BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 26

Perth Scorchers will face the Melbourne Renegades in the 26th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Wednesday, January 7, at the Perth Stadium. The Scorchers are in second place and have won four out of six matches. The Renegades are in second-last position and have been victorious in two out of five matches. 

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 25 of the BBL 2025-26:

Perth Scorchers

Top Order: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, and Cooper Connolly

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, and Cooper Connolly will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Connolly is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 174 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 153.98.

Middle Order: Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), and Joel Curtis (wk)

Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, and Joel Curtis are likely to be there in the middle order. Hardie is the leading run-scorer for the Scorchers with 176 runs in six games at a strike rate of 179.59.

Lower Middle Order: Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar

Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Hobson has made 60 runs in four outings at a strike rate of 146.34, while Agar has taken four wickets.

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 highest wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets in six games at an average of 17.70.

Melbourne Renegades

Top Order: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Rizwan will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Seifert is the highest run-scorer for the team with 176 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 172.54.

Middle Order: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, and Hassan Khan

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, and Hassan Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Peake has made 123 runs in five matches at an average of 24.60 and a strike rate of 148.19.

Lower Middle Order: Will Sutherland (c) and Matthew Spoors

Will Sutherland and Matthew Spoors are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sutherland is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with five wickets at an average of 30.20. 

Bowlers: Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, and Jason Behrendorff

Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, and Jason Behrendorff could be the three bowlers for the team. Sandhu is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets in five matches at an average of 17.80.

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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