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Perth Scorchers will take on Adelaide Strikers in the 39th match of the BBL 2024-25 at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Saturday, January 18.
Ashton Tuner’s Perth Scorchers are at the seventh rank with three wins and six losses from nine games, accumulating six points. Their three victories came against Melbourne Stars by six wickets, Brisbane Heat by 33 runs, and Strikers by seven wickets.
On the other hand, Matt Short's Adelaide Strikers are occupying the sixth rank in the standings with three wins and six losses, amassing six points. They would be aiming to turn the tables after initially losing to Scorchers in this season.
SCO vs STR, BBL Match 39 Details
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2024-25, Match 39
Time & Date: 2:45 PM IST, Saturday, January 18
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
SCO vs STR, BBL Match 39 Pitch Report
Perth Stadium is expected to offer bounce for pacers right from ball one. However, batters can go for some important runs in the middle and death overs. Any score above 180 might be a bit tough for the chasing sides on this surface.
SCO vs STR, BBL Match 39 Probable XIs
Perth Scorchers
Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope
SCO vs STR, BBL Match Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Perth Scorchers
Though both these sides failed to create an impact in this season, we can expect Perth Scorchers to use their home advantage and come out on top over Strikers. Interestingly, Scorchers defeated Strikers in the earlier part of the season by seven wickets.
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