Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2026
SYTSydney Thunder
8:15 AM
ASAdelaide Strikers
Big Bash League · Manuka Oval
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers: team news and playing XIs
Sydney Thunder play Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval on Wednesday 16 December in BBL 2026. Adelaide Strikers lead the head-to-head 12-9 from 23 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Sydney Thunder are likely to field Matthew Gilkes, David Warner, Sam Konstas, Sam Billings and 8 more, and Adelaide Strikers Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Liam Scott and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head record?
Adelaide Strikers lead 12-9 from 23 matches.
When and where is Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers being played?
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers is being played at Manuka Oval on Wednesday 16 December 2026, starting 08:15 UTC (13:45 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Jake Weatherald (369 runs), Matthew Short (336 runs) and Alex Hales (290 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Peter Siddle (19 wickets), Daniel Sams (17 wickets) and Wes Agar (12 wickets).
Who are the in-form batters for Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are David Warner (433 runs), Liam Scott (310 runs) and Matthew Short (280 runs).
Who are the in-form bowlers for Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Lloyd Pope (15 wickets), Daniel Sams (12 wickets) and Jamie Overton (12 wickets).
Where are Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers in the standings?
Sydney Thunder are 5th with 0 points and Adelaide Strikers are 6th with 0 points.
What is the pitch like at Manuka Oval?
Over the last 29 completed matches at Manuka Oval since Jan 2015 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 313 runs, the first innings averages 165 and teams batting first have won 41%. 58% of wickets fall to pace and 37% to spin.
What is Sydney Thunder's record at Manuka Oval?
Sydney Thunder have won 13 and lost 7 of their 21 matches at Manuka Oval.
What is Adelaide Strikers' record at Manuka Oval?
Adelaide Strikers have won 1 and lost 1 of their 3 matches at Manuka Oval.