PSC vs STH Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 34

Match Details:

The 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (04:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview:

Sydney Thunder have never lifted the coveted Big Bash League in their history, but the majority of fans and pundits will unequivocally admit that they are the firm favourites to win the competition this time around. In Callum Ferguson’s captaincy, the team has reached new heights.

They have won 6 of their 8 matches, and quite understandably so, and occupying the first position in the points table. Their opposition Perth Scorchers are placed seventh, but it will be foolish to count them out because of their league standing. They are coming into this game with a lot of confidence as they won their last 3 games.

PSC vs STH Weather Report for Match 34:

Fans are all set to witness a full game at the Optus Stadium, as the chances of rainfall are only 10%. The temperature will be around 32 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Optus Stadium will favour the batsmen in the first innings, but might change its character as the game progresses.

Average 1st Innings Score:

178 (3 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 0, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

Injury & Availability News

Daniel Sams has not recovered from the concussion he suffered in the game against Brisbane Heat. He remains sidelined for this match.

PSC vs STH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers:

Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.

Bench:

Cameron Bancroft, Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.

Sydney Thunder:

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain.

Bench:

Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Adam Milne.

PSC vs STH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Alex Hales is showing why he still is one of the most dangerous batsmen in this format of the game. The Sydney Thunder opener has scored 264 runs at a strike rate of over 160.

Jason Roy, Hales’ international teammate who is playing for the Scorchers this season, has been impressive ever since he came to Australia. He has scored 124 runs in just 4 games.

Mitchell Marsh has been as consistent for Scorchers in this season as he has been in the previous ones. He has scored 172 runs and picked up 3 wickets.

Usman Khawaja is knocking on the national selectors’ doors with his phenomenal performances. He has scored 213 runs, batting as an opener.

While Hales and Khawaja was been brilliant as openers, Callum Ferguson has steadied the ship whenever one of them got dismissed early. He has scored 244 runs, with his average being 30+.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Mitchell Marsh, Alex Hales

Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Usman Khawaja

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Inglis

Batsmen – Colin Munro, Alex Ross, Alex Hales (C), Callum Ferguson, Jason Roy (VC)

All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew

12th Man – Chris Green

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Inglis, Sam Billings

Batsmen – Callum Ferguson, Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja (VC), Jason Roy

All-rounders – Ben Cutting, Mitchell Marsh (C)

Bowlers – Tanveer Sangha, Andrew Tye, Nathan McAndrew

12th Man – Liam Livingstone

Expert Advice:

Given that the pitch is expected to be inclined towards the batsmen, it is advisable to include 5 specialist batting options in at least one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

Today’s PSC vs STH Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.

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