BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for Qualifier

Perth Scorchers (SCO) will lock horns with Sydney Sixers (SIX) in the Qualifier of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 on Tuesday, January 20, at Perth Stadium. The Scorchers finished the league stage as table-toppers, securing seven wins from ten matches, and had earlier defeated the Sixers during the group stage. Meanwhile, the Sixers ended the league phase in second place with six victories from ten games.

Here let us take a look at the BBL Qualifier Match Playing XI:

Perth Scorchers:

Top Order: Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly

Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, and Cooper Connolly are expected to open the innings for the Scorchers. Allen has been in outstanding form, scoring 381 runs in nine innings, while Marsh has accumulated 311 runs. Connolly has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 197 runs and claiming 13 wickets.

Middle Order: Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (Captain)

Josh Inglis is likely to don the wicketkeeping gloves, having scored 56 runs in three innings. Aaron Hardie has been one of the most consistent performers with 317 runs, while skipper Ashton Turner has chipped in with 212 runs across 10 matches.

Lower Middle Order: Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson

Laurie Evans has scored 90 runs, while Jhye Richardson has contributed 14 runs and picked up seven wickets.

Lower Order: Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

Luke Holt has taken one wicket in three games, David Payne has claimed six wickets in four matches, and Mahli Beardman has impressed with eight wickets in nine games.

Sydney Sixers:

Top Order: Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk

Steven Smith has been exceptional, scoring 173 runs in just three matches. Babar Azam has amassed 202 runs in 10 innings, while wicketkeeper Josh Philippe has added 240 runs at the top.

Middle Order: Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Lachlan Shaw

Captain Moises Henriques has scored 140 runs, Hayden Kerr has contributed 28 runs in two innings, and Lachlan Shaw has added 73 runs in four outings.

Lower Middle Order: Jack Edwards, Joel Davies

Jack Edwards has enjoyed an impressive all-round season, scoring 115 runs in seven innings and taking 15 wickets. Joel Davies has scored 83 runs in five innings and picked up 11 wickets.

Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc

Ben Dwarshuis has taken 11 wickets, Sean Abbott has seven wickets to his name, and Mitchell Starc has claimed five wickets in just two matches.

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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