BBL 2025-26: Match 25, STR vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder?

The ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 will continue for mouthwatering cricketing action when the Adelaide Strikers (STR) host Sydney Thunder (THU) in the upcoming Match No. 25 on Tuesday, January 6 at the iconic Adelaide Oval.

The Adelaide Strikers currently find themselves on the sixth position on the points table after winning two out of the five games they have played. They are coming into this contest on the back of a disappointing loss against the Perth Scorchers in the previous contest. To keep themselves in contention for a top four finish, the Strikers will have to enter with confidence and win the upcoming match.

The campaign has gone from bad to worse for Sydney Thunder. The David Warner-led side has won only a single game out of the six they have played so far. They have also faced defeat in their preceding three contests, which shows how desperate they are for a win. The game on Tuesday will give them an opportunity to make a comeback, however, their chances for a top-four finish look very bleak.

Match Details

Adelaide Oval — Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval is one of the most famous cricketing landmarks in Australia, and has hosted 97 games in the marquee tournament. More than half of the BBL matches here have been won by the chasing teams. The average first innings score is 158, and if a target is set beyond this number, it will be a difficult one to achieve.

STR vs THU — Head-to-Head Record in T20s

STR vs THU — Predicted Playing 11s

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short (captain), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (wicketkeeper), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lloyd Pope

Sydney Thunder

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

STR vs THU — Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: David Warner

Having left international cricket a while back, David Warner is still an active figure in the BBL and is also captaining Sydney Thunder. In the previous encounter, the 39-year-old hit a scintillating century, which was also the ninth century of his T20 career, as he equalled Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw's record for most centuries in the shortest format. He is expected to fire with the bat and carry his good form forward.

Probable Best Bowler: Lloyd Pope

Uncapped leg-spinner Lloyd Pope has been showing some terrific signs with the ball in the ongoing BBL season. He enjoyed his best outing so far with a four-wicket haul after giving away just 23 runs in his four overs against Perth Scorchers at the Optus Stadium. The 26-year-old will be looking to deliver a magical spell once again to make his team win.

Today Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match