Match Information
- Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Qualifier
- Date: 28th January 2023
- Time: 01:45 PM IST
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
SCO vs SIX (Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers), Qualifier Preview
Perth Scorchers, having played 14 matches, aim to solidify their top spot, while Sydney Sixers, also with 14 matches under their belt, currently hold the second position on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2022/23 Points Table
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Points | NRR |
| SCO | 14 | 11 | 3 | 22 | +1.205 |
| SIX | 14 | 10 | 3 | 21 | +0.846 |
| REN | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.027 |
| THU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.716 |
| HEA | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.483 |
| HUR | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.340 |
| STR | 14 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -0.151 |
| STA | 14 | 3 | 11 | 6 | -0.287 |
Previous Encounter and Last Match Performances
In their recent encounter, Sean Abbott was the Man of the Match, and Stephen Eskinazi and Sean Abbott were the top fantasy point-scorers for Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers, respectively.
- In the last match against Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers won by 10 runs, with Cameron Bancroft being the top fantasy player scoring 130 points.
- Sydney Sixers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 24 runs in their last match, with Steven Smith contributing 100 fantasy points.
SCO vs SIX, Optus Stadium, Perth Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch at Optus Stadium:
- Balanced pitch with an average 1st innings score of 147 runs in the last 20 matches.
- Sporting pitch offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers.
Weather Report for Optus Stadium, Perth:
- Temperature: 26.43 °C
- Humidity: 42%
- Wind Speed: 7.99 m/s
Pace or Spin?
- Pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue, indicating a preference for pace.
SCO vs SIX, Head to Head
In the 26 matches played between these two teams, Perth Scorchers bowlers have accumulated the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Sixers.
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Player Picks
Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Runs | Avg R | Recent Scores |
| Stephen Sean Eskinazi | – | – | 48 | 177, 56, 29, 41, 50 |
| Cameron Timothy Bancroft | – | – | 47 | 95, 7, 1, 1, 55 |
| Steven Peter Devereux Smith | – | – | 61 | 66, 125, 101, 36, 4 |
Top Bowler Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Fantasy Rating | Recent Wickets |
| Andrew James Tye | – | 9.5 | 7, 2, 3, 2, 0 |
| Benjamin James Dwarshuis | – | 8.4 | 0, 2, 3, 0, 2 |
| Jason Paul Behrendorff | – | 8.4 | 0, 1, 1, 3, 1 |
Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Fantasy Rating | Recent Contributions |
| Sean Anthony Abbott | – | 8.8 | 12 wickets, 2, 3, 1, 3, 3 wickets |
| Hayden Kerr | – | 8.3 | 43 match fantasy points average, |
| 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 wickets recent matches | |||
| Aaron Mark Hardie | – | 8.2 | 52 match fantasy points average, |
| 22, 43, 90, 1, 11 recent contributions |
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
Top point-getters for Perth Scorchers were Cameron Bancroft (130 fantasy points), Stephen Eskinazi (100 fantasy points), and Aaron Hardie (60 fantasy points).
Top performers for Sydney Sixers were Steven Smith (100 fantasy points), Sean Abbott (87 fantasy points), and Hayden Kerr (64 fantasy points).
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | Fantasy Rating | Recent Performances |
| Andrew James Tye | 9.5 | 8 wickets in recent 5 matches, consistent performer |
| Sean Anthony Abbott | 8.8 | 12 wickets in recent 5 matches, consistent wicket-taker |
| Benjamin James Dwarshuis | 8.4 | 7 wickets in recent 5 matches, reliable performer |
| Jason Paul Behrendorff | 8.4 | 6 wickets in recent 5 matches, steady contributor |
| Hayden Kerr | 8.3 | Consistent all-round contributions |
Captain: Andrew James Tye
Vice-Captain: Sean Anthony Abbott
SCO vs SIX Squad Information
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Squad:
Adam Lyth, Mitchell Marsh, David Payne, Faf du Plessis, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Agar, Tymal Mills, Ashton Turner, Cameron Bancroft, Chris Sabburg, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Stephen Eskinazi, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Peter Hatzoglou, Hamish McKenzie.
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad:
Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, Steve O’Keefe, Dan Christian, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Chris Jordan, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mickey Edwards, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe, Josh Kann, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Izharulhaq Naveed, Lachlan Shaw.
SCO vs SIX Possible Playing XI
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Possible Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi, Josh Inglis, Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, David Payne, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly.
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Possible Playing XI:
Steven Smith, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Izharulhaq Naveed, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Dan Christian.
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper:
- Josh Inglis
Batters:
- Cameron Bancroft
- Stephen Eskinazi
- Steven Smith
All-Rounders:
- Aaron Hardie
- Hayden Kerr
Bowlers:
- Andrew Tye
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Izharulhaq Naveed
- Jason Behrendorff
- Sean Abbott
Captain: Andrew Tye
Vice-Captain: Sean Abbott