Match Details:
The 12th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
After a break of more than a week, Sydney Thunder are all set to take on Perth Scorchers at the Manuka Oval. Both the teams have only played twice in this season so far. The Thunder suffered a defeat in their first game as they fell short of the target against the Stars. However, they recovered really well with the bat as they finished the chase of 189 with 7 balls to spare.
Daniel Sams is in top form with both bat and ball. Adam Milne is going to be unleashed by the Thunder in this game which will only boost their bowling attack. Overall, with Cutting and Sams striking the ball well and with all the batsmen getting some runs, Thunder are in perfect shape to take a win from this game in Canberra.
On the other side, Perth Scorchers are coming off a defeat in their first game followed by a rain interrupted game against the Stars in Launceston. However, they recovered well with the bat and is looking good to register their first win of the season. Jason Behrendorff is back in the squad and is likely to play against the Thunder as he got a terrific record against them.
Overall, they need some of their batsmen to strike well and hang in there in the middle for some time. They would expect their captain and senior players like Mitch Marsh to deliver and finish well to give their bowlers a good chance to get underway.
THU vs SCO Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 12:
The weather conditions will improve in Canberra after some heavy rainfall throughout the previous day. It will be a sunny evening with no chances of further rain. The temperature will be around 18 degree celsius.
Pitch Report:
Canberra will host a BBL match after more than a week. 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.
THU vs SCO 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
THU vs SCO Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 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 is currently leading run-scorer in this fixture of Thunder vs Scorchers. He 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 will be lethal in the death overs.
Andrew Tye has a bowling SR of 16.57 with an average of 19.4 in this fixture.
Alex Hales has an average of 66 with a SR of 153.49 against the Scorchers. He 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 THU vs SCO Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs SCO Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
Jason Behrendorff is back in the team who has most wickets in comparison to anyone in this fixture in both the current squad combine.
Alex Hales played an innings of 85 in the first fixture last season against the Scorchers. It is advisable to take him in your XI.
Today’s THU vs SCO Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.
