Matthew Short’s Adelaide Strikers come into this fixture under pressure. A 37-run defeat to Hobart Hurricanes dropped them to fifth, and with the playoff race heating up they need a strong response. The opening pair of Chris Lynn and Short have struggled recently, and Liam Scott was the one bright spot in the last game. He will be important again in the middle order alongside Mackenzie Harvey and Jason Sangha, with Scott and Harry Manenti also providing hitting power.
With the ball, Luke Wood and Scott were expensive last time, so the side wants more from the new ball. Jamie Overton and Tabraiz Shamsi have been in good form and will be central to controlling the innings, with help from Short, Lloyd Pope and Jerrssis Wadia.
Perth Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, are looking to recover from a four-wicket loss to Melbourne Renegades, a rare off day with the bat in a good season. Finn Allen and Mitchell Marsh must start more strongly, while Cooper Connolly will aim to anchor the middle order with Aaron Hardie and Turner, and Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson and Jhye Richardson offer late power. The attack has been a strength: Richardson and Joel Paris take the new ball, and David Payne and Mahli Beardman have impressed through the middle overs.