A must-win game for the Scorchers and Strikers to reach playoffs
| Date | January 18, 2025 |
| Time | 2:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Mitchell Marsh has odds of 2.95 to be Perth Scorchers' best batsman
- Matthew Short has odds of 2.95 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batsman
- Andrew Tye has odds of 3.20 to be Perth Scorchers' best bowler
- Henry Thornton has odds of 3.50 to be Adelaide Strikers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the final leg of the league stage in the Big Bash League 2024-25, and only one spot in the playoffs remains. The Sydney Sixers, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder have already made it to the next round. The 39th game of the season will see the Perth Scorchers up against the Adelaide Strikers at their home ground as both teams look to reach the next round. The Scorchers have struggled in the last few games and come here with a loss against the Sydney Thunder. Their good record against the Strikers offers them better odds in this game. The Strikers went down against the Sydney Sixers in the last game and shall aim to win and keep their hopes alive. Both teams have high stakes in the battle, and we expect it to be a close contest.
Perth Scorchers Preview
Ashton Turner, and his men seem to have lost their way at the most crucial stage of the tournament. The team suffered four consecutive losses and a 61-run loss against the Sydney Thunder in the last game. They had defeated the Strikers earlier in the season and shall play on their home turf, putting them ahead on cricket betting sites. Turner would expect a strong show from his players and favourable results in other games to reach the next round.
Sam Fanning and Finn Allen have struggled at the top, and the team expects them to give a strong start in this contest. Aaron Hardie will look to steer the innings at No. 3 and add runs in the middle order with Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Turner. The lower middle order has failed in the tournament, and they expect good performances from Nick Hobson, Matthew Spoors, and Ashton Agar.
Jason Behrendorff is the most experienced bowler on the team, and he must strike early, sharing the new ball with Lance Morris. Andrew Tye will make a comeback in this game, strengthening their bowling. He must do well in the middle overs with Ashton Agar. The side expects a good show in the supporting role from Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Spoors.
Expected Starting XI for Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Adelaide Strikers Preview
Matthew Short and his team have their last shot at the playoffs. Of course, they will need a few other results to favour them. The team has struggled with its consistency this season. It was a poor show from the bowling attack that led them to a 3-wicket loss against the Sydney Sixers. They are down on cricket betting apps' pecking order and need a strong comeback in this game.
Matthew Short must lead from the front and deliver an electrifying start in the game with D'Arcy Short. The middle order batted well in the last game, and the team expects partnerships between Alex Carey, Ollie Pope, and Alex Ross. Jamie Overton's departure is a loss for the team, and they need runs from Harry Manenti and Liam Haskett in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team expects a good show in this contest from Henry Thornton and Brendan Doggett with the new ball. Lloyd Pope and Jordan Buckingham must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show in the supporting role from D'Arcy Short and Liam Haskett.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), Liam Haskett, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope
TOSS: To Bowl First
In four games this season at Perth, the side chasing the score has won three times. It isn't easy to set a score as the conditions favor the bowlers early in the day. The team winning the toss would like to use the conditions to their advantage by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Perth during this contest. The batting conditions will be challenging initially but will improve as the game progresses. The wicket has a lot for the bowlers, but batsmen can play their strokes freely. The side batting first would like 170 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Adelaide Strikers have struggled with the bat this season. The top order has been inconsistent, and this has hurt the team. They need a strong show from their top order to win this game. The Perth Scorchers have their batsmen in good form and enjoy a good record at this venue. We expect a close contest, but the Scorchers will have a slight edge in this contest.
Our Prediction is for Perth Scorchers to win
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