Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 39 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers – Let’s see who will win. | Jan 16

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Match Analysis

Although both teams have secured their spots in the qualifications, work still needs to be done. There’s still a significant battle to be won. With victories in their previous games, the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers, who play at Perth Stadium on Tuesday night, have a chance to finish in second place.

There are two reasons why this contest ought to be amazing. One, this BBL season will mark the first time that these two clubs have faced off against one other. And two, the winning team will undoubtedly finish in second place, and both teams will be eager to compete against one another knowing that the crucial victory provides them a second chance to advance to the final.

As if they were two pound-for-pound fighters going head-to-head, both teams will be ready to give it their all in what could end up being an intense fight.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Team Preview & Squads

Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers are aware that their opponents will put up a strong fight since second place is on the line. They won’t be able to field their best team because they just lost opener Zak Crawley to England duties, middle-order basher Laurie Evans to his ILT20 commitments, and pace spearhead Jhye Richardson to injury. In an attempt to strengthen their batting ranks, they have now pushed the panic button by bringing in opener Marcus Harris as a local replacement player, although they are aware that they will have to make do with the resources at their disposal.

Moving Cooper Connolly down the order has paid off handsomely, as the Scorchers are now able to field several big hitters in their lower middle order, including Nick Hobson, who crushed the Heat with two fours and four sixes his route to a fast-paced 48 from 30.

With all five of its attack bowlers in excellent condition, their bowling team is as strong as it has ever been. Veteran BBL bowlers Andrew Tye and Lance Morris shared seven wickets apiece, but disciplined bowling from Jason Behrendorff and Aaron Hardie kept things under control during the middle overs.

Perth Scorchers Squads

Perth Scorchers Squads

Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Nick Hobson, Andrew Tye, Stephen Eskinazi, Jason Behrendorff, Sam Whiteman, Lance Morris.

Sydney Sixers

In the BBL, advancing to the playoffs with the Sydney Sixers is a formality. They have a propensity of placing in the top four, making them one of the most reliable teams in the tournament’s history. It was a good six seasons ago, in the 2017–18 season, that they did not place among the top four. Since 2018/19, they have finished in the top two every season for the past four seasons. That is quite an accomplishment.

They’ll aim to continue that winning streak and try to wrap out the group stages this year with a victory, making it five straight seasons in which they’ve placed in the top two. It will be a big challenge to take on the Scorchers in their own home, but they are up to the job. They were merciless against the Stars in their previous two games, and they overcame a hesitant Thunder team that lacked an answer for spinner Steve O’Keefe, who claimed three vital wickets to lead them to a victory by 19 runs.

They might start the inning with Josh Phillippe up top now that Steve Smith is out, which would spread out the middle order too thin. Among the players who have disappointed this season, Moises Henriques stands out with 126 runs from 8 games at a 20.00 average and 103 SR. If the Sixers want to advance far in the tournament towards the finish, they need their skipper to be hitting well at bat.

Sydney Sixers Squads

Sydney Sixers Squads

Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe(wk), Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jordan Silk, Todd Murphy, James Vince, Steve O’ Keefe.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers outfield report 

Perth Stadium, Perth

The Perth Scorchers will gladly opt to bat again if they win the flip because they have won three of their last four games at this location when they have batted first.

There should be no rain delay and a full match due to the positive weather reports.

This season has seen some very favorable bat-friendly conditions here. The team batting first has scored 160 runs in each of the four games that have been completed thus far.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, the Perth Scorchers won four and the Sydney Sixers won just one.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Perth Scorchers

Player of the Match

• Perth Scorchers – Nick Hobson

Most runs

• Perth Scorchers – Nick Hobson
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Most wickets

• Perth Scorchers – Andrew Tye
• Sydney Sixers – Steve O’Keefe

Most sixes

• Perth Scorchers – Nick Hobson
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Team Scores Batting First

• Perth Scorchers – 170+
• Sydney Sixers – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Perth Scorchers have a 53% chance to win. 

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