BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 23

Perth Scorchers will face the Adelaide Strikers in the 23rd match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Sunday, January 4, at Perth Stadium. The Scorchers are in third position and have won three out of five matches. The Strikers have won and lost two matches each and are in fourth place. The Scorchers are in third position and have won three out of five games.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 22 of the BBL 2025-26:

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 is the leading run-scorer for the team with 174 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 158.18.

Middle Order: Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), and Laurie Evans

Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, and Laurie Evans are likely to be there in the middle order. Hardie is the second-highest run-scorer for the Scorchers with 167 runs in five games at a strike rate of 189.77.

Lower Middle Order: Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar

Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Agar has taken three wickets in five games at a strike rate of 26.

Bowlers: Joel Paris, Brody Couch, and Mahli Beardman

Joel Paris, Brody Couch, and Mahli Beardman could be the three bowlers for the team. Paris is the leading wicket-taker for the team and has taken seven wickets in five matches at an average of 22.14.

Adelaide Strikers

Top Order: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey (wk)

Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Short is the leading run-scorer for the Strikers with 153 runs in four games at an average of 38.25.

Middle Order: Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti

Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti are likely to be there in the middle order. Scott has made 89 runs in four games at a strike rate of 141.26.

Lower Middle Order: Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia

Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Overton has taken six wickets in four matches at an average of 18.83.

Bowlers: Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, and Lloyd Pope

Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, and Lloyd Pope could be the three bowlers for the team. Wood is the joint-highest wicket-taker for the team with six wickets in three games at an average of 14.66.

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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