BBL 2024-2025: Match 33, THU vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between THU vs SCO?

Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Perth Scorchers (SCO) in Match 33 of the Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney, on Monday, January 13. After a good start to their campaign, Thunder have lost the plot in the last three games, with two losses and one abandoned game. They are placed third in the points table with four wins and three losses and hope to get back to winning ways. 

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers are struggling after losing three consecutive games. They have managed to win just three out of eight games and are placed fifth in the points table. Their premier bowler, Jhye Richardson is out of the tournament as he will undergo shoulder surgery. The team will expect a revamp to their already slugged momentum. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Sydney Showground Stadium aids bowlers more than the batters. The pacers will get the lateral movement early on in the innings. Even after the game deepens, the spongy bounce will help the bowlers who hit the deck hard and extract some extra bounce to make life difficult for the batters.. 

THU vs HUR Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder (THU): 

David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Oliver Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Chris Green, George Garton, Daniel Christian, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Mohammad Hasnain.

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff

THU vs SCO Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Cooper Connolly

Youngster Cooper Connolly is the highest runs scorer for Perth Scorcher and is also the second-highest in the tournament. In eight games, he has scored 305 runs at an average of 50.83 and a strike rate of 126.56. 

Probable Best Bowler: Jason Behrendorff

Jason Behrendorff is leading the Scorchers pace attack. The left-arm pacer is also the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. In eight games, he has 13 scalps to his name at an average of 17.08. 

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling to win the match

Scenario 1

Sydney Thunder win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 30-40

SCO: 120-130

Sydney Thunder win the match

Scenario 2

Perth Scorchers win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 30-40

THU: 120-130

Perth Scorchers win the match

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