Match Details:
It’s match no. 12 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 and the Sydney Thunder will be taking on Perth Scorchers at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
The match will be starting at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
Sydney Thunder will be looking to win two in two against Perth Scorchers and get their campaign going. Sydney Thunder has won 1 and lost 1 out of the two games they played. Whereas the Perth Scorchers are yet to win a game in the tournament as they faced defeat in the first game and their second game was abandoned due to rain. Perth Scorchers will be looking to open their account in the points table and the same will be going on in Sydney Thunder’s mind.
Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 12:
There will be no chances of rain on the day of the match though there was continuous rainfall throughout the previous day. The temperature will be around 18 degrees celsius.
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be fresh and good for the batters. It will start in the evening which means there should not be much difference in batting second on this wicket.
Average 1st Innings Score:
158 (Considering the last 3 BBL matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
(Both Adam Milne and Jason Sangha are available after recovering from hamstring injuries)
STH vs PSC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Alex Ross, Baxter Holt (WK), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Jonathan Cook, Tanveer Sangha
Bench:
Ollie Davies, Brendan Dogget, Matt Gilkes, Nathan McAndrew, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Chris Tremain
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis, Colin Munro, Joe Clarke (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Cameron Bancroft, Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Fawad Ahmed
Bench:
Joel Paris, Sam Whiteman, Matt Kelly, Kurtis Patterson, Corey Rocchiccioli
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Daniel Sams scored an astonishing match-winning 25-ball 65 in his last BBL outing at the Manuka Oval. He is also currently leading the chart of wicket-taker in his team.
Callum Ferguson has an average of 64.33 at a SR of 151.97 in this fixture.
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Ashton Turner scored at a SR of 229.41 in the last game and can be lethal at the death.
Andrew Tye has a bowling SR of 16.57 with an average of 19.4 in this fixture.
Alex Hales played a match-winning knock in a rain-interrupted match against the Scorchers last season.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Callum Ferguson
Vice-Captain Options – Mitchell Marsh, Daniel Sams, Andrew Tye
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Alex Hales (C), Alex Ross, Callum Ferguson, Colin Munro
All-rounders – Daniel Sams (VC), Ben Cutting, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne
12th Man – Ashton Turner
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Colin Munro (C), Callum Ferguson, Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Alex Ross
All-rounders – Daniel Sams, Mitchell Marsh (VC)
Bowlers – Andrew Tye, Jonathan Cook, Chris Green
12th Man – Ashton Turner
Expert Advice:
Jason Behrendorff will be back in this game and Alex Hales has been in brilliant form in this fixture especially. Including these 2 in your both Fantasy Teams will be a good trade.
STH vs PSC Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.
