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This will be the 22nd game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Perth Scorchers will take on the Sydney Thunder at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match will be played on 3rd January 2025 at 3:45 PM IST.
Perth Scorchers have come back strongly by winning two matches after they lost two games in a row. They are looking in excellent form as a team coming into this game. The batters have done well and the bowlers are as usual very consistent for the Scorchers. They are in the 2nd spot with 3 wins in 5 games.
Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder are also coming to this game on the back of two consecutive wins. There is room for improvement in their batting department but the bowlers have done an excellent job. Wes Agar has been brilliant and so have Lockie Ferguson and Daniel Sams. David Warner returning to form will be a big boost for them.
BBL: REN vs STR Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sherfane Rutherford, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Optus Stadium will assist the fast bowlers. There will be ample movement for the pacers with the new ball and they’ll get extra bounce as well. Middle-order batters will be important after the new ball burst. Teams may prefer chasing if they win the toss. Scores in the range of 160-170 are expected.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
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- New ball bowlers from both teams will be important.
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- You can avoid the top-order batters from both teams.
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- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Jason Behrendorff (SCO)
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- Jason Behrendorff will be a key bowler for the Scorchers, especially in Jhye Richardson’s absence. He has 9 wickets in 5 games so far in this season.
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- Behrendorff will bowl the important overs and will be a good C/VC option.
Cooper Connolly (SCO)
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- Cooper Connolly is currently the highest run-scorer in BBL 14. He has scored 259 runs in 5 matches at an average of 57.25 including two fifties.
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- Connolly can also bowl an over or two in this game.
Wes Agar (THU)
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- Wes Agar has picked up 7 wickets (4+3) in his two games this season.
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- He will be a must in your fantasy teams for this game.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Perth Scorchers bats first
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- Aaron Hardie will be a top differential pick.
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- Lockie Ferguson and Wes Agar will be the top C/VC picks.
- Lockie Ferguson and Wes Agar will be the top C/VC picks.
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- You can take the risk of dropping Ashton Turner.
If Sydney Thunder bats first
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- Cameron Bancroft, Lance Morris and Matt Kelly will be the ideal differential picks.
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- Dropping Chris Green can be worth the risk.
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- Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye will be good C/VC picks.
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
