SCO vs STR Today Dream11 Prediction, Match-39, BBL 2024-2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Players, and Pitch Report

Perth Scorchers and Adelaide strikers will face each other in the 39th match. Perth Stadium, Perth, will host the game on January 18, 2025.

SCO vs STR Match Preview

Both teams won three matches out of nine. Perth is in 7th place, while Adelaide is in 6th place on the points table. Perth lost their last four consecutive games.

Perth Scorchers: Perth Scorchers started their BBL 2024-25 season on a winning note; they won by 6 wickets in their opening match against Melbourne Stars. In their last match, they lost by 61 runs against the Thunder; they bowled first and got a target of 159 runs. Aaron Hardie scored 41 runs. In their bowling line-up, Lance Morris took three wickets. 

Adelaide Strikers: Adelaide Strikers started their BBL 2024-25 season with a loss against Sydney Thunder. Strikers played 6 matches this season, and they have just won two matches till now. In their last match, they lost by 3 wickets against the Sixers; they batted first and scored ‌182 runs. Ollie Pope and Alex Rose played very well and scored 57 and 48 runs, respectively. In the bowling department, Lloyd Pope and Jamie Overton took 2 wickets each. They surely want to get a winning result in the next few matches.

     Pitch Report

• Pitch:
• Flat Pitch
• Batting Condition:
• Average 
• Pace Bowling:
• Average 
• Spin Bowling:
• Average 

Past Performance Stats at the Venue

• The average 1st innings score is 165 runs at the Perth Stadium, Perth, in T20 matches, and the second innings average score is 147 runs. This shows that the batting conditions at this venue are good. 

    Weather Report

• Sunny Day
• Rain Chance – 6 %
• Humidity – 35 %
• Wind – 14 kph

SCO vs STR Toss Prediction

Advantages of Bat First on This Pitch

On this ground, we show good competition with the bat and ball. There is not much dependency on the toss result. In 51% of matches, teams choose to bat first after winning the toss. The team that chooses to bat first wins 50% of the matches. Winning the toss and being elected to bat gives the team a strategic advantage.

Teams

Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner(C), Finn Allen (wk), Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Hurst (wk), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Norris, Andrew Tye, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Bryce Jackson

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Tom Banton, Tom Alsop, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Daniel Drew, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Callum Vidler, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Tom Straker

SCO vs STR Head-to-Head Record

Total H2H Match – 26

Perth Scorchers Won – 14

Adelaide Strikers Won – 12

Team Form (Recent 5 Matches)

Perth Scorchers: L, L, L, L, W, 

Adelaide Strikers: L, W, L, W, L, 

Probable Playing 11

Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner(C), Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Marsh, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Norris, Mathew Spoors 

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Brenden Doggett, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope,

Player Stats of Both Teams

Most Runs in the Season

Most Wickets in the Season

Must Picks for SCO vs STR Match

Top wicket-keepers to pick

Finn Allen | WK | SCO: Finn Allen played 135 T20 matches and scored 3,715 runs. In the last match against the Thunder, he scored 9 runs. He is a good pick for this match.

Ollie Pope | WK | STR: The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has played 67 T20 matches, in which he has scored 1,465 runs. He scored 57 runs against the Sixers in the last game. Having him on your side would help you earn more fantasy points.

Top Batters to Pick

Aaron Hardie | BAT | SCO: Hardie played 69 matches in the BBL, scored 1132 runs, and took 26 wickets as well. In the last inning against the Thunder, he scored 22 runs. You can pick him in your fantasy team.

Ashton Turner| BAT | SCO: In his BBL career, he has shown his skills and ability to win matches one-handed. He played in 128 matches in BBL, scoring 2,256 runs. In his last match, he didn’t perform well against the Thunder. Because of his wonderful experience and excellent form, he should be on your fantasy team.

Chris Lynn | BAT | STR: Lynn played 127 BBL matches and scored 3,955 runs. In his last match against Brisbane Heat, he scored a brilliant knock of 47 runs off 20 balls with a strike rate of 235. Having him on your side would help you earn more fantasy points.

Alex Ross| BAT | STR: Currently, Ross is in suitable form. In this league, has played 111 matches and scored 2,170 runs with a good strike rate of 128. In the last match against the Sixers, he scored a brilliant knock of 48 runs off 37 balls. He is a good choice to pick for this match.

Top All-Rounders to Pick

Cooper Connolly| BAT | SCO: Currently, Connolly is in outstanding form. In this season, he played 9 matches and scored 312 runs with two fifties. Currently, is the second top run scorer in the league. He is a must-pick choice for this match.

Jamie Overton | AR | STR: In his brief career in the BBL, he showed his skills and ability to win matches one-handed. Jamie has amassed 582 runs in 18 BBL matches and has also taken 27 wickets. In the last game against the Sixers, he scored just 32 runs and took two wickets. He is in excellent form in the current BBL season. He should be on your fantasy team.

Mathew Short | AR | STR: Short played 80 innings of BBL, where he scored 2,142 runs and also took 32 wickets in 58 innings. In the last match against the Sixers, he didn’t perform well, but recently; he scored a brilliant hundred. He is also a good pick for the fantasy team.

Top Bowlers to Pick

Jason Behrendorff | BOW | SCO: The left-arm fast-medium bowler has played 105 T20 BBL matches and picked 137 wickets. In the last seven games this season; he picked at least one wicket in each match. His inclusion in your fantasy side will increase your chances of winning as well. 

Lloyd Pope | BOW | STR: The leg-break googly bowler has played 39 T20 BBL matches in which he has picked 47 wickets. In the last four matches, he took at least 2 wickets in each. In the last match against the Sixers, he took two wickets. His inclusion in your fantasy side will increase your chances of winning as well.

Captain & Vice-Captain

Captain

Copper Connolly, Mathew Short 

Vice-Captain 

Jason Behrendorff, Alex Ross

SCO vs STR Today Match Prediction

• Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Perth Scorchers (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-75
• SCO Total: 155-175
• Match Winner: Perth Scorchers 

• Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Adelaide Strikers (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-65
• STR Total: 150-170
• Match Winner: Adelaide Strikers

Who Will Win Today’s SCO vs STR Cricket Match?

Perth Scorchers won more matches in their head-to-head clash with Adelaide, but currently, they are out of form. While Adelaide is trying to perform well in the league. Both teams are well aware of the conditions at the Perth Stadium, Perth, and they have players who can exploit them excellently. Based on these factors, we predict an Adelaide Striker’s victory.

Dream11 Team For This Match

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Disclaimer

The author created this team based on his knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, note the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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