The stage is set in the oven for a heavyweight clash as the two most successful teams Big Bash League‘s face to face with history Qualifier. The winner will book a direct ticket to the Grand Final, while the loser will get a second chance at the Challenger.
The Scorchers secured top spot and home advantage with a clinical win Melbourne Stars in the final group game. Heads their bowling department Jhye Richardson and David Paynehe was exceptionally disciplined at home.
The Sixers moved up to second place after a high-pressure win against the Brisbane Heat. Sam Curran and Mitchell Starc They found peak form at the right time, turning the Sixers into a formidable force away from home.
PS vs SS, BBL|15 Qualifiers: Match Details
- Date and Time: January 20 (Tuesday); 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMT / 16:30 Local
- Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
PS vs SS head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 30 | Perth Scorchers won: 17 | Sydney Sixers won: 12 | No Results/Closed: 1
Optus Stadium Pitch Report
Perth Stadium is known for its excellent pace, steep bounce and lightning speed, making it arguably the most hostile surface for visiting batsmen in the BBL. At the beginning of the match, the new ball will pass to the goalkeeper and will provide significant help to the sailors. However, once the initial action subsides, the true nature of the deck allows batsmen to play across the line, rewarding an aggressive stroke play. The hard surface rarely offers much spin for the spinners, but the long boundaries provide a cushion for the spinners. Expect a high-scoring thriller if only the best survive the power play.
Groups
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Nick Hobson, Brody Couch, Sam Fanning
Sydney Sixers: Babar AzamSteven Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr
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PS vs SS, BBL|15 Classification: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers win the toss and bowl first
- Sydney Sixers powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Sydney Sixers Total Score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Sydney Sixers win the toss and bat first
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 190-200
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
Also READ: Finn Allen’s fiery century helps Perth Scorchers to victory over Melbourne Renegades in BBL|15.
