- Match: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 24th Match
- Date- 28th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Time- 1:45 PM IST
- Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 13-20° C
THU vs SCO, 24th Match General Online Betting Odds
Sydney Thunder- 2.40
Perth Scorchers- 1.60
THU vs SCO Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For THU vs SCO | THU (Odds) | SCO (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Betway | 2.10 | 1.66 |
| Unibet | 2.35 | 1.60 |
THU vs SCO, Today Match Prediction, 24th Match, Big Bash League, 28th December
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Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder will lock horns with Perth Scorchers, in the 24th match of the Big Bash League 2021 as Manuka Oval in Canberra will host this fixture. They are currently placed in the fourth spot on the points table with 9 points only. Sydney Thunder will look o get back on the track as they are coming with a humiliating defeat on their back by 30 runs in their previous game. Thunders have a star-studded batting line-up in the presence of Sam Billings, Alex Hales, Matthew Hikes. However, they are struggling with the inconsistency of their batting unit.
On the other hand, Thunders’s bowling department looks well settled under the guidance of their skipper Chris Green. The hosts will be banking upon their informed batsman Alex Ross, who has amassed 175 runs in 5 games at a high strike rate of 143.44. It looks like a difficult walk for Thunders in the upcoming affair against Perth. But, they have the potential to stop unstoppable-looking Perth Scorchers.
Top Batsmen for Sydney Thunder-
- Alex Hales- 307 runs in 10 Matches, 152.73 Strike rate
- Sam Billings- 292 Runs in 10 Matches, 145.27 Strike rate
Top Bowler for Sydney Thunder-
- Tanveer Sangha- 13 Wickets in 10 Matches, 8.41 Economy
- Daniel Sams- 7 Wickets in 7 matches, 9.54 Economy
Perth Scorchers
Scorchers have had an exceptional run in the tournament so far and are currently sitting on the top of the points table with 21 points with a healthy run rate of +1.673. They have won all the six matches they have played so far and are currently in lethal form in the tournament. They won their last fixture against the Renegades by a margin of eight wickets.
In the last fixture the batting first the Renegades posted a total of 151 Runs at the end of 20 overs where the bowlers did a commendable job restricting the batters and completely dismantled the middle order by taking wickets at regular intervals. Jason Behrendorff, Tymal Mills, and Ashton Agar took two scalps each. In return, Mitchell Marsh and Colin Munro put up a 100 run partnership to take their side to victory. Currently, the Scorchers are unstoppable in the tournament and are expected to come on top of any side any given day.
Top Batsmen for Perth Scorchers-
- Mitchell Marsh- 365 Runs in 8 Matches, 154.66 Strike Rate
- Colin Munro- 243 Runs in 10 Matches, 129. 225 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Perth Scorchers-
- Andrew Tye- 16 Wickets in 10 matches, 7.47 Economy
- Jason Behrendorff- 12 Wickets in 10 matches, 7.45 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20 Domestic
| Venue | Canberra |
| Total matches | 18 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 167 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 120 |
| Highest total recorded | Sydney Thunder 219/7 |
| Lowest total recorded | Brisbane Heat 125/10 |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy in Canberra as we can see a dip in temperature early morning. It is expected to get a bit warmer as the day progresses. There are very slight chances for rain to play spoilsport. The temperature will hover around 13-20 °C.
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: 47%
- Wind: 16 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at Canberra has been a belter to bat on, and it is expected to be a high-scoring game. The bowlers have to be particular about their lengths to dismiss the batters. The team chasing the total has always had the upper hand here. A high total above 170 runs on the board batting first is required.
THU vs SCO, 24th Match, Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Sydney Thunder Playing 11-
Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Saqib Mahmood, Tanveer Sangha
Wicketkeeper- Sam Billings
Batsmen- Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha
All-Rounder- Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting
Bowlers- Tanveer Sangha, Saqib Mahmood, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew
Perth Scorchers Playing 11-
Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills
Wicketkeeper- Josh Inglis
Batsmen- Colin Munro, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Cameron Bancroft
All-Rounder- Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar
Bowlers- Andrew Tye, J Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills
THU vs SCO, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Perth Scorchers is expected to win against Sydney Thunder.
It has been a dream run for the Scorchers so far as they have emerged on top of every team they met in the tournament so far. With the likes of Colin Munro and Bancroft in form, their batting unit can chase or post-high totals on the board on any given day. They will be looking to carry on the same winning momentum in this fixture as well.
On the other hand, it has been a hot and cold journey for the Thunder in the tournament. With just two wins and three losses, they need be to overcome the failures of the past and work together as a whole unit in order to come against the unbeatable Scorchers who are currently favorites to win this match as well.
Popular Betting Odds For THU vs SCO, Match 24, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Sydney Thunder- Alex Ross (6.50)
Alex Ross is in influential form with the bat for Sydney Thunders. He has played a few match-winning knocks in this edition for the former BBL winners. So far he has amassed 175 runs in just 5 games. Looking forward to his run with the willow, Ross will be a player to watch out for and bet on. The betting players should go for a safe pick in this category and pick the top in-form batsman of Thunders, who has the highest probability to go for a demolishing knock against the heavy-duty bowling line-up of Perth Scorchers.
Top Batsman for Perth Scorchers- Mitchell Marsh (3.25)
Mitchell Marsh is currently the leading run-scorer of the Scorchers. The Right-handed Batsman has hammered 249 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 149.10 including his unbeaten 100 against the Hurricanes. At the same time, he can contribute with the bowl as well with his medium-fast bowling. So far he has amassed 1806 Runs in 66 matches during his BBL career. He is currently at the pinnacle of his form and will prove to be a vital player in this match as well.
Top Bowler for Sydney Thunder- Tanveer Sangha (3.75)
The 20-year-old youngster leg spinner from Australia has proved his worth for his team. Though he hasn’t played that many BBL matches he has picked 29 scalps in 20 matches he played with an impressive economy of 7.80. He is a key player to place your bets on as the pitch in Canberra will provide him assistance for his leg spin. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Thunder with eight wickets in five matches.
Top Bowler for Perth Scorchers- Andrew Tye (3.20)
The Australian has been exceptional in this edition of the BBL and is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. So far he has picked 10 Wickets in 6 matches with a 7.66 Economy Rate. While he was overshadowed by other bowlers in the previous match against the Renegades and failed to take scalps at the end of three overs, his potential cannot be neglected. He will be looking for a comeback in this fixture with his ability to bowl yorkers at will and enough variations to keep Thunder batsmen on their toes.
