SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 22 of BBL 2024-25

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Updated - 03 Jan 2025, 13:30 IST

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Preview

The Perth Scorchers (SCO) are all set to lock horns against the Sydney Thunder (THU) in the 22nd game of the Big Bash League 2024-25, slated to take place on January 3 at Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia. The SCO side currently stands at the second spot with three wins and two defeats from the five matches the side has played. The win in this game with a superior net run rate can make them lead the points table.

On the other hand, THU stands at the third spot with three impressive wins and one defeat. The side holds a strong spot to make it to the direct final spot of the showpiece event. The win in this game would help them maintain their strong position in the BBL points table.

The SCO side heads into this game after thwarting a seven-wicket defeat to the STA in their last outing. Ashton Turner and his men aim to maintain their dominating form heading into this thriller. On the other hand, THU heads to this game after toppling REN by eight runs in their recent game. The two sides head to this game after winning their previous matches and hope to dominate the charts ahead of the knock-out thrillers.

Match Information

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 22

Big Bash League, 3 Jan 2025, Fri, 3:45 PM IST ,Perth Stadium

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+Hotstar app

Weather Report

Perth Stadium

Clear

26.8Ā°C

50% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Perth Scorchers

W
W
L
L
W

Sydney Thunder

W
W
L
W
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

272 Runs

7Ā Matches

2

David Warner

THU - bat

228 Runs

6Ā Matches

3

Sam Billings

THU - wk

149 Runs

6Ā Matches

4

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

149 Runs

7Ā Matches

5

Finn Allen

SCO - bat

147 Runs

7Ā Matches

6

Nick Hobson

SCO - bat

116 Runs

7Ā Matches

1

Daniel Sams

THU - all

214.29

5Ā Matches

2

Finn Allen

SCO - bat

188.46

7Ā Matches

3

Sam Konstas

THU - all

186.67

2Ā Matches

4

Nick Hobson

SCO - bat

168.12

7Ā Matches

5

Jhye Richardson

SCO - bowl

157.14

4Ā Matches

153.33

1Ā Match

12 Wkts

7Ā Matches

2

Lance Morris

SCO - bowl

10 Wkts

6Ā Matches

3

Jhye Richardson

SCO - bowl

8 Wkts

4Ā Matches

4

Lockie Ferguson

THU - bowl

8 Wkts

6Ā Matches

5

Chris Green

THU - bowl

8 Wkts

6Ā Matches

6

Wes Agar

THU - bowl

8 Wkts

4Ā Matches

1

Ashton Agar

SCO - all

6.05

6Ā Matches

6.25

1Ā Match

6.54

7Ā Matches

4

Lance Morris

SCO - bowl

6.60

6Ā Matches

5

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

6.75

2Ā Matches

6

Jhye Richardson

SCO - bowl

6.81

4Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst (wk), NR Hobson, AJ Turner (C), Cooper Connolly, AM Hardie, AC Agar, AJ Tye, JA Richardson, JP Behrendorff, LR Morris

Bench : JP Inglis, Sam Fanning, KK Jennings, MR Marsh, M Kelly, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Bryce Jackson

Sydney Thunder

CT Bancroft, M Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Oliver Davies, David Warner (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, DR Sams, WA Agar, LH Ferguson, TD Andrews

Bench : Nic Maddinson, Jason Sangha, S Konstas, William Salzmann, N McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha, R Hadley, Pat Cummins, Blake Nikitaras, Hugh Weibgen

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

Perth is known for its pace and bounce. However, the Optus Stadium uses a drop-in pitch, which is prepared away from the ground and later installed into the square. This allows for subtle changes to the nature of the wicket.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

150

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9.5
C

Cooper Connolly SCO | ALL

The SCO star all-rounder has made 229 runs and picked up two wickets in the league so far. One can go for him as a captaincy pick considering his form with both bat and the ball.

8.5
C

Ashton Turner SCO | BAT

The SCO star batter has made 141 runs in the last 4 matches and will be looking to continue his great form in this game. He can be your captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team.

8

Jason Behrendorff SCO | BOWL

The SCO bowler has picked up nine wickets so far and will be looking to pose big threat to THU side in this game. One must keep him as a top pick in your Dream 11 team.

9

David Warner THU | BAT

The THU star batter made 129 runs in the last 4 games. He might pose a big threat to Scorchers bowlers in this game.

8.5

Sam Billings THU | WK

The star wicket-keeper batter piled up an incredible 126 runs in their last 4 games of the tournament and will be looking to pose a big threat to the Scorchers bowlers.

8.5

Lockie Ferguson THU | BOWL

The star bowler picked up six wickets in the last four matches and will be looking to pose a big threat to the Scorchers batters in this game.

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9

Josh Inglis

SCO | WK

8

Mitchell Marsh

SCO | ALL

Last Updated On - Jan 3 2025 1:30 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

6 : 5

THU

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Matthew Gilkes

6.5

Sam Billings
C

8.5

Cameron Bancroft

8

Finn Allen

8

Matthew Hurst

7.5

Nick Hobson

8

Ashton Turner
VC

8.5

David Warner

9

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Jason Behrendorff

8

Lockie Ferguson

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

6 : 5

THU

Credits Left
10/100

Mega League
Matthew Gilkes

6.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Cameron Bancroft

8

Finn Allen

8

Matthew Hurst

7.5

Nick Hobson

8

Ashton Turner

8.5

David Warner

9

Cooper Connolly
C

9.5

Jason Behrendorff

8

Lockie Ferguson
VC

8.5

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