Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · BBL 2026
Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers
Wed 08:15 GMT
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Ground snapshot
| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2025 | 128/10 (20) | 132/1 (14) | 260 |
| SYT vs BH 22 Dec 2025 | 193/4 (20) | 159/6 (20) | 352 |
| AUS vs IND N/R 29 Oct 2025 | 97/1 (9.4) | 97/? (-) | 194 |
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 164/8 (20) | 346 |
| SYT vs AS 17 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 183/8 (19.4) | 365 |
Sydney Thunder at this groundTop scorer Callum Ferguson 318
Top bowler Daniel Sams 23 wkts
Adelaide Strikers at this groundTop scorer Jake Weatherald 129
Top bowler Jamie Overton 5 wkts
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval: pitch and ground record
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
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 at 08:15 UK time (08:15 UTC, 13:45 IST).
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. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 41% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Adelaide Strikers' record at Manuka Oval?
Adelaide Strikers have won 1 and lost 1 of their 3 matches at Manuka Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 41% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
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, with 2 draws or no-results. They last met at Adelaide Oval on 06 Jan 2026: Adelaide Strikers won by 6 runs.
Who are the top run-scorers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
Across the 23 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers, 369 runs), Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers, 336 runs) and Alex Hales (Adelaide Strikers, 290 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
Across the 23 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Peter Siddle (Adelaide Strikers, 19 wickets), Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder, 17 wickets) and Wes Agar (Adelaide Strikers, 12 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
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 (Sydney Thunder, 433 runs in 8 innings), Liam Scott (Adelaide Strikers, 310 runs in 10 innings) and Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers, 280 runs in 10 innings). David Warner's latest innings: 67, 82 and 110.
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 (Adelaide Strikers, 15 wickets in 10 innings), Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder, 12 wickets in 9 innings) and Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers, 12 wickets in 9 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.