Perth Scorchers will face the Brisbane Heat in the 6th match of the BBL 2025-26 on Friday, December 19, at The Gabba in Brisbane. The Scorchers finished in fifth place last season after winning four out of 10 games. They faced the Sydney Sixers in the season opener this year, and the match was reduced to 11 overs due to rain.
The Sixers batted first and made 113 runs for the loss of five wickets. Brody Couch took two wickets for 12 runs in two overs for the Scorchers. The Scorchers took 10.1 overs to reach the target of 114 runs and won the match by five wickets. Cooper Connolly was the highest scorer for the team with 59 off 31. He won the Player of the Match award for his batting performance.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Perth Scorchers for Match 6 of the BBL 2025-26:
Top Order:
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, and Cooper Connolly will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Connolly was the highest scorer for the team last season, finishing with 351 runs in 10 games at an average of 50.14 and a strike rate of 131.46.
Middle Order:
Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner are likely to be there in the middle order. Turner was the second-highest run-scorer for the Scorchers last season and made 240 runs in 10 outings at a strike rate of 147.23.
Lower Middle Order:
Laurie Evans and Nick Hobson are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Hobson made 153 runs, while Evans scored 102 runs for the Scorchers last season.
Bowlers:
Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, and Mahli Beardman could be the four bowlers for the team. Couch took two wickets in the first game in two overs.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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