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The Perth Scorchers will face off against the Sydney Thunder in Match 22 of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on January 3, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Both teams have shown strong performances in the tournament so far, setting the stage for an exciting clash.
Scorchers currently sit in second place on the BBL table, boasting three wins and two losses from five matches. Their recent form has been commendable, with key players stepping up consistently. Finn Allen has been particularly impressive, scoring a rapid 50 runs off just 23 balls in his last outing, making him a player to watch today.
Thunder, on the other hand, occupy third place with three wins and one loss from four matches. They are coming off back-to-back victories against the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, showcasing their growing confidence. Captain David Warner has expressed optimism about his team’s potential to challenge the Scorchers, acknowledging their reputation as a formidable opponent in the league.
Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 22:
- Date and time: January 03, 10:15 am GMT/ 3:45 pm pm IST/ 06:15 pm local
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth.
Optus Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Optus Stadium is anticipated to provide lateral movement and enhanced bounce for fast bowlers. However, as the match progresses, the bounce may gradually diminish, allowing batters to strike the ball more effectively. Teams winning the toss are likely to choose to bowl first to capitalize on the early seam movement.
SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Finn Allen
- Batters: David Warner, Ashton Turner, Keaton Jennings,
- All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, Lockie Ferguson
SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Cooper Connolly (c), David Warner (vc)
- Choice 2: Sam Billings (c), Finn Allen (vc)
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SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Wes Agar, Andrew Tye, Ashton Agar, Lance Morris
SCO vs THU Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 03, 10:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Matt Kelly, Lance Morris, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson.
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha
