On Saturday, January 28, the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 Qualifier will feature a match between the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers. The match will occur at the Perth Arena. The Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, have been the tournament’s best team by far. Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers briefly climbed to the top, but the Scorchers came out on top in the league stage with 22 points and a net run rate of +1.205.
The Scorchers will enter the match having defeated Aaron Finch’s Melbourne Renegades by 10 runs on January 22 at home, putting them on a three-match winning streak. With five fours and six sixes, Cameron Bancroft hit an unbeaten 95 and won the Player of the Match award. With ten wins in 14 games, the Sixers finished second in the points table.
They have been in excellent form, winning six of their previous games this season. They have benefited greatly from Steven Smith’s addition to the team. The former Australian captain has won the Player of the Match award in each of his last three appearances and has scored 328 runs in four games this season.
Match Details
- Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Qualifier.
- Date and Time: January 28, 2023, Saturday, 01:45 pm IST
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Probable XIs
Perth Scorchers
- Stephen Eskinazi
- Cameron Bancroft
- Aaron Hardie
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Ashton Turner (c)
- Nick Hobson
- Cooper Connolly
- Matthew Kelly
- Andrew Tye
- David Payne
- Jason Behrendorff
- Peter Hatzoglou
Sydney Sixers
- Josh Philippe (wk)
- Steven Smith
- Kurtis Patterson
- Moises Henriques (c)
- Jordan Silk
- Hayden Kerr
- Daniel Christian
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Jackson Bird
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Prediction
The Scorchers’ dominance at Perth Stadium is demonstrated by the fact that they have won six of their seven home games. The Sixers have won six consecutive games, but they are likely to lose on Saturday.
Prediction: The match will be won by Perth Scorchers.
Pitch Report
At Perth Stadium during the league stage, the chasing team won five out of seven games. Therefore, after winning the toss, teams should proceed by fielding first.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures will hover around 27 degrees Celsius, and there is no chance of rain. The level of humidity will reach high 30s.
Where to watch
TV: Live TV on Sony Sports Network: App for Sony LIV