Matt Short
496 runs, SR 153, 19 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.6 runs a game with the bat.
496 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 153.1, with 19 sixes, and rated 3.6 runs better than an average opener.
The sides
| Measure | Strikers | Scorchers |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 1,181T20s between the XI | 1,126T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 25.6T20 batting | 25.0T20 batting |
When Strikers bat
−0.06 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.43MiddleOvers 7–15−0.20DeathOvers 16–20−0.42
When Scorchers bat
+0.03 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.37MiddleOvers 7–15−0.13DeathOvers 16–20−0.11
Strikers bat first
First innings176
Scorchers short by32 runs
58%Strikers win
42%Scorchers win
Scorchers bat first
First innings183
Strikers chase in18.1 overs
64%Strikers win
36%Scorchers win
Adelaide Strikers favoured at home in a match level on paper
Adelaide Strikers are favoured, with a 61% win chance against Perth Scorchers, though the two XIs are level on paper: the Strikers' strength total is 11.9 runs against the Scorchers' 12.1. Perth hold the batting edge by 1.8 runs, Adelaide the bowling edge by 1.7, and the projected first-innings totals sit close together, 176 for Adelaide and 183 for Perth against a par score of 182.
Mitch Marsh is the standout: 476 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 174.4, with 33 sixes, and he is rated 5.9 runs better than an average opener. Adelaide's attack has the stronger recent numbers, with Hassan Ali's 24 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches at an economy of 8.03, rated 3.3 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15018%4 of 22
150–16956%15 of 27
170–18975%21 of 28
190–20971%5 of 7
210+88%7 of 8
The case for Strikers
- Bowling edge of 1.7 runs, with Hassan Ali rated 3.3 runs better than an average bowler over four overs and Cameron Boyce 2 runs better.
- Matt Short's 496 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 153.1, rated 3.6 runs better than an average opener.
Batting standout
Bowling standout
Hassan Ali
24 wkts, econ 8.03 in the last 10. Rated +3.3 runs a game with the ball.
24 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches at an economy of 8.03, rated 3.3 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Batting weakness
Lloyd Pope
7 runs, SR 30 in the last 10. Rated −0.9 runs a game with the bat.
14 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches at an economy of 7.89, but rated 0.8 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs.
The case for Scorchers
- Batting edge of 1.8 runs, led by Mitch Marsh's 476 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 174.4.
- Ashton Turner's 277 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 179.9, rated 3.3 runs better than an average batter in his slot.
Batting standouts
Mitch Marsh
476 runs, SR 174, 33 sixes in the last 10. Rated +5.9 runs a game with the bat.
476 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 174.4, with 33 sixes, and rated 5.9 runs better than an average opener.
Ashton Turner
277 runs, SR 180, 11 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.3 runs a game with the bat.
277 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at a strike rate of 179.9, with 11 sixes, and rated 3.3 runs better than an average batter in his slot.
Bowling weakness
Lance Morris
15 wkts, econ 8.49 in the last 10. Rated −0.7 runs a game with the ball.
15 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches at an economy of 8.49, and rated 0.7 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs on limited data.