The Perth Scorchers are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Tuesday, January 20.
Preview
In the Qualifier game of the BBL 2025-26, Perth Scorchers (SCO) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). The Perth Scorchers performed brilliantly well and won seven games out of 10 in group stage, due to which they secured top place in the points table. Moreover, they won the previous game against the Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets. Finn Allen played well and scored 69 runs in just 39 balls. In bowling, Jhye Richardson performed well and took four wickets each.
On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers also showed outstanding performance throughout the season as they won six games out of 10 in group stage, securing second place in points table. Moreover, they won their last game against the Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets. Steven Smith played an outstanding inning and scored 54 runs. Sam Curran also did well, scoring 53 runs and taking two wickets. Mitchell Starc did a great job in bowling by taking four wickets. Both teams will definitely want to win this match, and the winning team will secure its place in the final. Furthermore, the losing team will get another chance to secure its place in the final in the challenger game.
Match Information – SCO vs SIX Fantasy 11 Prediction
Probable PlayingXI
Perth Scorchers
Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, JP Inglis, JA Richardson, AJ Turner(C), LJ Evans, MR Marsh, AM Hardie, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Bench: Sam Fanning, AC Agar, Bryce Jackson, LR Morris, Brody Couch, M Kelly, JS Paris, NR Hobson, Joel Curtis, C Rocchiccioli
Sydney Sixers
Steve Smith, J Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques(C), SM Curran, JR Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Mitchell Starc
Bench: Hayden Kerr, BAD Manenti, Daniel Hughes, JC Silk, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, Harjas Singh, R Kingsell, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood
Pitch Report – SCO vs SIX Fantasy 11 Prediction
Finn Allen SCO | WICKETKEEPER
Finn Allen is an excellent top-order batter. Moreover, he scored 69 runs in the last game against Melbourne Stars. He also has the ability to deliver match-winning performances for the team.
Steve Smith SIX | BATTER
Steven Smith is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 54 runs in the last game against the Brisbane Heat. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.
Lachlan Shaw- SIX | WK- 8
Nick Hobson- SCO | BAT
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