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:
A lot can change in the enthralling Big Bash League in a span of a few days. Around a week or so ago, the Scorchers were amongst the back-benchers of BBL 2020/21, after failing to register a single win in their first 4 games. While they still are amongst the back-benchers, things are not the same now.
Two consecutive wins are bound to give their confidence a big boost, and what will add to it is the manner in which they won their last game. They bowled the Melbourne Renegades out for just 89 runs in their last game. Now, they will have to capitalize on this momentum and go on a winning spree, but a stern test in the form of Sydney Sixers lies ahead of them. The Sixers have won 5 of their 7 games and are justifiably topping the table.
SCO vs SIX Weather Report for Match 30:
It will be a bright and sunny day at Perth, with the temperature being around 34 °C. The chances of rain are nil.
Pitch Report:
Though the batting performances from two teams in the last game had a striking contrast, the pitch at Optus Stadium is a batting-friendly one, where 170 is the bare minimum a team should aim to achieve.
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)
SCO vs SIX 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.
SCO vs SIX Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Jason Roy‘s inclusion is a big reason behind Perth Scorchers’ comeback. The English opener has scored 97 runs in just 3 games at an average of almost 35.
Josh Philippe has been doing wonders with the bat for Sixers since the last season of this competition. This time around, he has scored 261 runs in 7 games at an average of over 35.
The perfect mix of youth and experience is a reason behind Sixers’ place at the top of the table. While the young Philippe has been brilliant with the bat, experienced Daniel Christian has been amazing with the ball, having picked up 8 wickets. Christian also has chipped in with 99 crucial runs.
Mitchell Marsh’s has picked up only 2 wickets, but he has maintained a phenomenal economy rate of under 5 runs per over. The all-rounder has also done a good job with the bat. He has scored 115 runs at an average of almost 40.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Mitchell Marsh
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs SIX Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs SIX Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
Jason Behrendorff might not be having a great season, but the speedster has 85 T20 wickets in his kitty and can be lethal on his day. Available for selection at 8.5 Cr only, Behrendorff can be a decent differential for your Mega League team.
Today’s SCO vs SIX Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
