In the 30th fixture of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24, the Sydney Thunder (THU) and Perth Scorchers (SCO) face off in a mouthwatering clash. The Sydney Thunder have had a relatively up-and-down season so far. Meanwhile, the Perth Scorchers’ winning run came to an end in their last game and would look to come back to winning ways in their upcoming clash.
THU vs SCO: Match Details
Match: Sydney Thunders (THU) vs Perth Scorchers (SCO), 30th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
Date and Time: January 08, 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney Plus Hotstar
THU vs SCO: Pitch Report
During the contest, expect temperatures of around 18°C, and a temperature of 16°C. The weather prediction calls for brisk evening temperatures, and overcast sky, with the potential for light rain towards the end of the game. These conditions should provide an exciting environment for both competitors and fans.
Sydney Showground Stadium’s surface usually favours batters since it has great bounce and speed, which makes for exciting Twenty20 matches. Fans might expect more support for quick bowlers due to the predicted windy weather.
THU vs SCO: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder (THU): Matthew Gikes (WK), Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Cameron Bancroft, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Hatcher
Perth Scorchers (SCO): Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson
THU vs SCO: Full Squad
Sydney Thunder (THU): Jason Sangha (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan
Perth Scorchers (SCO): Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi
THU vs SCO: Dream 11 Fantasy picks
Grand League
THU VS SCO Dream 11
Wicket Keepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis (VC)
Batters: Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Zak Crawley
All-rounders: Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Aaron Hardie (C), Connor Connolly
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morriss
Head to Head
THU VS SCO Dream 11
Wicket Keepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis, Sam Whiteman
Batters: Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Laurie Evans
All-rounders: Daniel Sams (C), Chris Green (VC), Aaron Hardie, Connor Connolly
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff
