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CLAIM NOWSydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction
SYS vs PRS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Perth Scorchers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers by 16 runs
In their previous meeting this season, Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets.
- A first-innings total above 170 is often a strong position to defend at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Sydney has experienced plenty of rain this week. There’s a good chance that the game could be interrupted or even face a washout if conditions don’t improve.
- The Sixers will have Steve Smith in their lineup for his first BBL 14 appearance, as he replaces James Vince.
We are backing Sydney Sixers to emerge victorious in this match.
| Tournament: | Big Bash League, 2024-25 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.1°C|Partly cloudy |
SYS vs PRS Live Prediction
SYS vs PRS Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 30 of the BBL 2024-25 will see Sydney Sixers face off against Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground this Saturday. The Sixers, level on points with both the Thunder and Hurricanes in first and third place respectively, are sitting comfortably in the second position in the standings. A win here will help them reclaim the top spot, which they lost after suffering a defeat in their previous game. The Scorchers, on the other hand, are in fifth place with six points from seven matches. The Sixers already got the better of them earlier this season and, given their current form, will back themselves to do it again.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SYS
L
L
W
W
W
SYS
161/6 in 20.0 8.05
111/10 in 19.3 5.69
PRS
L
L
W
W
L
PRS
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
150/6 in 19.4 7.63
177/4 in 20.0 8.85
179/6 in 20.0 8.95
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
146/3 in 14.3 10.07
144/8 in 19.0 7.58
143/8 in 20.0 7.15
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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154/3 in 18.3
BBL T20 2022
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets
151/8 in 20.0
151/5 in 20.0
BBL T20 2022
Sydney Sixers won by 6 runs
145/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sydney Sixers Preview
After their 16-run loss to the Melbourne Stars at the MCG, the Sydney Sixers have now suffered back-to-back defeats and slipped from the top of the standings. The team struggled to chase a modest 157-run target and will be keen to bounce back with a win to steady their campaign.
Complicating matters, James Vince, their leading run-scorer, has exited the season to participate in the ILT20. However, Steven Smith’s return is a welcome boost. Smith, fresh off a strong performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is expected to bring that form to the T20 format.
With Vince out, the onus of scoring will also rest on Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques, who have been reliable this season. Henriques has 499 runs at the SCG in the BBL, so he's someone worth backing for this game.
On the bowling side, Ben Dwarshius has been a consistent performer with 10 wickets at an economy of 8.58. While Akeal Hosein is also unavailable due to ILT20 commitments, Sean Abbott’s return strengthens the attack, especially as he has 26 wickets at the SCG in the BBL. Hayden Kerr’s ability to deliver impactful spells adds further depth to their bowling unit. The Sixers might also bring in fast bowler Mitchell Perry to bolster their bowling unit.
SS Over/Under Betting Tips
Coming off a strong performance in the recent BGT series against India, where he backed the Sixers colors and scored 61 runs in two matches last season, we expect Smith to excel at the SCG, where his performance typically improves. We are confident that Smith will have a solid start to his BBL campaign and score over 26.5 runs against the Scorchers.
In the two matches that the Sydney Sixers played at SCG this season, they averaged two sixes per match. With the Sixers bringing in the in-form Steven Smith into the lineup, we back them to hit over 4.5 sixes in this match.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:
Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshius, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Jafer Chohan/Mitchell Perry
Sydney Sixers Key Players From Previous Game Of Big Bash League, 2024-25
Sydney Sixers Actual Playing XI:
Jack Edwards, Kurtis Patterson, Steven Smith, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Josh Philippe, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy
Perth Scorchers Preview
The Scorchers have had a tough season so far, managing just three wins from their seven games while losing four. Their most recent outing resulted in a 4-wicket loss to the Melbourne Renegades, where a modest total of 147-8 wasn’t enough to secure a win. With only three games remaining, the Scorchers must win at least two to stay in contention for the finals.
Cooper Connolly has been the shining light for the team, leading the charts with 272 runs in seven games and a strike rate of 124.77. However, aside from Finn Allen and captain Ashton Turner, consistency has been hard to come by for the batting lineup. Turner has contributed 149 runs across seven games, but the remaining batters have struggled to step up.
Matthew Hurst returns to the squad to provide the team with another solid batting and wicketkeeping option in place of Mitchell Marsh, who has been rested.
On the bowling front, Jason Behrendorff has been dependable with 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.53. The inclusion of Jhye Richardson has further strengthened the attack, and alongside Behrendorff and Lance Morris, they form a formidable trio capable of testing any opposition. With 32 wickets, Andrew Tye is the leading wicket-taker at the SCG in the BBL for either team, making him a potentially valuable addition to the squad for this game.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:
Finn Allen (wk), Matthew Hurst, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye/Mahli Beardman, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Perth Scorchers Key Players From Previous Game Of Big Bash League, 2024-25
Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Matthew Spoors, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Ashton Agar, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Sam Fanning
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers a surface that generally favors batters but also gives spinners something to work with as the game progresses. The ball comes on nicely, allowing stroke play, especially under lights. Pacers who hit the deck hard can extract some extra bounce, but overall, bowlers need to be smart with their variations.
Sydney's weather this week has been pretty wet, forcing the cancellation of the previous game scheduled for Wednesday (Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes) without any play. The forecast for Saturday isn’t much better either; expect clouds, some wind, and the possibility of thunderstorms, which could very well mess with the game.
SYS vs PRS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average score batting first at the Sydney Cricket Ground in domestic T20s is 158. The highest total posted at the venue in the Big Bash League is Sydney Sixers’ colossal 213-4 versus Melbourne Stars in 2021, a game they won by a whopping 152 runs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
In the two matches played at the SCG this season the total wickets per match were less than 14 (12 & 11). The surface at the SCG favours the batters, while bowlers find it hard to contain runs at this venue.
We are backing the luck to be in favour of Perth Scorchers.
Toss: To Bowl
Both matches played at the Sydney Cricket Ground this season in the BBL have been won by the chasing side. Moreover, there is a forecast of thundershowers in Sydney on Saturday, which will likely push both captains to field first in this game.
SYS vs PRS
Winning Prediction
Despite two defeats in their last three games, Sydney Sixers have been dominant this BBL season and are in a strong position to push for the finals. They have delivered in all areas and already got the better of Perth Scorchers in their last meeting. The Scorchers, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency and haven’t quite found their rhythm. Unless they pull off something special, the Sixers should have the upper hand in this contest.
We are backing Sydney Sixers to emerge victorious in this match.
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