Published on: Jan 5, 2022 5:55 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 6, 2022 11:20 pm IST
SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction: The Scorchers are on the verge of being the first team to make the playoffs in BBL 11. Seated at the top of BBL 11 rankings with 8 wins in 9 matches, the three-time Big Bash champions are clearly heads and shoulders above the remaining sides. Interestingly, Scorchers’ only loss this season has been at the hands of the Sydney Thunder, in a match where they fell short by 34 runs while chasing a 201-run total, courtesy of the heroics from Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green and Saqib Mahmood. As far as the Sydney Thunder are considered, they have managed to bolster wins in their last three matches, including a recent 28-run win over the Adelaide Strikers, courtesy of the top-notch exhibitions from Matthew Gilkes (93) and pacer Mohammad Hasnain (3/20) to occupy the third spot in the points table.
Fixture Name: Match 38, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder
Competition: Big Bash League T20
Date: 6 January
Time: 3:45 PM IST
Ground: Carrara Oval, Queensland
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As far as the wicket is concerned, it has favored the bowlers in two matches contested in BBL 11, with first-innings total edging past 140 in the first innings on both occasions. However, as per the weather reports, it’s going to be a rain-affected match as a heavy downpour is being predicted post the commencement of the contest.
Team Form Guide:
SCO (recent last): W W NR L W
THU (recent last): W W W L W
Kurtis Patterson Cameron Bancroft Colin Munro Laurie Evans Ashton Turner Aaron Hardie Ashton Agar Andrew Tye Matthew Kelly Tymal Mills Lance Morris
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Colin Munro Stats in T20
The Kiwi cricketer can accumulate fantasy points with his scoring and strike rate in this format of the game. In BBL 11, the southpaw’s the second leading run-getter with 335 runs while striking at 137-plus, which include a hundred and two fifties.
Andrew Tye Stats in T20
An extremely vital player who can use his vast experience in the T20s. Tye’s a no-brainer from the Scorchers for his exhibitions in BBL 11, where he has been striking early and currently tops the bowling charts with 16 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 13.43.
Matthew Gilkes Ben Cutting Jason Sangha Sam Billings Oliver Davies Daniel Sams Arjun Nair Chris Green Gurinder Sandhu Nathan McAndrew Saqib Mahmood
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Sam Billings stats in T20
A player of his calibre is a blessing for any franchise for the consistent contributions across a tournament and with the form he’s been in BBL11, amassing 265 runs with four 40-plus totals (44*, 43, 64 and 67), he comes as a viable pick for captain or vice-captain in the fantasy line-up. And not to forget, he can offer points while keeping the gloves.
Daniel Sams stats in T20
A fan’s favourite in BBL, Sams has been impressive with the ball for yet another season. So far, the left-arm pacer has bagged 12 wickets at an average of 21.33, with scalps in 6 of the 8 matches, including a figure of 4/33 against the Adelaide Strikers a few matches earlier.
Though it has been an even encounter in the past, heading into this contest in BBL 11, Perth Scorchers are slight favourites for this match. As was visible in the recent match against the Sixers, the Scorchers’ have a multitude of match-winners in their batting and bowling line-up: Kurtis Patterson, Colin Munro, Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye to name a few, that could get the job done at Carrara Oval. And it’s not like the Thunders’ are to be considered a weak side, for they have capitalized on the momentum which they gained since the win over the Scorchers in their previous matchup. Not to mention Alex Hales’ coming back to the side could pose a threat to the Scorchers. However, Scorchers look well-rounded for this feud.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: Sam Billings, Matthew Gilkes BATTERS: Colin Munro, Jason Sangha, Alex Hales ALL-ROUNDERS: Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting BOWLERS: Andrew Tye, Tymal Mills, Saqib Mahmood
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Sam Billings, Andrew Tye
For Grand League: Colin Munro, Daniel Sams
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