Match Details:
The Qualifier of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
In the qualifier match of the 2020/21 edition of Big Bash League, the two most formidable sides of this season will lock horns. It will be the first-placed Sydney Sixers taking on the second-placed Perth Scorchers. The former won 9 of their 14 league stage games.
On the other hand, Ashton Turner’s men won 8 of their 14 games. While it is hard to pick a favourite for this game, Sixers might be slightly ahead as they have won their last league stage game, while the Scorchers were handed a defeat by the Brisbane Heat in their last game.
PSC vs SYS Weather Report for Qualifier:
While rain is on the cards for tomorrow morning, things are expected to be perfectly fine during this game. The temperature will hover around 26 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here in Canberra is not one where the bowlers enjoy bowling. The captain winning the toss should choose to field here.
Average first innings score:
180 (Last 6 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 4, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be updated if there is an update)
PSC vs SYS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshius, Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe, Jackson Bird.
Bench:
Jack Edwards, Nick Bertus, Hayden Kerr, Jake Ball, Lloyd Pope, Justin Avendano, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers, Ben Manenti.
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:
Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.
PSC vs SYS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Josh Philippe has been in scintillating form in this competition. He has scored 454 runs at an average of over 30.
Daniel Christian is another Sydney Sixers player who has performed well consistently all throughout this competition. He scored 252 runs and has picked up 13 wickets.
Liam Livingstone is an ideal pick for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket. He bats at top-order and has scored 289 runs. he can also be handy with his bowling and has picked up 4 wickets.
Colin Munro is currently the leading run-scorer for Perth Scorchers. He has scored 411 runs, which includes 4 half-centuries.
Jason Roy is closely following Munro in the list of Perth Scorchers’ leading run-scorers’ list. He has scored 352 runs, which includes 2 half-centuries.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Moises Henriques
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Moises Henriques (VC), Colin Munro, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Roy
All-rounders – Daniel Christian (C), Liam Livingstone
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Jason Behrendorff, Ben Dwarshius
12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C)
Batsmen – Jordan Silk, Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Mitchell Marsh
All-rounders – Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Liam Livingstone (VC)
Bowlers – Sean Abbott Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
12th Man – Josh Inglis
Expert Advice:
Given that the pitch is batting-friendly, it is advisable to include 4 specialist batting options in at least one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s PSC vs SYS Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
