Adelaide Strikers confirm one squad addition ahead of Stars fixture

Cricket World NaN days ago

Adelaide Strikers have made a late squad adjustment, adding one extra player ahead of their December 23 encounter against the Melbourne Stars as preparations continue.

Adelaide Strikers Chris Lynn and Lloyd Pope
Adelaide Strikers Chris Lynn and Lloyd Pope©BBL

Harry Manenti, a local replacement player, joins the set-up for the Strikers' first home game of BBL|15.

The Strikers are coming off a thrilling victory in their season opener against the Sydney Sixers.

Luke Wood carved the ball over the off-side to seal a three-wicket win in the final over at the SCG. Earlier in the game, he picked up 3/26 with the ball, while Liam Scott shone with the bat, making 51.

Jamie Overton also impressed on his return to the Strikers, taking 2/22 and scoring 30 runs off 20 deliveries.

The Strikers return home to Adelaide Oval this week, looking to claim their second win of the tournament.

Squad of 14:

1. Matt Short (c)

2. Hassan Ali

3. Mackenzie Harvey

4. Chris Lynn

5. Harry Manenti

6. Harry Nielsen

7. Jamie Overton

8. Lloyd Pope

9. Alex Ross

10. Jason Sangha

11. Liam Scott

12. Henry Thornton

13. Jerrssis Wadia

14. Luke Wood

IN: Harry Manenti

OUT: N/A

Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars

December 23

6:45pm ACDT

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide