BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 16

Sydney Thunder will take on the Perth Scorchers in the 16th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Tuesday, December 30, at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The Thunder have won one out of four games so far and are in seventh place. The Scorchers are in fifth position and have won one out of three matches. The Thunder have won three out of the last five games against the Scorchers.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 16 of the BBL 2025-26:

Sydney Thunder

Top Order: Sam Konstas, David Warner (c), and Cameron Bancroft

Sam Konstas, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Konstas has made 104 runs in four games at a strike rate of 116.85 and is the second-highest run-scorer for the Thunder.

Middle Order: Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), and Shadab Khan

Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, and Shadab Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Gilkes is the leading run-scorer for the Thunder with 132 runs at a strike rate of 183.33.

Lower Middle Order: Daniel Sams and Chris Green

Daniel Sams and Chris Green are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sams is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with three wickets in four matches at an economy of 9.18.

Bowlers: Ryan Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley

Ryan Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley could be the three bowlers for the team. Topley has picked up three wickets in four games at an average of 33.

Perth Scorchers

Top Order: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), and Cooper Connolly

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, and Cooper Connolly will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Connolly has amassed 142 runs in three games at a strike rate of 189.33 and is the leading run-scorer for the team.

Middle Order: Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner (c)

Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner are likely to be there in the middle order. Hardie has made 45 runs and taken one wicket so far in three matches.

Lower Middle Order: Laurie Evans and Nick Hobson

Laurie Evans and Nick Hobson are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Hobson has amassed 55 runs, while Evans has made 51 runs in three games.

Bowlers: Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, and Mahli Beardman

Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, and Mahli Beardman could be the four bowlers for the team. Paris is the joint-highest wicket-taker for the team and has picked up three wickets.

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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