• Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 Team for today's match - January 18, 09:15 am GMT | BBL 2024-25..

  • The encounter will take place at the Perth Stadium.

SCO vs STR, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (PC: X)

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The 39th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 will see Perth Scorchers face off against Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium.

The Scorchers are enduring a challenging season, sitting second-to-last on the points table with only three wins from nine matches. Their performances have fallen short of expectations, leaving them in a precarious position as the tournament progresses.

Similarly, the Strikers have had a middling campaign, also securing just three victories so far. Both teams find themselves struggling to stay in contention for the finals.

Match Details: BBL|14, SCO vs STR

  • Date and Time: January 18, 9:15 am GMT/ 2:45 pm IST/ 5:15 pm local
  • Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Perth Stadium Pitch Report

The Perth Stadium is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering good carry for the bowlers. While fast bowlers may find early movement, the pitch is expected to become more batter-friendly as the match progresses. Therefore, winning the toss and opting to bowl first is an ideal choice at this venue.

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

  • Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen, Ollie Pope
  • Batters: Ashton Turner, D’Arcy Short
  • All-rounders: Ashton Agar, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly
  • Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope, Lance Morris

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Cooper Connolly (c), Matthew Short (vc)
Choice 2: Jason Behrendorff (c), D’Arcy Short (vc)

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SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Aaron Hardie, Alex Ross, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett

SCO vs STR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 9:15 am GMT):

SCO vs STR Dream11 Team for today's match
SCO vs STR Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), James Bazley, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham, Liam Haskett, Liam Scott

Perth Scorchers: Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Andrew Tye

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