• Match: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 30th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
• Date and Time: January 08, 08:15 am GMT/ 01:45 pm IST / 07:15 pm local time
• Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Sydney Thunder: Sydney Thunder has been grappling with victories, enduring a winless streak since Christmas, notably facing a convincing defeat against Hobart Hurricanes in their recent game. However, the downturn in form for Perth Scorchers, suffering a substantial loss in their previous match, might offer an opportune moment for the struggling Thunder.

Perth Scorchers: Perth Scorchers typically boast a strong record in the BBL and have shown a consistent ability to bounce back with victories over the years. Despite their lackluster performance against Adelaide Strikers on Friday, it’s expected that they will respond with an improved display in the upcoming match.

Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (Captain), Cameron Bancroft (Wicket-Keeper), Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha.

Perth Scorchers: Aaron Hardie (Captain), Josh Inglis (Wicket-Keeper), Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris.

Sydney Thunder’s performance in the 2023/24 BBL, except for one win over Melbourne Stars, has been notably disappointing. They now face the defending champions and one of the competition’s top-performing sides in recent years. Despite this, the Scorchers encountered an unexpected loss in their previous match, sparking curiosity about their response. Our prediction leans towards the Perth Scorchers bouncing back with an enhanced performance, securing a victory over Sydney Thunder.

Given the unpredictability of determining a competitive score at this venue, it’s anticipated that both teams would prefer observing the opposition bat first. As a result, if they win the toss, the prediction leans towards both captains opting to field first in the upcoming match.

At this year’s BBL, this particular wicket is notably slower, providing batters with a surface where the ball won’t come onto the bat with significant pace. A competitive score is anticipated to be no higher than 160 runs on this pitch.

There might be some rain earlier in the day in Sydney, but dry conditions are predicted for Monday evening. Expect humidity levels to remain above 70% throughout the evening.

• Stadium: Sydney Showground Stadium
• City: Sydney