It’s the knockout, and the Strikers will clash against a Thunder side riding on momentum.
Alex Hales moves to second position in the batting list with Chris Morris and Fawad Ahmed making entry to top ten bowlers' table.
Both sides have vastly different agendas when it comes to winning this game.
Perth and Adelaide will be hoping for wins to consolidate their positions going into the final stages of the league campaign.
Jonathan Wells crossed the 400-run mark, while Peter Siddle, with a four-wicket haul, entered top ten.
The Strikers meet the Stars in a clash that could have ramifications for who finishes atop the table.
Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers will take on each other at Launceston on January 19 for Match 43.
Jake Weatherald crosses the 300-run mark and moves up five places. Josh Lalor moves down two ranks.
Brisbane Heat had thrashed Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba. Two days after the debacle, the Strikers will host the Heat for the return match, at Adelaide Oval.
Jonathan Wells moves up two places with 306 runs whereas Josh Lalor makes entry to the top ten with 11 scalps .