SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 23, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Perth Scorchers are set to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 23rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Friday, January 4.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 04 Jan 2026, 15:57 IST

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Preview

In the 23rd game of the BBL 2025-26, Perth Scorchers (SCO) are set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR). The Perth Scorchers had a good start to this season as they won three out of the five games. Moreover, they won the previous game against the Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs. Mitchell Marsh and Aaron Hardie played well and scored 102 and 94 runs, respectively. In bowling, Ashton Agar performed well and took three wickets.

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers had a decent start to this season as they won two out of the four games. In the last game, they won by 7 runs against the Brisbane Heat. In which Chris Lynn performed well, scoring 79 runs in 41 balls. While Jamie Overton took three wickets with the ball.

Match Information

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 23

Big Bash League, 4 Jan 2026, Sun, 3:45 PM IST ,Perth Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Perth Stadium

Clear

29.3°C

47% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Perth Scorchers

W
W
L
L
W

Adelaide Strikers

W
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Matthew Short

STR - ALL-ROUNDER

184 Runs

5 Matches

2

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

176 Runs

6 Matches

3

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

174 Runs

6 Matches

4

Finn Allen

SCO - WICKETKEEPER

165 Runs

5 Matches

5

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

164 Runs

6 Matches

6

164 Runs

6 Matches

1

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

210.26

6 Matches

2

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

3

Finn Allen

SCO - WICKETKEEPER

187.50

5 Matches

4

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

179.59

6 Matches

5

Laurie Evans

SCO - bat

164.86

5 Matches

6

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

153.98

6 Matches

1

Joel Paris

SCO - bowl

10 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

8 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

7 Wkts

6 Matches

4

Aaron Hardie

SCO - all

7 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

6 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Jamie Overton

STR - all

6 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Ashton Turner

SCO - bat

1.00

6 Matches

2

Liam Scott

STR - all

6.75

5 Matches

3

Cooper Connolly

SCO - ALL-ROUNDER

7.19

6 Matches

4

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

7.21

4 Matches

5

Matthew Short

STR - ALL-ROUNDER

7.48

5 Matches

6

Tabraiz Shamsi

STR - bowl

7.50

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen (wk), LJ Evans, Cooper Connolly, AC Agar, AM Hardie, MR Marsh, Mahli Beardman, Brody Couch, AJ Turner (C), David Payne, NR Hobson

Bench : JP Inglis, Sam Fanning, Bryce Jackson, LR Morris, JA Richardson, M Kelly, JS Paris, Joel Curtis, C Rocchiccioli

Adelaide Strikers

Jason Sangha, J Overton, CA Lynn, MW Short (C), L Wood, MW Harvey (wk), Liam Scott, L Pope, Hasan Ali, J Wadia, H Manenti

Bench : TM Head, Jordan Buckingham, HJ Nielsen, Thomas Kelly, CJ Boyce, AT Carey, AI Ross, Henry Thornton, Tom Straker

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. 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 175 runs could prove challenging for the opponent.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

156

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Mitchell Marsh SCO | ALL

Mitchell Marsh is an excellent top-order batter. Moreover, he scored 102 runs in the last game against Hobart. He also has the ability to deliver match-winning performances for the team.

9
VC

Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER

Matthew Short performed brilliantly in the previous season for the Strikers. He has also scored 306 runs in the last 7 games. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.

9.5

Cooper Connolly SCO | ALL-ROUNDER

Cooper Connolly is in excellent form. Moreover, he scored 296 runs in the last 10 games. Fans will expect a good start from him this season.

8.5

Chris Lynn STR | BAT

Chris Lynn is an excellent top-order batter. Moreover, he scored 79 runs off 41 balls in the previous game against Brisbane.

9

Aaron Hardie SCO | ALL

Aaron Hardie is an excellent all-rounder. He has also performed well in recent times. Moreover, he scored 94 runs in the last game against Hobart. He is a key player for Perth this season.

9

Jamie Overton STR | ALL

Jamie Overton is currently in excellent form, having taken 10 wickets in the last 9 games. Moreover, he also took three wickets in the previous game against the Brisbane Heat.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Mackenzie Harvey

STR | BAT

8

Harry Manenti

STR | BAT

Last Updated On - Jan 4 2026 3:57 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

6 : 5

STR

Credits Left
5.5/100

Mega League
Finn Allen

8

Chris Lynn

8.5

Ashton Turner

8.5

Matthew Short
C

9

Mitchell Marsh
VC

8

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Jamie Overton

9

Aaron Hardie

9

Lloyd Pope

7.5

David Payne

8.5

Hasan Ali

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

5 : 6

STR

Credits Left
5.5/100

Head To Head
Finn Allen
VC

8

Chris Lynn

8.5

Matthew Short

9

Mitchell Marsh

8

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Jamie Overton

9

Aaron Hardie
C

9

Lloyd Pope

7.5

David Payne

8.5

Hasan Ali

9

Luke Wood

8.5

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