Sydney Thunder will face the table-topping Perth Scorchers in the BBL 2021/22’s 24th match. In a derby encounter, Sydney Sixers defeated Sydney Thunder by 30 runs (D/L Method) in a match reduced to 16 overs on Sunday. They have batting depth, but they can still produce match-winning performances. There is still a long way to go in this competition, and they must remain focused if they want to place in the top four.
On the other side, Perth Scorchers are winning games like they’re having fun; they’re still undefeated in this tournament, having won six straight games and holding their lead in the rankings with 21 points. They will be challenging to beat in this competition with their current form.
Weather
The match is expected to be played in partly overcast circumstances, and temperatures will likely range from 7~20°C.
Pitch
The cricketing surface at Manuka Oval is excellent. The batters should benefit from the pitch, as they will play their shots after a careful initial passage of play. The pacers must take advantage of the first passage and deliver timely breakthroughs to their squad.
Probable Playing XIs
Sydney Thunder
Chris Green (c), Sam Billings (wk), Nathan McAndrew, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Alex Hales, Ben Cutting, Saqib Mahmood
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Peter Hatzoglou, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Colin Munro, Andrew Tye, Tymal Mills
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers – Match 24, Dream 11:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sam Billings (wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams, Tymal Mills, Jason Behrendorff, Saqib Mahmood
Prediction
Match winner
- Perth Scorchers
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top Batsman
- Sydney Thunder – Sam Billings
- Perth Scorchers – Mitchell Marsh
Top Bowler
- Sydney Thunder – Tanveer Sangha
- Perth Scorchers – Andrew Tye
Most Sixes
- Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales
- Perth Scorchers – Colin Munro
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Mitchell Marsh
Team Scores Batting First
- Sydney Thunder – 170+
- Perth Scorchers – 180+
The Perth Scorchers have not only won all six games, but they have also looked dominant throughout the competition. Sydney Thunder will have to put in a lot of work if they want to win this match, but we’re picking Perth Scorchers to win again and make it seven wins in a row.