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Injury Sidelines Allen for Scorchers vs Strikers
4 Jan
Summary
- Perth Scorchers' Finn Allen is out due to a finger injury.
- Joel Curtis replaces Allen, with Harry Nielsen omitted by Strikers.
- Adelaide Strikers have Tabraiz Shamsi joining their squad.
Perth Scorchers' star import Finn Allen has been ruled out of Sunday night's match against the Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium due to a finger injury. Western Australian wicketkeeper Joel Curtis has been called up as a local replacement player for the Scorchers, marking the sole change to their squad.
The Adelaide Strikers are travelling with a squad of 13, featuring the addition of South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who joins at the expense of Pakistan's Hassan Ali. This shake-up sees wicketkeeper Mackenzie Harvey return behind the stumps, as Harry Nielsen has been omitted from the squad entirely.
The Perth Scorchers currently hold a 3-2 record after their first five games, while the Adelaide Strikers have a 2-2 record from one fewer match. The bat flip is scheduled for 8:30pm AEDT (5:30pm local time), with the first ball to be bowled 45 minutes later.
