Sydney Thunder (THU) and Perth Scorchers (SCO) are set to face each other in the ongoing Big Bash League. The 30th match is scheduled for Monday, January 8th, 2024, at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney at 13:45 IST. This encounter marks the sole meeting between the two teams in the league phase of the current competition. As the game approaches, let's delve into important player stats, top player picks, captain and vice-captain choices, and the predicted best XI for fantasy contests.
The start of BBL 13 has been a pole apart contrast for both teams. Sydney Thunder (THU) has participated in six matches, managing only one victory and facing four defeats, with one encounter resulting in no decision. Currently positioned seventh in the table with three points and a net run rate of -0.421, they aim to improve their standing.
THU vs SCO: Match Details
Match: Sydney Thunder (THU) vs Perth Scorchers (SCO), 30th Match, BBL 2023-24
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Date & Time: January 8, 1:45 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
THU vs SCO: Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium features a neutral pitch that provides a balanced platform for both batsmen and bowlers. The winning percentages for teams batting first and second are nearly identical, minimizing the impact of the toss. Spinners are expected to play a pivotal role in the second innings of the match. The new ball tends to favour seam bowlers due to favourable conditions. Captains winning the toss might opt to set a target for the opposition.
THU vs SCO: Head-to-Head
Matched Played | 17 |
Sydney Thunders Won | 9 |
Perth Scorchers | 8 |
No Result | 0 |
Tie | 0 |
THU vs SCO: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunders XI: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha
Perth Scorchers XI: Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly/N Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, and Lance Morris
THU vs SCO: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis
Batters: Alex Hales (C), Alex Ross, Zak Crawley, Oliver Davies
All-rounders: Daniel Sams (VC), Aaron Hardie
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Zaman Khan
Head-to-Head League
Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis
Batters: Alex Hales, Laurie Evans, Zak Crawley, Oliver Davies
All-rounders: Daniel Sams (C), Aaron Hardie (C)
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Zaman Khan