SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Match 39, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Perth Scorchers are set to face the Melbourne Stars in the 39th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Saturday, January 17.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 17 Jan 2026, 01:39 IST

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Preview

In the 39th game of the BBL 2025-26, Perth Scorchers (SCO) are set to face Melbourne Stars (STA). The Perth Scorchers performed outstandingly this season as they won six out of the nine games. Moreover, they won the previous game against the Melbourne Stars by 50 runs. Finn Allen played well and scored 101 runs in just 53 balls. In bowling, Cooper Connolly and Mahli Beardman performed well and took two wickets each.

On the other hand, Melbourne Stars also performed well throughout the season and won six of the nine games due to which they also qualified for the next round. Moreover, in the last game, they won by six wickets against the Adelaide Strikers. Their bowlers performed well and were all-out Strikers on just 83 runs. Tom Curran took 4 wickets, and Mitchell Swepson took three wickets. 

Match Information

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 39

Big Bash League, 17 Jan 2026, Sat, 2:45 PM IST ,Perth Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Perth Stadium

Clouds

21.6°C

62% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Perth Scorchers

W
W
L
W
W

Melbourne Stars

W
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sam Harper

STA - wk

365 Runs

9 Matches

2

Finn Allen

SCO - WICKETKEEPER

312 Runs

8 Matches

3

299 Runs

9 Matches

4

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

276 Runs

9 Matches

5

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

209 Runs

9 Matches

6

209 Runs

9 Matches

1

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

209.00

9 Matches

2

Luke Holt

SCO - all

200.00

2 Matches

3

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

200.00

9 Matches

4

Finn Allen

SCO - WICKETKEEPER

192.59

8 Matches

5

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

188.89

8 Matches

6

Josh Inglis

SCO - WICKETKEEPER

171.88

2 Matches

1

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

15 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

15 Wkts

8 Matches

3

Haris Rauf

STA - bowl

15 Wkts

9 Matches

4

14 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

11 Wkts

9 Matches

6

Joel Paris

SCO - bowl

11 Wkts

7 Matches

1

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

1.00

9 Matches

2

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

6.74

9 Matches

3

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

6.90

9 Matches

4

7.07

9 Matches

5

7.20

9 Matches

6

David Payne

SCO - bowl

7.33

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen, MR Marsh, Cooper Connolly, AM Hardie, AJ Turner (C), LJ Evans (wk), NR Hobson, JA Richardson, Luke Holt, Mahli Beardman, David Payne

Bench : JP Inglis, Sam Fanning, AC Agar, Bryce Jackson, LR Morris, Brody Couch, M Kelly, JS Paris, Joel Curtis, C Rocchiccioli

Melbourne Stars

SB Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, MP Stoinis (C), HWR Cartwright, TK Curran, GJ Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, PM Siddle, Haris Rauf

Bench : SM Boland, Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Austin Anlezark, JM Clarke, J Merlo, Tom Whitney, A Sharma, SR Hain

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Perth Stadium in Perth is a balanced surface. The fast bowlers will have the upper hand in the early overs. However, as the game progresses, the pitch will settle down and become more favourable for batting. Spinners will also play a key role in this match. Any score above 170 runs could prove challenging for the opponent.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

164

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Finn Allen SCO | WICKETKEEPER

Finn Allen is an excellent top-order batter. Moreover, he scored 322 runs in the last 9 games. He also has the ability to deliver match-winning performances for the team.

7.5
VC

Sam Harper STA | WK

Sam Harper is currently performing well. Moreover, he has scored 371 runs in the last 10 games. His brilliant performance in the top order will definitely boost the team's performance.

9

Aaron Hardie SCO | ALL

Aaron Hardie is an excellent all-rounder. He has also performed well in recent times. Moreover, he scored 276 runs and took 9 wickets as well in the last 9 games. He is a key player for Perth this season.

8

Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT

Marcus Stoinis is an excellent all-rounder and has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 209 runs and took 14 wickets as well in the last 9 games. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him.

9.5

Cooper Connolly SCO | ALL-ROUNDER

Cooper Connolly is an excellent all-rounder and has also performed well in recent times. Moreover, he scored 195 runs and took 11 wickets in the last 9 games.

7

Tom Curran STA | ALL-ROUNDER

Tom Curran is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 17 wickets in the last 9 games, including four wickets in the last game against the Strikers. He has performed well in many crucial matches.

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8

Nick Hobson

SCO | BAT

7.5

Hilton Cartwright

STA | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Jan 16 2026 1:39 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

5 : 6

STA

Credits Left
12.5/100

Mega League
Laurie Evans

7

Sam Harper
C

7.5

Finn Allen
VC

8

Mitchell Marsh

8

Tom Rogers

7

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Marcus Stoinis

8

Aaron Hardie

9

Tom Curran

7

Peter Siddle

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Sam Harper

7.5

Finn Allen

8

Mitchell Marsh

8

Ashton Turner

8.5

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Marcus Stoinis
C

8

Aaron Hardie
VC

9

Tom Curran

7

Peter Siddle

8

David Payne

8.5

Haris Rauf

8.5

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