowling unit can restrict the other side in the second innings. I expect this game to be dominated by the ball rather than the bat, maybe ~300 total runs score if that tonight.

 

[Aussie_boy]

Apparantly Carey and Head still out? With Chris Lynn and De Grandhomme out as well, the Strikers batting lineup looks thin. Matt Short has been a gun, and Hose has done well, but a lot rests on Short.

The Stars are probably worse off with the bat though, and have been in horrible form.

The game tonight will be decided by the bowling units. I think both will struggle to post a big score, no matter who wins the toss, so it will come down to how well the bowling unit can restrict the other side in the second innings. I expect this game to be dominated by the ball rather than the bat, maybe ~300 total runs score if that tonight.

Lynn is playing tonight but the rest aren’t.

I’m curious to see the Strikers lineup tonight. I can’t see how they play with a 6th bowling option which is risky having to rely on each member of a very average pace attack to bowl 4 overs plus relying on Short. CDG is a very handy guy to have in the middle order, not great with the ball but at least gets you through an extra 2 overs. Strikers have never beaten the Stars at the G either.

 

[MJG14]

Going for the Stars in an upset tonight.

 

[juss]

Lynn is playing tonight but the rest aren’t.

I’m curious to see the Strikers lineup tonight. I can’t see how they play with a 6th bowling option which is risky having to rely on each member of a very average pace attack to bowl 4 overs plus relying on Short. CDG is a very handy guy to have in the middle order, not great with the ball but at least gets you through an extra 2 bowlers. Strikers have never beaten the Stars at the G either.

I thought Lynn was injured? If he's playing that maybe tips me back to the Strikers, but it's not a game I'm confident tipping at all.

 

[NYRB]

if James Seymour is your best batsman , then your team is in a bit of trouble.

Adelaides bowling also not that great. Most teams will lick their lips facing at least two of: Wes Agar, Harry Conway and Peter Siddle. They are whackable.

Also on flat batting wickets its risky playing 3 spinners.

 

[Cleavy]

7:15pm is a better start time than 7:40pm

 

[Aussie_boy]

I thought Lynn was injured? If he's playing that maybe tips me back to the Strikers, but it's not a game I'm confident tipping at all.

Nah he didn't field on Tuesday as he was unwell prior to that. Saturday will be his last game though.

 

[NYRB]

Adelaide Strikers (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Ryan Gibson, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen(w), Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle(c)

Melbourne Stars (Playing XI): Joe Clarke(w), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa(c)

Melbourne Stars have won the toss and have opted to field

 

[NYRB]

do Colin de Grandhomme

 

[NYRB]

Colin de Grandhomme batted well the other night. When his hammie pulled up, he did struggle after thatand probably cost the Strikers another 10-15 runs at the end there at Adelaide Oval against the Renegades.

 

[Aussie_boy]

So the Strikers have gone with 5 bowlers tonight. A lot of pressure on Short and Lynn to fire once again as there isn't much other than that.

 

[NYRB]

Is it just me or does Aaron Finch look overweight dressed in his long shirt and pants?

He looks almost double the size of Howie.

 

[NYRB]

But Kath Loughnan looks absolutely perfect tonight......................

 

[NYRB]

6 off the first ball from Short

 

[NYRB]

Matt Short is making a strong case to get included in the 2024 T20 World Cup national side.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Wood is so bad lol

 

[Aussie_boy]

That is a serious hit, short side but still huge.

 

[NYRB]

a 2nd biggie the over from matty Short

When he hits em, they stay hit.

 

[NYRB]

Finch reckons its a 'beauty of a wicket (for batting)"

 

[MJG14]

Short looking ominous already.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Not sure half trackers and half volleys are a good idea you dud

 

[FourthTimeAround]

250 is under threat here.