SCO vs STR, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Field Report | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers

The 39th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 will see the Perth Scorchers take on the Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium.

The Scorchers are enduring a challenging season, sitting penultimate in the points table with just three wins from nine matches. Their performances have fallen short of expectations, leaving them in a precarious position as the tournament progresses.

Similarly, the Strikers have had an average campaign, also managing just three wins so far. Both teams are struggling to stay in contention for the final.

Match details: BBL|14, SCO vs STR

• Date and time: January 18, 09:15 GMT/ 14:45 IST/ 17:15 local
• place: Perth Stadium, Perth

Perth Stadium Field Report

The Perth stadium is known for its fast and swollen pitch, which provides good carry for the bowlers. While the fast bowlers may find early movement, the pitch is expected to become more batsman-friendly as the match progresses. So winning the toss and opting to play first is an ideal option at this site.

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen, Ollie Pope
• Beaters: Ashton Turner, D’Arcy Short
• Versatile: Ashton Agar, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly
• Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope, Lance Morris

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

Option 1: Cooper Connolly (c), Matthew Short (vc)
Option 2: Jason Behrendorff (c), D’Arcy Short (vc)

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SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Aaron Hardie, Alex Ross, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett

SCO vs STR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 9:15 GMT):

Equipment:

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), James Bazley, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham, Liam Haskett, Liam Scott

Perth Scorchers: Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (week), Aaron HardieCooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Andrew Tye

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