Adelaide Strikers will square off against Melbourne Stars in the 10th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Tuesday, 23rd December at 1:45 PM IST. The match will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s STR vs STA clash.
Match Preview
Adelaide Strikers got off to a winning start, defeating Sydney Sixers by three wickets in their opening game. Melbourne Stars enjoyed a similar beginning to their campaign, registering an eight-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes in their first match. With both teams coming into this contest on the back of victories, this clash is expected to be a competitive and close one.
Marcus Stoinis, who has scored 62 runs and picked up two wickets so far in the tournament, stands out as a prime choice for the captaincy role. Jamie Overton has also made an impact with his all-round contributions, showing good composure with the bat and taking two wickets with the ball, which makes him a strong option for vice-captaincy.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Adelaide Oval.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 11 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 8 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 158 runs |
STR vs STA Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen(w), Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper(w), Marcus Stoinis(c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
STR vs STA Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | BBL 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Campbell Kellaway | 41 runs |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62 runs & 2 wickets |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | 30 runs |
| Joe Clark | 20 runs |
| Jamie Overton | 30 runs & 2 wickets |
| Haris Rauf & Lloyd Pope | 2 wickets each |
STR vs STA Dream11 Team
