Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 24, Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers are set to lock horns in Match No.24 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at The Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday, December 28. The Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, have looked unstoppable in the championship, having won all their six matches thus far.

In their previous game, they defeated the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets. The Thunder, on the other hand, are placed at third, but they are yet to step on the gas. They will be going into the game on the back of a 30-run loss against Sydney Sixers. A loss would put them in trouble going ahead.

Match Details

Match – Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers – Match 24

Venue – Manuka Oval, Canberra

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Manuka Oval in generally a terrific one for batting. The bowlers need to bend their back to eke out assistance from the surface. Conditions also tend to get better for batting as hence, chasing should be the way forward for both teams.

Probable XIs

Sydney Thunder

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

Perth Scorchers

Predicted 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

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 13, Sydney Thunder – 6, Perth Scorchers – 7, N/R- 0

At Manuka Oval

Matches- 1, Sydney Thunder – 1, Perth Scorchers – 0, N/R- 1

Probable top performers

Mitchell Marsh- Perth Scorchers

Mitchell Marsh has been exceptional for the Scorchers in the ongoing edition of the T20 championship. The right-hander has racked up 249 runs from four matches at an average of 124.50 and a strike rate of 149.10. If he gets going, the Thunder may find themselves in a lot of trouble.

Tanveer Sangha- Sydney Thunder

Tanveer Sangha has done exceptionally for the Thunder in the ongoing edition of the BBL. In five matches, the leg-spinner has picked up eight wickets at an economy rate of 7.45. The young tweaker has been able to keep a check on the run-scoring. The Scorchers’ batters need to play him with caution.

Today’s match prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.