Match Details:
The Final of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers on 6th February at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
The match is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM local time (2:10 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network and also in Sony Liv.
Preview:
The rivalry between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers started in the very first edition of the Big Bash League, where these two top-quality teams in the final. Ever since then, they have met in the final on two more occasions. While Sixers won the first edition of this competition, Scorchers came out victoriously in the last few meetings in the final.
The stage is now all set for another Scorchers-Sixers clash in the BBL finale, as these two sides have very deservedly made it to the final. Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers occupied the first and second positions respectively in the group stage. While Sixers got the better of Ashton Turner’s men in the Qualifier, the men in orange performed brilliantly in their last game. Overall, fans of BBL couldn’t have asked for a better lineup of the grand showdown.
SIX vs SCO Weather Report for Final:
This particular section is what the fans will worry about the most. As per weather forecast, a thunderstorm is on the cards tomorrow. The temperature will be around
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Sydney Cricket Ground is a happy hunting ground for the batsmen, as scoring over 180 should not be too big a task here. The bowlers will need to get their line and length right to succeed.
Average first innings score:
190 (Last 2 recent International matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Jason Roy is included in the squad, but his availability is subjected to a late fitness test.
SIX vs SCO Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Jackson Bird
Bench:
Lloyd Pope, Hayden Kerr, Justin Avendano, Nicholas Bertus, Jack Edwards, Ben Manenti, Gurinder Sandhu, Jake Ball
Perth Scorchers
Cameron Bancroft, Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed
Bench:
Jason Roy, Joel Paris, Kurtis Patterson, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli
SIX vs SCO Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Josh Philippe has been awarded the player of the season award for justifiable reasons. The swashbuckling youngster has scored 499 runs at a stunning strike rate of over 150.
James Vince is another Sydney Sixers batsman who has been in terrific form in this competition. He has scored 442 runs at a strike rate of over 140 and an average of almost 35.
As far as the Scorchers are concerned, Liam Livingstone should be a good pick for captaincy from the batsmen. He has scored 381 runs at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of over 130.
Daniel Christian has been equally impressive with both bat and ball. He has scalped 13 wickets and has scored 252 runs.
Colin Munro is currently the highest run-scorer for the Scorchers. He has amassed 441 runs, which includes 4 half-centuries.
Mitchell Marsh might not have been very impressive with the ball, but he is in sublime touch with the bat. He has scored 304 runs at an average of nearly 45.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis can be a terrific pick at only 8.5 Cr. He is just 9 runs away from reaching then 400-runs landmark and has scored 3 half-centuries.
Cameron Bancroft is another player who has been in decent form with the bat and can be a good budget pick. He has scored 126 turns from only 6 innings at an average of over 40.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Josh Phillipe, Colin Munro
Vice-Captain Options – Mitchell Marsh, James Vince, Daniel Christian
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Phillipe (c), Josh Inglis
Batters – James Vince, Colin Munro, Mitchell Marsh (vc)
All-Rounders – Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jhye Richardson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIX vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Phillipe
Batters – Daniel Hughes, James Vince (vc), Cameron Bancroft, Colin Munro, Moises Henriques
All-Rounders – Daniel Christian, Liam Livingstone (c)
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff
Expert Advice:
Ben Dwarshius can be a steal at only 8.5 Cr. The Sixers bowler has picked up 21 wickets and has an average of less than 20.
Today’s SIX vs SCO Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
