BBL 2025-26 Match 26: SCO vs REN head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Perth Scorchers will play against the Melbourne Renegades in Match 26 of the Big Bash League 2025-26. The match will be held at Perth Stadium on Wednesday, January 7.

The Perth Scorchers are having a strong season so far. They have won four out of six matches and are placed second on the points table. The team is on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their good form at home.

The Melbourne Renegades are placed seventh on the table. They have won two of their five matches so far. However, they are coming into this game after winning the Melbourne derby, which will give them some confidence.

SCO vs REN: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

Matches Played: 22
Perth Scorchers Won: 16
Melbourne Renegades Won: 5
No Result: 1

SCO vs REN: Pitch Report

The pitch at Perth Stadium offers help to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get good bounce, and spinners also get some assistance. Batting becomes easier in the second innings, so teams may prefer to chase. A total of 190 to 200 runs is usually a good score here.

SCO vs REN: Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (C), Joel Curtis (WK), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff