The 33rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) Season 14 will see Sydney Thunder taking on Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Showground Stadium on January 13, 2025. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses and will be eager to get back to winning ways.
Sydney Thunder are in a strong position on the points table, thanks to David Warner’s explosive form, but their middle-order struggles remain a concern. Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers, who have been a dominant force in the BBL in previous seasons, find themselves in fifth place and in desperate need of a win to stay in the playoff race. Here’s everything you need to know before making your Dream11 fantasy team for THU vs SCO.
Match Details: THU vs SCO, Match 33, BBL 14
- Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
- Time: 02:00 PM IST / 07:30 PM Local Time
- Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, New South Wales
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
Pitch Report: Sydney Showground Stadium, New South Wales
The Sydney Showground Stadium has been a low-scoring venue in recent BBL seasons. The pitch offers variable bounce, which makes strokeplay difficult. Pacers are expected to get early movement, while spinners will play a key role in the second innings when the surface starts to slow down.
Teams batting first should aim for a par score of 160, which could be competitive given the conditions.
Pitch Insights:
- Average First Innings Score: 146
- Average First Innings Score in Recent Games: 140
- Par Score: 160
- Pace vs Spin at Sydney Showground Stadium:
| Type | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy Rate | Dot Percentage |
| Pacers | 9 | 196.3 | 66 | 22.07 | 17.8 | 7.41 | 41.2 |
| Spinners | 9 | 99.1 | 22 | 33.09 | 27 | 7.34 | 34.4 |
Weather Report: Sydney
The weather in Sydney on January 13 is expected to be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain. The temperature will be around 24°C, and humidity will be moderate. Teams winning the toss might opt to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Team Preview
Sydney Thunder have been solid this season, with David Warner leading their batting efforts. Warner has scored 316 runs in seven matches at an average of 63.2 and has been their mainstay at the top of the order. However, the middle-order, comprising players like Sam Billings and Oliver Davies, needs to step up to support Warner.
In the bowling department, Mohammad Hasnain and Wes Agar have been leading the charge, while Chris Green and Tom Andrews bring spin options.
Probable Playing XI for THU:
- David Warner (c)
- Matthew Gilkes
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Oliver Davies
- Alex Ross
- Daniel Sams
- Ben Cutting
- Chris Green
- Tom Andrews
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Wes Agar
Key Players to Watch for THU:
- David Warner: Warner is in red-hot form, having scored 316 runs in seven matches. His ability to provide a strong start will be crucial.
- Sam Billings: The middle-order batter needs to find form and take responsibility in pressure situations.
- Mohammad Hasnain: The Pakistani pacer is a wicket-taker and will look to exploit early movement on the Sydney Showground pitch.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Team Preview
The Perth Scorchers are struggling this season, with key players yet to fire consistently. Cooper Connolly has been their standout performer with 305 runs in eight matches, but the rest of the batting lineup needs to contribute more. Captain Ashton Turner has shown glimpses of form, but Finn Allen and Aaron Hardie need to provide more stability at the top.
Their bowling attack, led by Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye, has had mixed performances. The return of Jhye Richardson will be key to boosting their chances.
Probable Playing XI for SCO:
- Sam Fanning
- Finn Allen (wk)
- Aaron Hardie
- Cooper Connolly
- Ashton Turner (c)
- Nick Hobson
- Ashton Agar
- Matthew Spoors
- Mahli Beardman
- Jason Behrendorff
- Andrew Tye
Key Players to Watch for SCO:
- Cooper Connolly: The youngster is having a breakout season, with 305 runs at an average of 50.83.
- Ashton Turner: The Scorchers captain needs to take more responsibility in the middle order.
- Jason Behrendorff: With 13 wickets this season, Behrendorff remains a key weapon for the Scorchers in the powerplay.
Head-to-Head Record: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers
- Matches Played: 15
- Sydney Thunder Wins: 7
- Perth Scorchers Wins: 8
THU vs SCO Dream 11 Prediction, Sydney Thunders vs Perth Scorchers
Where to Watch THU vs SCO Live?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and can also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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