The Sydney Showground Stadium is set to host the main game BBL|15 As a confrontation on December 30 Sydney Thunder close the horn with Perth Scorchers in a battle for midseason momentum.
Both sides are trying to bounce back from recent defeats, but the story is defined by contrasting challenges; The Thunder, currently in mid-table, are desperate to cure their post-power play fragility.
With Daniel Sams looking to take advantage of the Thunder’s home conditions and the Scorchers relying on Corey Rocchiccioli and Ashton Agar to dismantle the hosts, the contest is shaping up to be a test of depth and resilience on a surface known to challenge batsmen.
ST vs PS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: December 30; 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
- Location: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
ST vs PS Head to Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 20 | Sydney Thunder won: 11 | Perth Scorchers won: 09 | No results/Closes: 0
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium, home of the Thunder, is famous for testing batting technique. Unlike the flat tracks found elsewhere in the BBL, this surface especially favors the new ball. Mariners can expect significant lateral movement, pace and bounce, making the Powerplay a true test of survival rather than a scoring opportunity.
Historical data confirms the struggle; About half of the shots played here end with totals between 110 and 157. While the track tends to settle down a bit as the game goes on – smart shot rotation is rewarded over brute force – it remains a low-scoring venue.
The spinners are finding little grip, but the ground is primarily a battleground where disciplined pace bowling dictates the course of the game.
Teams:
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (week), Cooper ConnollyAaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman, Sam Fanning, Josh Inglis, Corey Rocchiccioli
Sydney Thunder: Sam Constas, Matthew Gilkes, David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley, Ryan Hadley, Tom Andrews, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras.
ST vs PS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sydney Thunder wins the toss first
- Sydney Thunder power play score: 40-50
- Sydney Thunder Total Score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Perth Scorchers tops in toss and bats
- Perth Scorchers power play score: 30-40
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 140-150
Match Result: The team to bat first to win the match.
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