Match Details:
The 30th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (04:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
After starting their 2020/21 campaign on a horrific note, Perth Scorchers are starting to pull things back. The men in orange were winless in their first four games, but are now looking at a slightly better spot with 2 consecutive wins in their bag.
Their challenge is now to win as many games as possible from their remaining fixtures. Scorchers will take on the Sydney Sixers for their next match. The magenta army are playing exquisite cricket at the moment. With 5 wins from 7 games, they are sitting at the top of the table.
PSC vs SYS Weather Report for Match 30:
The sun will be in its full glory over Perth, with the temperature being around 34 °C. There are no chances of rainfall.
Pitch Report:
This track is a batting-friendly one. A score of around 170 should be competitive here, if teams manage to get their gameplans right.
Average 1st Innings Score:
185 (1 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there is an update)
PSC vs SYS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench:
Cameron Bancroft, Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Sam Whiteman.
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr, Jake Ball, Lloyd Pope, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
PSC vs SYS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Jason Roy has been in terrific form ever since he has joined the Perth Scorchers side. He has scored 97 runs in just 3 games.
Josh Philippe had a poor time in the IPL, but he has found his rhythm back in the Big Bash League. He has scored 261 runs in 7 games and can be a great captaincy pick.
Sydney Sixers’ veteran all-rounder Daniel Christian has done a decent job with both the bat and the ball. He has picked up 8 wickets and has scored 99 runs.
Mitchell Marsh’s has been in an impressive run of form with the bat. He has scored 115 runs, with his average being over 35. He has also picked up 2 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Mitchell Marsh
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Jason Roy (VC)
All-rounders – Daniel Christian (C), Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Ben Dwarshius, Steve O’Keefe
12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C)
Batsmen – Jordan Silk, James Vince, Colin Munro, Jason Roy
All-rounders – Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Mitchell Marsh (VC)
Bowlers – Fawad Ahmed, Ben Dwarshius, Jason Behrendorff
12th Man – Liam Livingstone
Expert Advice:
Ben Dwarshius has been the leader of Sixers’ bowling unit. He has picked up 11 wickets and has a 4-wicket haul to his name. He can be a great budget pick at 8.5 Cr.
Today’s PSC vs SYS Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
