Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers: BBL 24 First Knockout Game

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Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers: The Perth Scorchers are determined to win a record-breaking sixth BBL championship, but they will have to go the extra mile, beginning with a knockout match against the Adelaide Strikers.

Perth needs to be at the top of their game on Saturday night at Optus Stadium because even though the Strikers will be missing some of their big players, they still represent a threat.

The 42nd T20 match between Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers will take place on January 20th, 2024, at Optus Stadium, Burswood, Australia.

Match Details to Note:

Match: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 42nd T20 match

Date: January 20th, 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 02:10 PM IST

Venue: Optus Stadium, Burswood, Australia.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers

Perth Scorchers (Match Odds- 1.57)

Preview

The Perth Scorchers had a great start to the season but faltered during the home-and-away stretch, dropping their final three games.

It’s evident that the Scorchers aren’t quite the dominant squad of years past because each of those losses came against teams ranked in the top four.

Also, after smashing 292 runs in the middle order, important batsman Laurie Evans left the team to satisfy his ILT20 obligations, creating a huge hole.

But going into this finals series, the team still has a tonne of skill. With 328 runs, Aaron Hardie is the second-highest run scorer in the BBL13. Josh Inglis, another national representative, has also performed admirably with 226 runs.

It’s encouraging for the upcoming week that Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, and Andrew Tye are among the top 10 wicket takers with the ball.

Evans is expected to miss, so the starting lineup for the matchup against the Strikers will change.

Steve Eskinazi had a hand injury against the Sixers, so the Scorchers will be worried about his return to full health. Although his chances of playing are thought to be 50/50, if he does suit up, Marcus Harris, a local substitute, ought to take Evans’ position.

Full Squad:

Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi

Players to watch out for:

Aaron Hardie

With 328 runs, Aaron Hardie is the second-highest run scorer in the BBL13.

Jason Behrendorff

It’s encouraging for the upcoming week that Jason Behrendorff is among the top 10 wicket takers with the ball.

Possible Playing XI:

Stephen Eskinazi, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Marcus Harris, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Adelaide Strikers (Match Odds- 2.40)

Preview

With four straight victories under their belt, the Adelaide Strikers are currently the best side in the BBL.

From beginning to end, Matt Short has been a masterclass. Leading the Strikers to many victories, he has amassed 509 runs, almost 200 more than any other player.

Jamie Overton (16 wickets) and Chris Lynn (243 runs) have both validated their position as big-name acquisitions by putting up steady performances during their assignments.

Regretfully, neither is accessible for the season’s pivotal period.

Adam Hose, the batting, feels the same way, therefore significant adjustments will be needed for the Knockout.

It makes sense that Henry Hunt and James Bazley, the only reserves with batting skills, will be called up to the starting eleven as there is a batting and all-rounder place open.

This leaves the Strikers with a lineup that appears to be ideal: four front-line bowlers, a bowling all-rounder, and six real batsmen.

Full Squad:

Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Rashid Khan (withdrawn), Jamie Overton, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, David Payne (overseas replacement for Rashid Khan), Josh Kann

Players to watch out for:

Matt Short

From beginning to end, Matt Short has been a masterclass. Leading the Strikers to many victories, he has amassed 509 runs, almost 200 more than any other player.

Jamie Overton

Jamie Overton (16 wickets) has validated his position as big-name acquisitions by putting up steady performances during his assignments.

Possible Playing XI:

Matt Short, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Toss Prediction:

We anticipate that Perth Scorchers, who won the toss and elected to bat, will prefer to bat first in this match even if they lost their previous game played here. We predict that if the Strikers win the toss, they will opt to field first since they have won their last four games when they have chosen to do so.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Pitch Report:

As the entire tournament has shown, this is a great batting pitch. We anticipate 398 runs in this Knockout game, as we did on Tuesday.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Match Report:

I agree with the gamblers that Perth is the slight favourite in this Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers match. The Scorchers have just lost once in Perth all season, making them a notoriously tough team to defeat at home. The Strikers are also woefully short-staffed since Lynn and Overton, two of their most vital players, are absent. Perth looks to bat a lot deeper and has unquestionably better bowling, thus Matt Short’s performance will determine how well Adelaide can contend.

Perth Scorchers is the clear to win the Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers match at the odds of 1.57

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Most Recommended Player for Bet:

With 328 runs, Aaron Hardie is the second-highest run scorer in the BBL13. He will be the most recommended player to bet for in the Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers game.

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