The Knockout of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 has Perth Scorchers taking on Adelaide Strikers. The match will be played at the Perth Stadium, Perth on 20th January at 02:10 PM IST.
SCO vs STR (Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers), Knockout - Match Information
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, Knockout
Date: 20th January, 2024
Time: 02:10 PM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
SCO vs STR (Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers), Knockout Preview
Perth Scorchers have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Adelaide Strikers have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 10 | 7 | 1 | 16 | +0.972 |
| SIX | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | +0.339 |
| SCO | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | +0.725 |
| STR | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | +0.331 |
| HUR | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -0.268 |
| STA | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1.051 |
| REN | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -0.289 |
| THU | 10 | 1 | 7 | 4 | -0.652 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Matthew Short was the Man of the Match and Josh Inglis scored the highest fantasy points for Perth Scorchers with 57 match fantasy points while Matthew Short topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Adelaide Strikers with 144 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Perth Scorchers against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Perth Scorchers was Laurie Evans who scored 107 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers was Lloyd Pope who scored 152 fantasy points.
SCO vs STR, Perth Stadium, Perth Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Perth Stadium, Perth is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 148 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Perth Stadium, Perth
The temperature will hover around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 46%. Winds at a speed of 5.9 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 83% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
SCO vs STR, Head-to-Head
In the 24 matches played between these 2 teams, Adelaide Strikers' all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Perth Scorchers.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 253 | 50.6 | 0 | 0 | 37, 50, 27, 83, 56 | - |
| Laurie Evans | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 72, 26, 51, 5, 29 | - |
| Josh Inglis | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 18, 5, 28, 26, 39 | - |
- Christopher Austin Lynn
Chris Lynn is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 253 runs averaging 50.6 per match.
- Laurie John Evans
Laurie Evans can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Laurie Evans has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 72, 26, 51, 5 and 29 runs at an average of 36.6 per match.
- Joshua Patrick Inglis
Josh Inglis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Josh Inglis has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 18, 5, 28, 26 and 39 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Pope | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 4, 0, 1, 2, 1 |
| Henry Thornton | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Lance Morris | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
- Lloyd Aylmer James Pope
Lloyd Pope is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Lloyd Pope is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 4, 0, 1, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Henry Thomas Raphael York Thornton
Henry Thornton is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Henry Thornton has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2, 0, 2 and 2 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Henry Thornton played here, he has taken 2, 0 and 2 wickets.
- Lance R Morris
Lance Morris can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches, Lance Morris has taken 0, 3, 1, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 5, 3, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches Lance Morris played here, he has taken 10 wickets.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 3 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 74, 0, 39, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aaron Hardie | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 32, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 3, 2, 3, 0, 0 |
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 74, 0, 39 and 0 runs averaging 22.6 per match.
- Aaron Mark Hardie
Aaron Hardie can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Aaron Hardie has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 32, 0, 9, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 8.2 per match.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jamie Overton has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 5 runs at an average of 1 per match. Jamie Overton can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Pope | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 4, 0, 1, 2, 1 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 74, 0, 39, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Laurie Evans | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 72, 26, 51, 5, 29 | - |
| Aaron Hardie | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 32, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 3, 2, 3, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Perth Scorchers are Laurie Evans with 107 match fantasy points, Aaron Hardie with 105 match fantasy points and Jason Behrendorff with 83 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Adelaide Strikers are Lloyd Pope with 152 match fantasy points, Matthew Short with 112 match fantasy points and Jamie Overton with 83 match fantasy points.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 3 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 74, 0, 39, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aaron Hardie | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 32, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Lloyd Pope | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 4, 0, 1, 2, 1 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 3, 2, 3, 0, 0 |
| Henry Thornton | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 74, 0, 39 and 0 runs averaging 22.6 per match.
- Aaron Mark Hardie
Aaron Hardie is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aaron Hardie has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 32, 0, 9, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 8.2 per match.
- Lloyd Aylmer James Pope
Lloyd Pope can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Lloyd Pope has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls leg-break googly and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is an all-rounder with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jamie Overton is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 5 runs at an average of 1 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
- Henry Thomas Raphael York Thornton
Henry Thornton is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Henry Thornton has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. Henry Thornton has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2, 0, 2 and 2 wickets in recent matches. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 2, 0 and 2 wickets.
SCO vs STR Squad Information
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Squad: Chris Lynn, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Jamie Overton, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Adam Hose, Henry Thornton, Henry Hunt, Wes Agar, Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett, D'Arcy Short, Lloyd Pope, Harry Nielsen, Benjamin Manenti, Josh Kann and Thomas Kelly.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Squad: Laurie Evans, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Gannon, Sam Whiteman, Jason Behrendorff, Marcus Harris, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Stephen Eskinazi, Josh Inglis, Zak Crawley, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Hamish McKenzie and Liam Haskett.
SCO vs STR Possible Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Possible Playing XI: Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Harry Nielsen, Thomas Kelly, Lloyd Pope, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Henry Thornton, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton and D'Arcy Short.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Possible Playing XI: Josh Inglis, Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi, Nick Hobson, Sam Whiteman, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly and Ashton Agar.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Josh Inglis
Batter: Thomas Kelly
All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie and Jamie Overton
Bowlers: Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff and Hamish McKenzie
Captain: Lloyd Pope
Vice-Captain: Aaron Hardie
Photo credit: Alamy
