Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Match Details
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 29 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Time: 15:15 (GMT+5) / 15:45 (GMT+5.5) / 16:15 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Preview
- Perth Scorchers are currently in first place with 10 points after 6 games.
- Sydney Thunder is currently in second place with 8 points after 7 games.
- Sydney Thunder have a 3-match winning streak while Perth Scorchers have a 4-match winning streak.
The 29th game of the 2022–23 Big Bash League will take place on Wednesday night at Perth Stadium between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Thunder. This season, the Scorchers have won five of their six games, while Sydney Thunder has won four of its first seven games, behind them by two points. The match begins on January 4 at 18:15 local time in Perth Oval.
The Perth Scorchers have a strong starting lineup and always believe they can prevail in any situation. Sydney Thunder will need to play exceptionally well to defeat the Scorchers in this match.
Sydney Thunder has been winning by significant margins in addition to defeating opponents. Despite the fact that this will be a very difficult match, the Thunder players are certain they can win again at Perth Stadium.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Weather Report
The match will take place in bright, sunny Perth.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Match Toss Prediction
All three of the games that have been played here have seen teams choose to bat first, so if the captains win the toss in this game, we anticipate them to do the same.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Pitch Report
Perth has been a bowler-friendly ground, with the surface helping the pacers in particular.
Perth Scorchers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Despite injuries, tardy withdrawals, and international call-ups, Perth Scorchers have had another great season. There are no fresh injuries prior to this game because Cameron Green and Lance Morris are both overseas on international business.
Recent form – W W W W L
Perth Scorchers’ Probable XI
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Bancroft, Jhye Richardson, Nick Hobson, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Peter Hatzoglou
Sydney Thunder Team News & Probable Playing XIs
There are no fresh injury concerns for Sydney Thunder, and despite a minor hip issue, we anticipate Oliver Davies to play. It would be a major surprise if the starting lineup for this BBL 2022–23 game were to alter after Brendan Doggett recovered his form in the previous game.
Recent form – W W W L L
Sydney Thunder’s Probable XI
Chris Green (c), Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Rilee Rossouw, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Alex Ross, Brendan Doggett, Nathan McAndrew, Usman Qadir
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Perth Scorchers | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sydney Thunder | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder – Match 29, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Josh Inglis
- Matthew Gilkes
Batters
- Faf du Plessis (VC)
- Alex Hales (C)
- Ashton Turner
- Oliver Davies
All-Rounders
- Daniel Sams
- Ben Cutting
Bowlers
- Jhye Richardson
- Andrew Tye
- Chris Green
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Prediction
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top batsman
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
- Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales
Top bowler
- Perth Scorchers – Jhye Richardson
- Sydney Thunder – Tanveer Sangha
Most sixes
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
- Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Ashton Turner
Team Scores Batting First
- Perth Scorchers – 180+
- Sydney Thunder – 170+
Perth Scorchers is the favourite to win this match.
Both the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder are in terrific shape, so we anticipate a great atmosphere and an offensive approach to the game. Despite the Sydney Thunder’s impressive run total, we anticipate that they will find the Scorchers’ bowling assault to be too formidable. We anticipate a competitive game, with another victory for Perth Scorchers to extend their advantage at the top of the standings.