Of their earlier assembly, the Strikers comprehensively received previous Glenn Maxwell’s Stars.

Melbourne Stars, the runners-up of the 2020-21 Large Bash League, haven’t had a memorable ongoing season up to now. Having misplaced 5 out of their 9 matches, Glenn Maxwell and Co are positioned on the seventh place within the factors desk. They began with two wins, however their marketing campaign has fallen aside.
Nevertheless, all’s not misplaced as they’re set to play their first recreation on the Melbourne Cricket Floor. They’re set to lock horns with the Adelaide Strikers on Friday, January 15. Of their earlier assembly, the Strikers’ thumped the Stars, however this time round, the latter would have dwelling situations of their favour.
The Strikers, within the meantime, are positioned in the midst of the factors desk with 20 factors from 10 matches. Having crushed the Stars final time round, the Strikers could be excessive on confidence.
Pitch and Situations
The pitch on the MCG isn’t an absolute belter for batting. However the venue has been a witness to fairly just a few nail-biting encounters. Because it hasn’t hosted a T20 match for some time, it is perhaps protected to subject first and gauge the character of the strip earlier than batting on it.
There are possibilities of rain from four PM and therefore, there could possibly be a delay in begin. The temperature might be round 17 levels Celsius.
Common rating
148 (13 T20I matches)
File of the chasing groups
Received – 7; Misplaced – 5
Enjoying Combos for STA vs STR
Melbourne Stars
Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (WK), Adam Zampa, Clint Hinchcliffe, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf
Bench– Zahir Khan, Clint Hinchcliffe, Billy Stanlake, Sam Rainbird
Adelaide Strikers
Matt Renshaw, Phillip Salt, Alex Carey (C and WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Ryan Gibson, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Harry Conway
Bench– Harry Nielsen, Cameron Valente, Liam O’Connor, Spencer Johnson, Liam Scott, Matthew Quick
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Possible Prime Performers for STA vs STR
Marcus Stoinis– Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis has been a stalwart for the Stars over time and he hasn’t flattered to deceive even this time round. Being their main run-scorer within the 2020-21 BBL, the right-hander has notched 277 runs at a mean and strike-rate of 39.57 and 160.11 respectively.
The unbeaten 97 that he received towards the Hobart Hurricanes must be giving him a number of confidence going ahead.
Alex Carey– Adelaide Strikers
Alex Carey bats within the middle-order for the Strikers and he has enacted his position with precision. Although he hasn’t performed two matches for them, he’s their high run-scorer with 279 runs at a mean and strike-rate of 34.87 and 122.36 respectively.
He additionally has two half-centuries to indicate for his efforts and it goes with out saying he has to maintain performing for the Strikers to maneuver forward.
Broadcast Particulars
Match timings – 07:15 PM native time, 01:45 PM IST
TV – Sony Ten Community
Stay Streaming – Sony LIV