Big Bash 1st Match | Adelaide strikers vs Melbourne Stars
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 By Unknown
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -
Australia's Premier T20 competition opens in Adelaide on Thursday and while both sides will be hopeful of taking an early win, the game is all about the Stars - at least as far as the bookmakers are concerned. Cameron White's men are the pre-tournament favourites and having signed Kevin Pietersen ahead of the competition, many believe this is the year that they will finally claim their first title.
There are clearly some dangerous players in a Strikers side that contains Kieron Pollard and Craig Simmons - the latter making two consecutive tons for the Scorchers at Big Bash 3. Bowling is a concern however and without a strong squad, the Stars should begin their campaign with a comfortable victory.
The side will again be led by Johan Botha, who will be supported by new recruit, Brad Hodge who will be vice-captain in addition to his role as assistant coach.
“Having someone with the experience of Brad Hodge to support our captain Johan Botha is really going to add to our side and give our side a strong rudder to steer the ship,” said Adelaide Strikers coach, Darren Berry.
There will be high expectation on new batsman Craig Simmons and West Indies international, Kieron Pollard, who has travelled to Adelaide from South Africa where his impressive form led the Cape Cobras to victory in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
“Adelaide crowds love Polly and he can’t wait to get back out onto Adelaide Oval. He has been in great form coming into the Big Bash and he will offer great support as a bowler and as a power-hitter through the middle order.”
The Adelaide Strikers have also included a number of local emerging players, including Travis Head and Alex Ross.
Strikers probable 11 : Craig Simmons, Johan Botha, Brad Hodge, Travis Head, Ben Laughlin, Tim Ludeman Kieron Pollard, Kane Richardson, Alex Ross, Shaun Tait, Adam Zampa
Stars probable 11 : Cameron White, David Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, Kevin Pietersen, Tom Triffitt, Luke Wright, James Faulkner, John Hastings, Michael Beer, Jackson Bird, Scott Boland
Fantasy 11 : Ludeman, White/Pieterson, Hussey/Hodge, Head, Simmons, Pollard, Wright, Faulkner/Maxwell, Richardson, Tait, Bolland
Captain Choice : Wright or Pollard or White
Vice Captain : Maxwell or Faulkner or Simmons
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