Perth Scorchers and The Hobart Hurricanes Field in the 12th match Major League Soccer 2025-26 At Perth Stadium on Boxing Day evening, both sides look to consolidate their early season positions near the top half of the table. The Hurricanes have started slightly better with two wins from three, while the Scorchers sit mid-table after one win and one loss from their opening matches.
Perth come into this clash with a 1-1 record, bouncing back from a high-scoring defeat with a convincing home win to move fourth in the table with two points. Melbourne Renegades this highlighted their batting depth
Historically, the Scorchers have been one of the BBL’s most successful outfits, but the Hurricanes are defending champions this season and will be aiming for another statement result away from Tasmania.
PS vs HH, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: December 26 (Friday); 15:45 IST / 10:15 GMT / 18:15 Local
- Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
- Head-to-head record in BBL: Matches played: 21 | Perth Scorchers won: 13 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 8 | No results/Closes: 0
Optus Stadium Pitch Report
Perth Stadium (Optus) is one of Australia’s fastest surfaces, offering steep bounce and good carry for fast bowlers, especially under lights. T20 numbers at the venue show first innings averaging around 140-145, with teams winning more often (five wins in eight matches), suggesting captains may prefer to bat first if conditions remain dry.
The strike area is fast and the square boundaries attractive, so shots that control pace and bounce can score quickly once set, but a score above 160 usually requires at least one significant top-order contribution. As it is a night game starting at 18:15 local time, a dew point may help chase the sides later.
Groups
The Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim DavidBen McDermott, Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Jackson Bird, Will Prestwidge
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman, Sam Fanning, Joel Curtis, Bryce Jackson, David Kelly, Josh In, Josh In.
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PS vs SS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers win the toss and bowl first
- Hobart Hurricanes power play score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes Total Score: 155-175
Case 2:
- Hobart Hurricanes go first in the toss
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 170-190
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
