BBL 2024/25 Fantasy Cricket Tips For Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder

Perth Scorchers will take on Sydney Thunder in the 22nd match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on Friday, January 3, at the Perth Stadium in Perth. The Scorchers are in second position and have won three out of five matches. The Thunder are sitting just below the Scorchers in third place and have three wins to their name in four games.

The Scorchers have won the last two matches against the Thunder. In the last five games, the Thunder have won thrice. Both teams are coming into this match after registering a victory in their last outing and would be looking for a similar result here.

SCO vs THU Probable XIs

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Sydney Thunder

Cameron Bancroft, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar

SCO vs THU Pitch report

The average first innings score in the last five T20 matches at the Perth Stadium in Perth has been 165 runs. The batters are likely to dominate here right from the word go. The team winning the toss might look to bat here. The pacers have picked 79% of wickets in the last 10 matches at this venue.

SCO vs THU Top Picks

Cooper Connolly

Connolly is the highest run-scorer this season and has 229 runs to his name in five outings at an average of 57.25 and a strike rate of 123.78. He has two half-centuries to his name.

Lockie Ferguson

Ferguson is the leading wicket-taker for the Thunder and has picked six wickets in four matches at an average of 18.66, an economy of seven, and a strike rate of 16.

SCO vs THU Captain picks

David Warner

Warner is the leading run-scorer for the Thunder and has amassed 129 runs in four games at a strike rate of 148.27.

Sam Billings

The wicketkeeper-batter has so far made 126 runs in four games for the Thunder at an average  of 42 and a strike rate of 148.23.

SCO vs THU Head to Head Dream11 team

Sam Billings, Finn Allen, David Warner (c), Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Chris Green, Cooper Connolly (vc), Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Lockie Ferguson, Lance Morris

SCO vs THU Grand League Dream11 team

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (c), Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Cooper Connolly, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Lockie Ferguson (vc), Lance Morris.

In conclusion, the 22nd match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at the Perth Stadium promises to be an exciting contest. With both teams having strong players like Cooper Connolly and Lockie Ferguson, fans can expect a thrilling game. As the Scorchers and Thunder aim to improve their standings, this match is set to be a captivating encounter.

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