SYS vs PRS Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2020-21
Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers go head-to-head at Canberra’s Manuka Oval to determine who will be the first team into the 2020-21 Big Bash League Final. The match, between the top two teams in the league phase, takes place on January 30 and is scheduled to start at 19:15 local time.
Sydney Sixers finished top of the pile to continue a strong title defence – moving back above the Scorchers, who they have already beaten in Canberra this season, by beating Melbourne Stars in the final group game. Dan Christian thumped 49* from 23 balls in a five-wicket win – the Sixers reaching 180/5 with a ball to spare.
Perth Scorchers would have finished top had they won their final match, but Mitchell Marsh’s 54* from 26 balls came slightly too late as they hit 175/6 replying to Brisbane Heat’s 181/7. It ended a three-match winning streak and a run of eight wins in nine games – their only previous defeat in that spell having come against the Sixers at the Manuka Oval.
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SYS vs PRS Toss Prediction
When these teams last met in Canberra, Perth won the toss and elected to bat first. They may choose to field first this time.
Weather Report
The rain and stormy weather earlier in the day is set to clear by the evening – both teams will be hoping that remains the case on Saturday.
Pitch Condition
Canberra can be a bit of a mix, but generally the Manuka Oval favours the batting team.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League 2020-21.
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
SYS Team News
Steve O’Keefe returned last time out and Jackson Bird bowled just one over before being replaced by X-Factor Sub Jake Ball. Ball may start this time, but he too was expensive with the ball. Mitchell Starc is not an option to replace them as he rests a knee injury.
SYS Key Players
- Jordan Silk: In fine form with the bat, having scored 42, 78 and 35* in his last three innings. His big-hitting prowess down the order is key.
- Sean Abbott: Has passed 100 BBL wickets with figures of 2-32 and then 2-28 in his two matches since returning to the team.
- Dan Christian: Starred with the bat last time out, smashing 49* from 23 balls, and as far as the BBL goes he has been there and done that. In the play-offs, his experience will be key.
SYS Team Form
After two defeats saw them drop off the top of the table, losing to Sydney Thunder and then Hobart Hurricanes after some expensive bowling, the Sixers pounced on Perth Scorchers’ slip-up to win the final group game and finish top of the pile. Ben Dwarshuis (3-27) and Sean Abbott (2-28) helped limit Melbourne Stars to 177/6, and just as it looked as though the Sixers had left the batsmen too much to do, Dan Christian arrived to smash 49* from 23 balls and secure a five-wicket win with one ball to spare.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
Josh Phillipe (wk), James Vince, Dan Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Jake Ball
Perth Scorchers Team News & Playing 11
PRS Team News
Perth Scorchers were unchanged last time out in BBL and, despite defeat, their previous form should give that same XI another chance in this game too.
PRS Key Players
- Jason Roy: Has returned to some good batting form just in time, by scoring 54 and 41 – both from 32 balls – in his last two innings up the order.
- Jhye Richardson: Expensive last time out, but another wicket did take him to 27 for the season at the top of the wicket-taking charts.
- Jason Behrendorff: Consistent with the ball, taking wickets and keeping things tight, he took two more wickets last time out to move to seven in his last four matches.
PRS Team Form
After a run of eight wins in nine games had propelled the Scorchers to the top of the BBL table, Perth slipped up in the final league game to finish second. They had won three in a row, with Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson all bowling well. Last time out, however, they conceded 181/7 against Brisbane Heat and paid for a sluggish spell in the middle overs in reply – Mitchell Marsh’s 54* from 26 balls coming just too late as they finished 175/6.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing 11
Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Head to Head
Perth Scorchers used to have a dominant record in this fixture, but the Sixers have won three of their last four meetings now. That includes the last time they met in Canberra, when Josh Philippe’s 84 from 52 balls led a chase of 164 to win by seven wickets – rendering Liam Livingstone’s excellent 67 from 38 balls redundant. The Scorchers had previously thrashed Sydney Sixers by 86 runs in Perth, after bowling them out for 97 in reply to 183/4.
SYS vs PRS Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
SYS Won |
PRS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 18 |
7 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Betting Odds
Sydney Sixers might have topped the table, but the bookmakers have made Perth Scorchers slight favourites for this one.
Sydney Sixers Bet365 Odds
- SYS to win: Sydney Sixers are 2.00 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- SYS top team batsman: Josh Philippe starred when these teams last met and he is 3.60 to be Sydney Sixers’ top team batsman, ahead of James Vince at 4.33, Moises Henriques at 4.50 and Dan Hughes at 4.75. Jordan Silk has hit some good batting form so he looks a very good price at 7.00 with Bet365, while Dan Christian is 11.00 despite his match-winning heroics last time out.
- SYS top team bowler: Sean Abbott is 3.50 to be Sydney Sixers’ top team bowler with Bet365, while Ben Dwarshuis was also excellent last time out and can be backed at 3.60. Steve O’Keefe is 4.00 with Bet365, while Jackson Bird is 4.50 and Jake Ball 5.00 as they compete for the final starting place.
Perth Scorchers Bet365 Odds
- PRS to win: Perth Scorchers are 1.85 favourites to win with Bet365.
- PRS top team batsman: Jason Roy is 3.50 favourite with Bet365 to be Perth Scorchers’ top team batsman with Bet365, while Colin Munro is 4.00 and Liam Livingstone can be backed at 4.50 despite his excellent innings when these teams last met. Josh Inglis is 6.00 and Mitchell Marsh, after his half-century last time out, is 5.50.
- PRS top team bowler: Jhye Richardson is 3.00 favourite to be Perth Scorchers’ top team bowler with Bet365. Fellow pacemen Andrew Tye and Jason Behrendorff are 3.75 and 4.50 respectively. Fawad Ahmed is 5.50 with Bet365.
Sydney Sixers Betway Odds
- SYS to win: Sydney Sixers are also 2.00 outsiders to win with Betway.
- SYS top team batsman: Josh Philippe is 3.60 to be Sydney Sixers’ top team batsman, while James Vince is 4.00 alongside him up the order. Moises Henriques is 4.50 and Dan Hughes 4.75, while in-form Jordan Silk is 6.50 with Betway.
- SYS top team bowler: Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott are both 3.75 with Betway after their excellent bowling last time out to be the Sixers’ top team bowlers in this Qualifier. Jake Ball is 4.33, while Steve O’Keefe can be backed at 4.50.
Perth Scorchers Betway Odds
- PRS to win: Perth Scorchers are 1.80 favourites to win with Betway.
- PRS top team batsman: Jason Roy is 3.60 to be Perth Scorchers’ top team batsman with Betway and Colin Munro can be backed at 3.75. Liam Livingstone is 4.00 up the order with them. Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh are both 5.50.
- PRS top team bowler: Jhye Richardson is 3.25 to be Perth Scorchers’ top team bowler with Betway, while Andrew Tye is now 3.60 after his recent wickets. Fawad Ahmed and Jason Behrendorff can be both be backed at 4.25 with Betway.
🏆 Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Perth Scorchers are in the better overall form, but it was the Sixers who won most recently and they have a win against the Scorchers in Canberra already this season too.
Jan 30, 2021
13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
Manuka Oval - Canberra, Australia
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