Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Prediction, and Betting Tips

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Match no. 22 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 is set to be played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder on January 03 at Perth Stadium. Scorchers currently stands at 2nd position in the points table with three wins in five matches while Thunder ranked just one place below Scorchers at 3 with three wins in four matches. Both teams won their last two matches back to back. This match is going to be an exciting contest in Perth. Check out the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder prediction.

Perth Scorchers featuring players like Cooper Connolly, Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, Jason Behrendorff, and Jhye Richardson won their last two games against Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers after losing the previous two to Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder boasting players like David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings, Wes Agar, and Daniel Sams won three matches against Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Stars and lost one to Sydney Sixers.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder prediction: Scorchers to win

Key Stats 

  • Perth Scorchers won 3 out of their first 5 matches.
  • Sydney Thunder won 3 out of their first 4 games.
  • Scorchers defeated Thunder in their previous encounter by 7 wickets.

Also Read | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction, and Betting Tips

Match Prediction: The match is going to be a close contest between two in-form teams featuring players like Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Daniel Sams, and Chris Green. However, Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match having a better bowling lineup and in-form batters like Connolly and Allen.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Odds

  • Perth Scorchers –
  • Sydney Thunder –

Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winning team Won by  Date
Perth Scorchers 7 wickets 08 Jan 2024
Perth Scorchers 9 wickets 13 Jan 2023
Sydney Thunder 6 wickets 04 Jan 2023
Sydney Thunder 6 wickets 06 Jan 2022
Sydney Thunder 34 runs 28 Dec 2021

Pitch Report

The 22nd match of the BBL 2024-25, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder is set to be played at Perth Stadium, Perth. The pitch here is a good batting surface and offers extra bounce and pace for bowlers.

Results of last two T20 matches played at Perth Stadium 

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (Dec 26, 2024) – Perth Scorchers won by 33 runs

Perth Scorchers  165/6
Brisbane Heat 132/10

Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers (Dec 15, 2024) – Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets

Melbourne Stars 146/9
Perth Scorchers 150/4

Perth Scorchers preview 

Perth Scorchers led by Ashton Turner currently standing in 2nd position in the points table with 3 wins in 5 matches. The team features prominent names like Cooper Connolly, Finn Allen, Jason Behrendorff, and Jhye Richardson. The team is performing well in both the batting and bowling departments. They defeated Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets thanks to the outstanding performances of Connolly, Jason Behrendorff, and Jhye Richardson.

Predicted XI: Matty Hurst, Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye

Sydney Thunder preview 

Sydney Thunder led by David Warner currently ranks 3rd in the table with three wins in four matches. The team features players like David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings, Wes Agar, and Daniel Sams. They defeated Melbourne Renegades in their last match by 8 runs thanks to match-winning inning David Warner of 87* of just 57 balls. However other batters need to step up.

Predicted XI: Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson

Also Read | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction, and Betting Tips

Player to watch: Cooper Connolly

Cooper Connolly is a key player for Perth Scorchers. The batter is currently the top run-getter in BBL 2024-25 scoring 229 runs in 5 matches with a 57.25 average. His amazing skills and consistency makes him player to watch in this match.

Published - January 1, 2025 11:40:43
Updated - January 1, 2025 11:41:04

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