SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Match 1, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Perth Scorchers are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the opener of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday, December 14.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 13 Dec 2025, 17:39 IST

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Preview

In the opening game of the BBL 2025-26, Perth Scorchers (SCO) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). The five-time title champions, Perth Scorchers, didn't perform well in the previous season as they won just 4 out of 10 matches and failed to qualify for the play-offs rounds. But they are the most successful team in the Big Bash League and know how to make a comeback, so their fans will have full hope of them doing well this time.

On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers had an outstanding performance in the previous season as they won 6 games out of the 10 in the group stage and finished second in the points table. However, they lost to Sydney Thunder in the Challenger match and were eliminated from the title race. But this time the team has included many talented players like Babar Azam in the team where better performance can be expected from them. Both teams definitely want to start this season with a win in the opening game.

Match Information

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Match 1

Big Bash League, 14 Dec 2025, Sun, 1:45 PM IST ,Perth Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Perth Stadium

Clear

25.6°C

37% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Perth Scorchers

W
L
L
L
L

Sydney Sixers

L
L
NR
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Finn Allen

SCO - bat

466 Runs

11 Matches

2

360 Runs

12 Matches

3

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

339 Runs

12 Matches

4

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

299 Runs

6 Matches

5

292 Runs

13 Matches

6

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

243 Runs

12 Matches

1

Luke Holt

SCO - all

200.00

3 Matches

2

Finn Allen

SCO - bat

184.19

11 Matches

3

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

182.71

12 Matches

4

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

168.35

13 Matches

5

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

167.98

6 Matches

6

Kane Richardson

SIX - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

19 Wkts

13 Matches

2

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

16 Wkts

12 Matches

3

15 Wkts

12 Matches

4

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

14 Wkts

13 Matches

5

Mahli Beardman

SCO - bowl

13 Wkts

11 Matches

6

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

12 Wkts

12 Matches

1

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

1.00

12 Matches

2

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

5.94

9 Matches

3

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

6.23

13 Matches

4

6.40

12 Matches

5

David Payne

SCO - bowl

6.48

6 Matches

6

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen (wk), Cooper Connolly, AC Agar (C), LR Morris, JA Richardson, MR Marsh, Mahli Beardman, AJ Turner, M Kelly, JS Paris, NR Hobson

Bench : JP Inglis, LJ Evans, Sam Fanning, AM Hardie, Bryce Jackson, Brody Couch, David Payne

Sydney Sixers

JR Philippe (wk), Hayden Kerr, Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (C), JC Silk, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, J Edwards, Todd Murphy, KW Richardson

Bench : Lachlan Shaw, BAD Manenti, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies, Steve Smith, SM Curran, Jafer Chohan, Mitchell Perry

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Perth Stadium in Sydney is a neutral surface. Pacers will have a slight upper hand in the starting overs. However, as the game progressed, the surface settled, and it became more favourable for batting. Spinners will also play a key role in the game. Any score above 175 runs could prove challenging for the opponent.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

165

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9.5
VC

Cooper Connolly SCO | ALL

Cooper Connolly was the highest run scorer for the Scorchers in the previous season. He has scored 351 runs in the last 10 games. Fans will expect a good start from him in this season as well.

8.5
C

Moises Henriques SIX | ALL

Moises Henriques was the highest run scorer for the Sixers in the previous season. He has scored 236 runs in the last 11 games. His form will definitely impact the team's performance.

8.5

Ashton Turner SCO | BAT

Ashton Turner is currently in excellent form; he can deliver match-winning performances with the bat. Moreover, he scored 240 runs in the last 10 matches.

8.5

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Phillips is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 190 runs in the last 10 games. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.

7.5

Lance Morris SCO | BOWL

Lance Morris is currently in excellent form; he took 15 wickets in the last 8 games with an economy of 8.07. He will definitely be a key player for the Perth Scorchers.

8

Ben Dwarshuis SIX | BOWL

Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent bowler. He has taken 12 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy rate of 9. He has performed well in many crucial matches in the BBL and has won matches for the team.

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8

Nick Hobson

SCO | BAT

7.5

Ashton Agar

SCO | ALL

Last Updated On - Dec 13 2025 5:39 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

2 : 9

SIX

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Lachlan Shaw

8

Josh Philippe

8.5

Ashton Turner

8.5

Daniel Hughes
VC

7

Jordan Silk

8.5

Babar Azam

9

Moises Henriques
C

8.5

Hayden Kerr

8.5

Lance Morris

7.5

Kane Richardson

8

Todd Murphy

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

2 : 9

SIX

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe
C

8.5

Ashton Turner

8.5

Daniel Hughes

7

Jordan Silk

8.5

Babar Azam
VC

9

Moises Henriques

8.5

Hayden Kerr

8.5

Jafer Chohan

8.5

Lance Morris

7.5

Kane Richardson

8

Todd Murphy

7.5

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