The 22nd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see the Sydney Thunder (THU) go up against the Perth Scorchers (SCO) at the Perth Stadium on Friday, January 3. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
The Perth Scorchers have won three of their last five matches. They won their last match against the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets. Sydney, on the other hand, have won three of their last four matches. They won their last match against the Melbourne Renegades by eight runs.
These two teams have played a total of 18 head-to-head matches. Both the teams have won nine matches each.
THU vs SCO Match Details
The 22nd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on January 3 at the Perth Stadium in Perth. The game will start at 3:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
THU vs SCO, 22nd Match
Date and Time: 3 January 2025, 3:45 PM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Pitch Report
The pitch at Perth Stadium in Perth is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a high scoring match with wickets falling in death overs. The last T20 match played at this venue was between the Perth Scorchers and the Brisbane Heat, where a total of 297 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.
THU vs SCO Form Guide
THU - W W L W
SCO - W W L L W
THU vs SCO Probable Playing XI
THU Playing XI
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David Warner, Ollie Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson, Cameron Bancroft, Sherfane Rutherford, and Matthew Gilkes.
SCO Playing XI
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Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, and Lance Morris.
THU vs SCO Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Sam Billings
Sam Billings is the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 126 runs in the last four matches. Cameron Bancroft is another good option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Ashton Turner
David Warner and Ashton Turner are the two best batters to choose from for today's Dream11 team. Turner is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 141 runs and taken one wicket in the last five matches. Nick Hobson is another good player for today's match.
All-rounders
Cooper Connolly
Daniel Sams and Cooper Connolly are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Connolly is expected to bat in the top order and bowl his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 229 runs and taken two wickets in the last five matches. Chris Green is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Wes Agar
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Jason Behrendorff and Wes Agar. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Agar has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken seven wickets in the last two matches. Jhye Richardson is another good bowler for today's match.
THU vs SCO match captain and vice-captain choices
Cooper Connolly
Cooper Connolly is the most crucial pick from the Perth Scorchers as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs.
Wes Agar
Wes Agar is one of the most crucial picks from the Sydney Thunder squad. He is in top-notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has already taken seven wickets in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for THU vs SCO, 22nd Match
Cooper Connolly
Jason Behrendorff
Wes Agar
David Warner
Daniel Sams
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: S Billings
Batters: A Turner, D Warner
All-rounders: C Green, C Connolly, D Sams
Bowlers: A Tye, J Behrendorff, J Richardson, W Agar, L Ferguson
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: S Billings, C Bancroft
Batters: A Turner, D Warner
All-rounders: C Green, C Connolly, D Sams
Bowlers: J Behrendorff, J Richardson, W Agar, L Ferguson
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