Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Match Details
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, Match 43 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Sunday, 15 January 2023
Time: 13:15 (GMT+5) / 13:45(GMT+5.5) / 14:15 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
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- Sydney Sixers are second in the standings with 13 points after 10 games.
- Perth Scorchers are in first place with 16 points after 10 games.
- Earlier this season, Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Sixers by a score of 38 runs.
In Match 43 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League, Sydney Sixers, and Perth Scorchers—the two teams who have met in the last two championship games—square off. With the Sixers in second and the Scorchers at the top of the standings, they are both expected to return to the Final. At 18:45 local time, the game begins at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney Sixers are still in the running for first place despite dropping their opening two games of the competition. The best team in BBL12 so far is Perth Scorchers, who will be a very difficult opponent.
The Perth Scorchers have only dropped two games all year and have won their previous three matches by scores of 7, 8, and 9. They have game-changers throughout their team and are in excellent form.
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, And Pitch Report
Sydney will experience fine, sunny, and bright weather without any anticipated interruptions.
Both teams will attempt to bat first because this pitch has a tendency to slow down as the game progresses and make it challenging for batters to chase the target.
The SCG has been a batter-friendly pitch during this domestic and international season in comparison to several other pitches. We anticipate a fast pace and a par score of at least 170.
Sydney Sixers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Due to Australia’s Test series with South Africa, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon missed the first two rounds of BBL2022-23. They are both again available for selection. James Vince, who has left for the ILT20, will be replaced at the top of the order by Smith.
Recent form – W W NR L W
Sydney Sixers’ Probable XI
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Steve Smith, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon
Perth Scorchers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Even though Jhye Richardson is still unable to play due to injury, the Perth Scorchers have still managed to put up strong performances and have plenty of winning momentum going into this game. David Payne, a left-arm fast bowler for England, made his debut against Sydney Thunder on Friday.
Recent form – W W W L W
Perth Scorchers’ Probable XI
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Nick Hobson, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kelly, Ashton Agar, David Payne, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Sydney Sixers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Perth Scorchers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers – Match 43, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Josh Inglis
- Josh Philippe (vc)
Batters
- Moises Henriques
- Steve Smith
- Cam Bancroft (c)
All-Rounders
- Sean Abbott
- Aaron Hardie
- Hayden Kerr
Bowlers
- Jason Behrendorff
- Andrew Tye
- Ben Dwarshuis
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top batsman
- Sydney Sixers – Jordan Silk
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
Top bowler
- Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott
- Perth Scorchers – Peter Hatzoglou
Most sixes
- Sydney Sixers – Jordan Silk
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
Team Scores Batting First
- Sydney Sixers – 180+
- Perth Scorchers – 190+
Perth Scorchers are the favourite to win this match.
More than just the top-versus-second matchup in BBL12, this contest pits the two best squads from the previous three seasons of the competition against one another. And given how they are currently performing, there is a good likelihood that these two will once again go to the finals. They will be very challenging to stop with Sean Abbott in excellent form and Steve Smith returning to the Sixers. Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, have been merciless in their last three games and appear unbeatable. We anticipate a fiercely competitive match, with Perth Scorchers taking the victory.