Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Betting Tips 21/12/2021

18:51, 20 Dec 2021

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18:51, 20 Dec 2021

Zohaib Ahmed is a sports journalist whose profession is to report and edit but whose passion is to predict and bet. He’s been in the industry for more than a decade and has worked/written for various bookmakers/tipsters. His expertise is in cricket, football, MMA, boxing and basketball.

The 16th fixture of the Big Bash League 2021-22 sees Sydney Sixers host Adelaide Strikers at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 21 (Tuesday). The match is to begin at 1:45 pm IST.

Teams Status

Sydney Sixers

After their unbeaten start to the season was cut short by Hobart Hurricanes in a big upset, Sydney Sixers returned back to winning ways in their last game, beating Melbourne Stars by seven wickets in a match that was closer than it seemed and required a penultimate-over bailout by Josh Philippe.

The Sixers opener has been in scintillating form of late and his unbeaten 99 was crucial in his side’s successful chase of Melbourne’s 177.

The euphoria of that win was dampened by Sydney’s mounting injury problems. England seamer Tom Curran has been ruled out for the rest of the BBL due to a back injury. Spinners Ben Manenti and Steve O’Keefe are not out permanently but will be unavailable in the short term due to neck and calf niggles respectively.

Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers have played three matches so far this BBL season and have a win sandwiched between two defeats.

The reason they have such a mixed and uninspiring record is that their batting is not firing on all cylinders. It hasn’t even in a single game. Scores of 151, 149, and 146 carry the characteristics of a middling side.

The game that they did win was the doing of their bowlers, who had bundled out the Renegades for a mere 100 in their unsuccessful pursuit of 150.

One man that has been diligently pulling his weight is Adelaide opener Matthew Short, who has contributed 29, 32, and 63 in his three outings.

Wade’s opening partner D’Arcy Short has also been in good nick, having found runs in all his outings so far.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

Brand	Sydney Sixers	Adelaide Strikers
	1.53	2.46
	1.52	2.56
	1.542	2.578

Sydney are big favourites for this Big Bash League fixture. Parimatch has Sydney priced at 1.53 and Adelaide at 2.46. Sportsbet has Sydney available for 1.52 and Adelaide for 2.56. Lastly, Paripesa has Sydney priced at 1.542 and Adelaide at 2.578.

Tipster’s Angle

Tip: Sydney to win @ 1.542

Despite their injury concerns, Sydney are still stronger than Adelaide. Besides, it’s their bowling that is a bit depleted and not their batting. On the other hand, Adelaide’s batting just does not have that spark in them. Therefore, we lay the chalk here. The odds have been sourced from Paripesa.

Tip: Josh Philippe to score more than 24.5 runs @ 1.87

Josh Philippe is currently the highest scorer in BBL 2021-22, with 259 runs to his name in just four matches. Based on his superb form. we’re going to ride his train for a little longer. The odds have been sourced from Parimatch.