The 33rd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Sydney Thunder (THU) squaring off against Perth Scorchers (SCO) at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney on Monday, January 13. Ahead of this exciting 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.
Perth Scorchers have secured three victories in eight matches. They lost their last game to Sydney Sixers by 14 runs. Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, have won four of their last eight matches. In their last outing, they lost to Hobart Hurricanes by 6 wickets.
These two teams have played a total of 19 head-to-head matches. Perth Scorchers have won nine matches while Sydney Thunders have won ten matches.
THU vs SCO Match Details
The 33rd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on January 13 at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The game is set to take place at 2:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
THU vs SCO, 33rd Match
Date and Time: 13th January 2025, 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and smash a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling in death overs. The last T20 match played at this venue was between Sydney Thunders and Melbourne Renegades, where a total of 304 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.
THU vs SCO Form Guide
THU - Won 4 of their last 8 matches
SCO - Won 3 of their last 8 matches
THU vs SCO Probable Playing XI
THU Playing XI
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David Warner, Ollie Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sam Konstas, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Daniel Christian, Matthew Gilkes, George Garton, Mohammad Hasnain
SCO Playing XI
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Finn Allen (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Matthew Spoors
THU vs SCO Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Sam Billings
Sam Billings is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and don the gloves for his team. He has smashed 177 runs in the last seven matches. Finn Allen is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
David Warner
David Warner and Ashton Turner are the two best picks among batters for today's Dream11 team. Warner is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 316 runs in the last seven matches. Sam Konstas is another good player for today's match.
All-rounders
Cooper Connolly
Chris Green 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 305 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last eight matches. Ashton Agar is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Jason Behrendorff
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. Behrendorff has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 13 wickets in the last eight matches. Lance Morris 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 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. He has smashed 305 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last eight matches.
David Warner
David Warner 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 smashed 316 runs in the last seven matches.
5 Must-Picks for THU vs SCO, 33rd Match
Cooper Connolly
Jason Behrendorff
Wes Agar
David Warner
Sam Billings
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good to be 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
Wicket-keeper: S Billings, F Allen
Batters: A Turner, D Warner
All-rounders: C Green, C Connolly, D Christian, A Agar
Bowlers: A Tye, J Behrendorff, W Agar
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: S Billings
Batters: A Turner, D Warner, S Fanning
All-rounders: C Green, C Connolly, A Agar
Bowlers: L Morris, J Behrendorff, W Agar, G Garton
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