Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, BBL T20 2021, Today Match Prediction 28 December 2021

syt vs prs Match Prediction & Analysis

BBL 2021-22 is nearing the half-way mark with teams fighting hard to secure their position in the top half of the points table. Sydney Thunder have been on a roller coaster ride with alternating victories and losses so far. They will look to add some consistency to their campaign with back-to-back victories in coming matches. Perth Scorchers are on an unbelievable form winning all their matches they played so far. We expect both teams to give a tough fight for the crucial points on offer.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Thunder Preview

Sydney Thunder failed to chase down the revised target of 172 runs in their allocated 16 overs. Jason sangha (47 runs) and Daniel Sams (28 runs) put on a brave fight with the bat while the other payers failed to make a telling contribution. Thunder batters need to apply themselves and help their team post a good score on board in this game.

Thunder bowlers were taken for 168 runs in their 16 overs in this game.  Chris Green was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-0-19-1 in the match while the other bowlers were taken for over 10 RPO. Daniel Sams took 2 wickets while Saqib Mahmood chipped in with a wicket in the match.

Key players to bet on: Saqib Mahmood, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams

Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Saqib Mahmood, Tanveer Sangha

Sydney Thunder Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Christopher Green, Matthew Gilkes, Saqib Mahmood, Ben Cutting, Alex Ross, Tanveer Sangha, Sam Billings, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew

Perth Scorchers Preview

Perth Scorchers chased down the total of 152 runs comfortably with 8 wickets & 3.1 overs remaining. Openers Cameron Bancroft (23 runs) and Josh Inglis (23 runs) got starts gave them a good platform with 49-run partnership for first wicket. Mitchell Marsh (42 runs) and Colin Munro (58 runs) continued their good work to finish the chase with their unbeaten 99-run partnership.

Their bowling unit restricted the opposition to 151/7 in their 20 overs. Jason Behrendoff, Ashton Agar, and Tymal Mills chipped with 2 wickets each in the match. Michell Marsh, Andrew Tye, and Peter Hatzoglou were economical with combined figures of 8-0-57-1 in the match.

Key players to bet on: Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft

Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:

Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills

Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:

Ashton Turner, Matthew Kelly, Peter Hatzoglou, Colin Munro, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Josh Inglis, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Marsh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Canberra is expected to have bright and sunny weather with no chances of rain as per the weather forecasters. Weather will not cause any disturbances in this match.

Venue Details

Canberra is a bowling friendly wicket with pacers enjoying good movement early in the match with the new ball. We can expect a good contest between the bat and ball with average scores around 140-150 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the best option as the pitch might help seamers early in the match owing to underlying moisture content. Both skippers will look to take advantage of the conditions on offer.