Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Match 30
Date: 8th January 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
THU vs SCO (Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers), Match 30 Preview
In the 30th match of the Big Bash League, 2023/24, Sydney Thunder (THU) will clash with Perth Scorchers (SCO) at the Sydney Showground Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 01:45 PM IST on 8th January 2024.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Points | NRR |
| HEA | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 | +1.435 |
| SIX | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | +0.253 |
| SCO | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | +1.153 |
| STA | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1.122 |
| HUR | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -0.066 |
| STR | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -0.231 |
| THU | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -0.421 |
| REN | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.520 |
Last Encounter
In their last encounter (Match 39 of Big Bash League, 2022/23), Sydney Thunder’s Oliver Davies scored 76 match fantasy points, while Perth Scorchers’ Andrew Tye topped the fantasy points leaderboard with 105 match fantasy points.
Recent Performances
- Sydney Thunder lost their last match against Hobart Hurricanes by 7 wickets, with Daniel Sams being the top fantasy player (65 points).
- Perth Scorchers suffered a 9-wicket defeat against Adelaide Strikers in their recent match, with Josh Inglis scoring the highest fantasy points (57).
THU vs SCO, Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney – Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report:
- The Sydney Showground Stadium pitch is balanced, with an average 1st innings score of 142 runs in the last 20 matches.
- Pacers have been successful, taking 75% of the total wickets at this venue.
- Favorable conditions for pace bowlers, and cloud cover may assist them.
Weather Report:
- Temperature: 21.06 °C
- Humidity: 96%
- Wind Speed: 4.15 m/s
- Cloud cover expected with light rain forecasted, aiding pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, claiming 75% of the total wickets. Load up your fantasy team with pace bowlers.
THU vs SCO, Head to Head
In the 17 matches played between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers, bowlers from both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective sides.
THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 21, 46, 30, 74, 25 | – |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 13, 36, 43, 10 | – |
| Josh Inglis | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 26, 64, 17, 10, 2 | – |
Cameron Bancroft: A consistent wicket-keeper and top-order right-handed batter with an average of 39.2.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore: A top-order right-handed batter with a consistent average of 20.4.
Josh Inglis: A wicket-keeper and top-order right-handed batter with a recent average of 23.8.
THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 4, 3 |
| Andrew Tye | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 2, 1 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 13, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
Jason Behrendorff: A consistent left-arm fast-medium bowler with an average of 1.8 wickets per match.
Andrew Tye: A reliable right-arm medium-fast bowler with an average of 1.4 wickets per match.
Gurinder Sandhu: A right-arm fast-medium bowler with a consistent record, providing stability in fantasy points.
THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Aaron Hardie | 4 | 176 | 35.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 34, 57, 0, 85, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 10 | 2 | 25, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
| Cooper Connolly | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Aaron Hardie: A reliable all-rounder with a top-order batting position and an average of 35.2.
Daniel Sams: A quality all-rounder known for significant contributions with both bat and ball.
Cooper Connolly: A high-risk, high-returns pick, contributing with the bat as a top-order left-handed batter.
Top Players of the Last Match
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Lance Morris | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Laurie Evans | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 85, 24, 13, 44, 20 | – |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 10 | 2 | 25, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
| Josh Inglis | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 26, 64, 17, 10, 2 | – |
| Chris Green | 3 | 36 | 7.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 33, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 7, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder:
- Daniel Sams: 65 match fantasy points
- Chris Green: 52 match fantasy points
- Nathan McAndrew: 39 match fantasy points
Top Point Getters for Perth Scorchers:
- Lance Morris: 147 match fantasy points
- Laurie Evans: 124 match fantasy points
- Josh Inglis: 63 match fantasy points
THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 4, 3 |
| Andrew Tye | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 2, 1 |
| Aaron Hardie | 4 | 176 | 35.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 34, 57, 0, 85, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 21, 46, 30, 74, 25 | – |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 10 | 2 | 25, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
Captain: Jason Behrendorff
Vice-Captain: Alex Hales
Squad Information
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Squad: Laurie Evans, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Gannon, Sam Whiteman, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Stephen Eskinazi, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Zak Crawley, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Hamish McKenzie, Liam Haskett.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Pat Cummins, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray, Sam Konstas.
Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Cameron Bancroft and Matthew Gilkes
Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, and Alex Hales
All-Rounders: Cooper Connolly, Chris Green, and Ashton Agar
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, and Jhye Richardson
Captain: Jason Behrendorff
Vice-Captain: Alex Hales
