The BBL 2024-25 is back, bringing exciting cricket with competitive matches, great players, and memorable moments. The season started on December 15, 2024, and will end with the grand final on January 27, 2025.

In the 39th match of BBL 2025, Perth Scorchers will play against Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium. Perth Scorchers are in seventh place with three wins out of nine matches. They lost their last match against Thunder. Adelaide Strikers also have three wins out of nine matches and are in sixth place in the points table. This article will give a detailed match preview, players to watch, pitch conditions, and key insights about the match.

SCO vs STR (Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers) Match Details

Match: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (SCO vs STR)
League: Big Bash League
Date: Saturday, 18th January 2025
Time: 2:45 PM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting as the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers face a tough challenge here, and the team batting first should aim for a target score of 130 runs. The average first-innings score is 183. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts clear skies, making it a perfect day for cricket. The wicket is expected to be batting-friendly, which means fast bowlers may struggle. The match will take place at Perth Stadium, with the temperature around 22.1°C and humidity at 78%. There is no rain expected.

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Key Players to Watch

Perth Scorchers

1. Cooper Connolly – Cooper Connolly played his first match of the season on Saturday, scoring 33 runs and showing good form.

2. Lance Morris – Lance Morris bowled a brilliant spell in the last match, picking up 3 wickets.

3. Jason Behrendorff – The star bowler of Perth Scorchers, Jason has taken 14 wickets in 9 matches. With his experience in the IPL, he is definitely a player to watch out for.

Adelaide Strikers

1. Matthew Short – One of the most consistent batsmen in the Strikers team, Matthew Short has scored 50+ runs in each of his last two innings.

2. Jamie Overton – Jamie Overton is handy with the bat and can score quick runs at number 6 for the Strikers.

3. Chris Lynn – The veteran batter has scored 230 runs in 7 matches. With his experience in playing various leagues, he is definitely a player to watch out for in the upcoming match.

SCO vs STR Head-to-Head Stats

In the head-to-head stats between SCO and STR, a total of 18 matches have been played. Adelaide Strikers have won 8, while Perth Scorchers have won 10, with no ties or no results. In the last 5 encounters, the Strikers have won 2 matches, and the Scorchers have won 3.

SCO vs STR Live Telecast and Streaming Details

The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and available for streaming on Hotstar.

Probable Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XI

Sam Fanning, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris.

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XI

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope.