Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers: 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.
The 39th T20 match between Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers will take place on January 16th, 2024, at Optus Stadium, Burswood, Australia.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, 39th T20 match
Date: January 16th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 02:10 PM IST
Venue: Optus Stadium, Burswood, Australia.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
Perth Scorchers (Match Odds- 1.65)
Preview
After defeating Brisbane Heat in front of their home crowd at Perth Stadium, Perth Scorchers guaranteed their place in the BBL13 knockout stages. They ensured that the Heat couldn’t advance to the qualifying round without a loss. They still have to contend with a formidable Sydney Sixers opponent, so their work is far from done.
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. Marcus Harris is pushed as a local replacement player.
Moving Cooper Connolly down the order has paid off handsomely, as the Scorchers are now able to field a number of 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.
Full Squad:
Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi
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Players to watch out for:
Cooper Connolly
Moving Cooper Connolly down the order has paid off handsomely, as the Scorchers are now able to field him as a big hitter in their lower middle order.
Andrew Tye
Veteran BBL bowler Andrew Tye has seven wickets in his bag this season and will be the player to watch out for in Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers.
Possible Playing XI:
Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris.
Sydney Sixers (Match Odds- 2.25)
Preview
In the BBL, advancing to the playoffs with the Sydney Sixers is really 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 really 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 really need their skipper to be hitting well at bat.
Full Squad:
Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed (withdrawn), Steve Smith, Izharulhaq Naveed, Mitch Perry.
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Players to watch out for:
Josh Phillippe
They might start the inning with Josh Phillippe up top now that Steve Smith is out, he will have to handle the pressure as the middle order also relies on him.
Steve O’Keefe
In the game against Sydney Thunder spinner Steve O’Keefe claimed three vital wickets to lead Sixers to a victory by 19 runs.
Possible Playing XI:
Josh Philippe(wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O’ Keefe.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Toss Prediction:
The Perth Scorchers will gladly opt to bat again if they win the toss because they have won three of their last four games at this location when they have batted first.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report:
This season has seen some very beneficial bat-friendly conditions here. The team batting first has scored 160 runs in each of the four games that have been completed thus far. In such lovely batting conditions, where batsmen will make you pay if you err, staying true to line and length is crucial. There should be no rain delay and a full Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers match due to the positive weather reports.
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Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Match Report:
Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers square off for the position of second-place team on the table. The men in orange have recently outplayed the men in magenta, both at home and away. Additionally, we predict that the Scorchers will triumph at home once more this season.
Perth Scorchers is predicted to win the match Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers at the odds of 1.65
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Veteran BBL bowler Andrew Tye has seven wickets in his bag this season and will be the player to bet for in the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers match.
