BBL 2025-26: STR vs THU Match 25 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

The Sydney Thunder are now in a must-win situation. With a dismal net run rate of -1.429, last year's finalists are currently at the bottom of the BBL 2025/26 standings after six games. They are in dire need of a victory to salvage their season as they are currently four points outside of the top four.

Against an Adelaide Strikers team that is also trying to win, it won't be simple. They have a match against the fourth-place Sydney Sixers while presently sitting sixth in the standings. A few nights ago, Matt Short's team collapsed in a heap during their run pursuit of 154 in Perth, missing a chance.

STR vs THU Match 25 Details:

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report:

In BBL 2025–2026, teams batting first have scored 155/8 and 121. The chasing team won both. This season, the Adelaide Oval has been enjoyable for the speed bowlers. They have taken 22 wickets at an economy of 7.22 and an average of 16.73. With an economy of 8.67 and an average of 91.00, spinners have only taken two wickets.

Weather Forecast:

The evening is expected to be clear and warm. The team that wins the toss should bowl first.

Head to Head:

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing XI:

STR: Matthew Short (captain), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (w), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerriss Wadia, Luke Wood, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lloyd Pope

THU: Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Nic Maddinson, David Warner (captain), Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, and Sam Billings (w)

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