πππππ :Β Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchersβ
ππππ : Β January 11 ,Saturdayββ
ππππ :β 11:15 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia
ππππππππππ : ββBig Bach League T20-2025
In their previous meeting this season, Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets.
- A first-innings total above 170 is often a strong position to defend at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Sydney has experienced plenty of rain this week. Thereβs a good chance that the game could be interrupted or even face a washout if conditions donβt improve.
- The Sixers will have Steve Smith in their lineup for his first BBL 14 appearance, as he replaces James Vince.
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SYS vs PRS Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 30 of the BBL 2024-25 will see Sydney Sixers face off against Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground this Saturday.Β The Sixers, level on points with both the Thunder and Hurricanes in first and third place respectively, are sitting comfortably in the second position in the standings.Β A win here will help them reclaim the top spot, which they lost after suffering a defeat in their previous game. The Scorchers, on the other hand, are in fifth place with six points from seven matches. The Sixers already got the better of them earlier this season and, given their current form, will back themselves to do it again.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sydney Sixers Preview
After their 16-run loss to the Melbourne Stars at the MCG, the Sydney Sixers have now suffered back-to-back defeats and slipped from the top of the standings. The team struggled to chase a modest 157-run target and will be keen to bounce back with a win to steady their campaign.
Complicating matters, James Vince, their leading run-scorer, has exited the season to participate in the ILT20.Β However, Steven Smithβs return is a welcome boost. Smith, fresh off a strong performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is expected to bring that form to the T20 format.
Perth Scorchers Preview
The Scorchers have had a tough season so far, managing just three wins from their seven games while losing four. Their most recent outing resulted in a 4-wicket loss to the Melbourne Renegades, where a modest total of 147-8 wasnβt enough to secure a win. With only three games remaining, the Scorchers must win at least two to stay in contention for the finals.
Cooper Connolly has been the shining light for the team, leading the charts with 272 runs in seven games and a strike rate of 124.77.Β However, aside from Finn Allen and captain Ashton Turner, consistency has been hard to come by for the batting lineup. Turner has contributed 149 runs across seven games, but the remaining batters have struggled to step up.
Matthew Hurst returns to the squad to provide the team with another solid batting and wicketkeeping option in place of Mitchell Marsh, who has been rested.
Weather Conditions
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers a surface that generally favors batters but also gives spinners something to work with as the game progresses. The ball comes on nicely, allowing stroke play, especially under lights. Pacers who hit the deck hard can extract some extra bounce, but overall, bowlers need to be smart with their variations.Β
Sydneyβs weather this week has been pretty wet, forcing the cancellation of the previous game scheduled for Wednesday (Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes) without any play. The forecast for Saturday isnβt much better either; expect clouds, some wind, and the possibility of thunderstorms, which could very well mess with the game.
SYS vs PRS Pitch Report
The average score batting first at the Sydney Cricket Ground in domestic T20s is 158.Β The highest total posted at the venue in the Big Bash League is Sydney Sixersβ colossal 213-4 versus Melbourne Stars in 2021, a game they won by a whopping 152 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Both matches played at the Sydney Cricket Ground this season in the BBL have been won by the chasing side.Β Moreover, there is a forecast of thundershowers in Sydney on Saturday, which will likely push both captains to field first in this game.Β