Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers - Projections & Predictions · BBL 2026
Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers
Fri 08:15 GMT
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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers: preview and key facts
Melbourne Stars play Adelaide Strikers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday 18 December in BBL 2026. Melbourne Stars lead the head-to-head 10-9 from 19 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 Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Melbourne Stars are likely to field Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper, Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis and 7 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 Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head record?
Melbourne Stars lead 10-9 from 19 matches.
When and where is Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers being played?
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday 18 December 2026, starting 08:15 UTC (13:45 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Marcus Stoinis (453 runs), Jonathan Wells (363 runs) and Glenn Maxwell (273 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers meetings are Peter Siddle (15 wickets), Adam Zampa (14 wickets) and Wes Agar (11 wickets).
Who are the in-form batters for Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Sam Harper (381 runs), Liam Scott (310 runs) and Matthew Short (280 runs).
Who are the in-form bowlers for Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Haris Rauf (18 wickets), Tom Curran (15 wickets) and Lloyd Pope (15 wickets).
Where are Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers in the standings?
Melbourne Stars are 8th with 0 points and Adelaide Strikers are 6th with 0 points.
What is the pitch like at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground since Jan 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 301 runs, the first innings averages 156 and teams batting first have won 30%. 66% of wickets fall to pace and 29% to spin.
What is Melbourne Stars' record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Melbourne Stars have won 34 and lost 29 of their 63 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
What is Adelaide Strikers' record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Adelaide Strikers have won 3 and lost 6 of their 9 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground.