Sydney Thunder square off against Perth Scorchers in the 16th Match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Tuesday, 30th December. The match is slated to be played at Sydney Showground Stadium and the scheduled start time is 1:45 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record and props of the Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers match.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score in past matches at Sydney Showground Stadium is 142 runs.
- Sam Billings has scored 224 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 28.
- Cooper Connolly has scored 349 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 49.86.
Sydney Showground Stadium, Pitch Report
The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium generally offers a balanced contest but tends to favour teams chasing. Out of 61 Big Bash League matches played at this venue, teams batting second have won 31 games, compared to 27 wins for teams batting first, indicating a slight advantage while chasing.
The scoring pattern here is relatively modest, with the average first-innings total around 142 runs, while the average second-innings score drops to 121 runs. This suggests that the surface can slow down as the match progresses, making run-chases tricky if early wickets fall.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Head to Head Record
Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder faced off in 20 BBL matches so far. Here, Sydney Thunder won 11 matches while Perth Scorchers won 9.
- Matches Played: 20
- Sydney Thunder Won: 11
- Perth Scorchers Won: 9
Head to Head Record at Sydney Showground Stadium
At Sydney Showground Stadium, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder faced off in 7 matches. Perth Scorchers won three matches while Sydney Thunder won four.
- Matches Played: 7
- Sydney Thunder Won: 4
- Perth Scorchers Won: 3
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Squads
Sydney Thunder Squad: David Warner, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Oliver Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Aidan O’Connor, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Shadab Khan, Reece Topley.
Perth Scorchers Squad: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Laurie Evans, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Match Winner Prediction
Perth Scorchers are tipped to win this encounter against Sydney Thunder. The Scorchers are placed higher in the standings, reflecting their consistency and stronger overall performances in the tournament so far. Their squad balance and ability to handle pressure situations give them a clear edge going into this match.
While Sydney Thunder will have home conditions at the Sydney Showground Stadium, the venue has not been a fortress against Perth. The Scorchers have an evenly balanced record at this ground, suggesting they are comfortable playing here. Considering current form, standings and adaptability to conditions, Perth Scorchers start as favourites to come out on top.
Our Analysis: Perth Scorchers are more likely to win.
