SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Big Bash League: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 Team

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Perth Scorchers will square off against Adelaide Strikers in the Knockout of the Big Bash League 2023 on Saturday. The Perth Stadium in Perth will host the game at 2:10 PM IST.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers – Knockout of the Big Bash League 2023-24
20 January, 2:10 PM IST
Perth Stadium, Perth

Big Bash League SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction

Perth Scorchers finished 3rd in the points table with six wins, three losses, and one no-result. They lost their last league game to Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets. On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers finished 4th in the points table with five wins, four losses, and one no-result. They defeated Sydney Thunder by 9 wickets in the last match. Both teams will look to book their berth in the Challenger against Brisbane Heat by winning this contest.

Form Guide

Perth Scorchers – L W L W L
Adelaide Strikers – W W W W L

Perth Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket is flat and hard. The batters will enjoy their time in the middle as the ball will come onto the bat and the outfield is quick as well. Meanwhile, the pacers always get some extra pace and bounce here and they could also trouble the batters with some extra effort.
The average score batting first in five matches this season is 181. Meanwhile, the team batting first has won three matches and the team chasing has won two matches.

Last result at the venue

Perth Scorchers (197/4 in 20 overs) lost to Sydney Sixers (201/7 in 20 overs) by 3 wickets – 16 January 2024

SCO Playing 11

1. Stephen Eskinazi
2. Sam Whiteman
3. Aaron Hardie (C)
4. Josh Inglis (WK)
5. Marcus Harris/Sam Fanning
6. Cooper Connolly
7. Nick Hobson
8. Ashton Agar
9. Andrew Tye
10. Jason Behrendorff
11. Lance Morris

Perth Scorchers Team News

• The Scorchers have announced a 16-man squad for this game.
• Squad: Aaron Hardie (C), Sam Whiteman, Josh Inglis, Cameron Gannon, Matthew Kelly, Marcus Harris, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Hamish McKenzie, Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Sam Fanning, and Liam Hasket
• Laurie Evans is not part of the squad. Marcus Harris or Sam Fanning could replace him in the playing 11.

SCO Key Players

Aaron Hardie’s Stats in T20s

Sam Whiteman’s Stats in T20s

STR Playing 11

1. Matthew Short (C)
2. D Arcy Short
3. Jake Weatherald
4. Thomas Kelly
5. James Bazley
6. Harry Nielsen (WK)
7. Wes Agar
8. Henry Thornton
9. David Payne
10. Cameron Boyce
11. Lloyd Pope

Adelaide Strikers Team News

• The Strikers have named a 15-man squad for this game.
• Squad: Matthew Short (C), Brendan Doggett, David Payne, Lloyd Pope, D’Arcy Short, Henry Hunt, Josh Kann, Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thornton, and Jake Weatherald
• Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, and Jamie Overton have left the squad. Josh Kahn and Henry Hunt have been added to the squad.
• Wes Agar and James Bazely are likely to be included in the playing 11.

STR Key Players

Matthew Short’s Stats in T20s

Thomas Kelly’s Stats in T20s

Who will win today match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers?

• Perth Scorchers have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
• Adelaide Strikers have won four of their last five matches.
• Perth Scorchers have won three and Adelaide Strikers have won two of the last five meetings between the two sides.
• While Perth Scorchers have an impeccable home record, Adelaide Strikers will miss a couple of key players in this game.

As per our prediction, Perth Scorchers are expected to win this BBL 2023 contest.

SCO vs STR Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers:  J Inglis

Batsmen: S Eskinazi, J Weatherald

All-rounder: M Short, A Hardie, D Short, C Connolly

Bowlers: J Behrendorff, A Tye, D Payne, H Thornton

Who are Best Captain Options for SCO vs STR Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Aaron Hardie and Matthew Short

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Jos Inglis and Jake Weatherald

What are SCO vs STR Fantasy Tips?

• The surface is known to assist the pacers. You could create a couple of GL teams filled with pacers from both sides.
• Adelaide Strikers have a weak middle order in this game and they could collapse after their top-order is gone. Create a GL team with bowlers from Perth Scorchers as the captain and vice-captain together.