Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 9, Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers are set to lock horns in Match No.9 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Perth Stadium in Perth. The Strikers felt the absence of two of their key stars – Travis Head and Alex Carey – in their two-run defeat at the hands of Kane Richardson’s Melbourne Renegades.

However, they bounced back strongly to beat the same opponent by 49 runs in Adelaide on Friday. The Scorchers, on the other hand, began with a six-run win over Brisbane Heat. The lower order batters of the Heat gave them a run for their money, but the Scorchers held their nerves under pressure.

Match Details

Match – Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers – Match 9

Venue – Perth Stadium, Perth

Time – 04:00 PM IST, 10:30 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the venue is mostly a sporting one and another close match seems to be on the cards. Chasing may not be an easy task, especially if the target is above the 150-run mark. Batting first and putting runs on the board should be the way forward.

Average first innings score – 157 (1 BBL 2021-22 match in Perth)

Record of chasing teams – Won- 0, Lost- 1, N/R- 0

Probable Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers

Predicted XI: Colin Munro, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou

Probable XIs

Adelaide Strikers

Predicted XI: Jake Weatherald , Matthew Short, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jonathan Wells, Ryan Gibson, Daniel Drew, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (c)

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 18, Perth Scorchers – 9, Adelaide Strikers– 9, N/R- 0

At Adelaide Oval

Matches- 2, Perth Scorchers – 1, Adelaide Strikers– 1, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Matthew Short- Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short took the Strikers off to decent starts in their first two matches of the BBL. In two matches, the right-hander has notched 61 runs at an average of 30.50 and a strike rate of 174.28. While he got 29 against the Renegades, he scored 32 versus the same opponent in the other game. He will be looking to get a big score under his belt.

Daniel Worrall- Adelaide Strikers

Daniel Worrall has been the standout bowler for the Strikers in the ongoing edition of the BBL. The right-arm pacer has picked up four wickets at a stupendous economy rate of 5.73. In the first game, he picked up two wickets for 26 runs. In the next match, the speedster accounted for two scalps. Worrall is again expected to play a key role for the Strikers in the next game.

Today’s match prediction: Adelaide Strikers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.