SCO vs STR T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Knockout BBL 2024
Perth Scorchers take on Adelaide Strikers in the Knockout fixture of the 2023/24 Big Bash League play-offs on Saturday evening. The Scorchers finished the group stage in third place with 13 points, two points above the Strikers in the final play-off position in fourth place. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway at 16:40 local time at the Perth Stadium.
Perth Scorchers were beaten by Sydney Sixers in their last game but it was a very tight match and defeat only came with the final ball of the fixture. As the reigning champions from the last two seasons, we can expect Perth Scorchers to battle hard to stay in the tournament.
Adelaide Strikers have beaten the Scorchers, the Hurricanes (twice) and Sydney Thunder over their last four games and won all the matches with balls to spare. Although they are up against a very strong side, they will travel to Perth with no fear.
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
SCO vs STR Match Toss Prediction
Although Perth Scorchers won the toss, chose to bat and then lost their last game at this venue, we expect they will will want to bat first in this clash. The Strikers have won from fielding first across their last four matches so we anticipate they will choose to field first if they win the toss.
SCO vs STR Pitch Report
As we have seen throughout the tournament, this is an excellent batting pitch. We saw 398 runs on Tuesday and expect a similar number in this Knockout match.
Perth Weather Report
It looks set to be a sunny and warm late afternoon and evening in Perth. The temperature will drop no lower than 27 degrees across this game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, Knockout BBL 2024
Perth Scorchers Team News & Playing 11
SCO Team News
Laurie Evans has departed Perth Scorchers and his runs in the middle order are going to be hard to replace in this match. Stephen Eskinazi had to retire hurt in the final group stage game against Sydney Sixers but we expect him to be fit for this clash.
SCO Key Players
- Aaron Hardie- the batting all-rounder finished the competition as the leading run scorer last year and only opposition captain Matthew Short has scored more runs in this campaign.
- Josh Inglis- the Australia white ball keeper hit another three fours in the defeat against Sydney Sixers and he averages over 31 in T20 cricket.
- Jason Behrendorff- the tall left-arm pace bowler is Perth Scorchers’ top wicket taker in BBL 2023-24 and he dismissed Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk and Jake Edwards in the last fixture.
- Lance Morris- the right arm fast bowler was expensive in the last game but he took 3/26 only three days earlier against top of the table Brisbane Heat.
SCO Team Form
Perth Scorchers lost against Sydney Sixers in Match 39 and they have been beaten in two of their last three games.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing 11
Stephen Eskinazi, Marcus Harris, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing 11
STR Team News
If the Test Match between Australia and West Indies finishes early then there is a chance that Travis Head and Alex Carey could be available but most expect Adelaide Strikers to keep the same side that beat Sydney Thunder in Match 37.
STR Key Players
- Matthew Short- the captain just can not stop scoring runs this season and he hit eight more boundaries in his unbeaten innings on Monday.
- Jake Weatherald- the left-handed 29 year old has found form on his return to the team with scores of 80 not out against Hobart Hurricanes and 47 not out against Sydney Thunder.
- Jamie Overton- the England international right-arm pace bowler dismissed David Warner, Oliver Davies and Matthew Gilkes in another impressive bowling performance in Match 37.
- Lloyd Pope- the 24 year old leg-spinner took 2/36 in the match against Perth Scorchers earlier this month and took 4/22 against Sydney Thunder.
STR Team Form
Adelaide Strikers have had a brilliant second half of the tournament and come into this game looking for their fifth win in a row.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Head to Head
Although Perth Scorchers lead the overall head to head with Adelaide Strikers 13-11, it was the Strikers who won the last clash between the sides by 9 wickets with 23 balls earlier this month.
SCO vs STR Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SCO Won |
STR Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
24 |
13 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Betting Odds
The bookies have Perth Scorchers as the favourites to progress in the tournament. The Scorchers are the favourites at 1.55 with the Strikers at 2.25.
Who will win Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers T20 Match?
We are expecting this to be a very closely fought game as neither side seemingly has a weak point. With their greater experience at this stage of the tournament and with home advantage, we have the Scorchers as the top team.
Jan 20, 2024
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Perth Stadium - Perth, Australia
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