AS vs PS Match Preview

There is very little chance that either of these teams will make the top four. With 6 points from each of the nine games, their maximum score is 8 points. Other teams, such as BH and MR, are ahead and have a better chance of finishing in fourth place. Nonetheless, this is a must-win game for both teams, as they face off for another time this season. The last time they met, the Perth Scorchers limited the Stirkers to 142 runs before chasing down the target with 7 wickets in hand. Scorchers have struggled with their bats since then. They lost two successive home games immediately following their victory over Adelaide. The majority of their main batters are inconsistent.

AS vs PS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – 39th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Perth Stadium, Burswood

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 02:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs PS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AS vs PS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs PS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs PS Last Five Matches

PS ( Perth Scorchers )	L L W W L
AS ( Adelaide Strikers )	W L W L W

AS vs PS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AS Won	PS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	18	8	10	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

AS vs PS Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for AS vs PS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Cooper Connolly –  Cooper Connolly, who played his first match of the season on Saturday, played a knock of 33 runs and looks in form.
• Lance Morris – Lance Morris bowled a brilliant spell in the last match to pick up 3 wickets.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short is one of the most consistent batsmen in the Strikers team. He has scored 50+ runs in each of his last two innings.
• Jamie Overton –  Jamie Overton is also quite handy with the bat and can score some quick runs at number 6 for the Strikers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, D Arcy Short, Alex Ross, Matthew Short(C), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Henry Thornton, Jason Behrendorff(VC), Lance Morris, Lloyd Pope

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, D Arcy Short(VC), Ollie Pope, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly(C), Ashton Agar, Henry Thornton, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Lloyd Pope

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly

Vice-captain – Jason Behrendorff, D Arcy Short

Wicketkeeper – Finn Allen

AS vs PS Probable Winners:

Although PS is playing at home, we don't see much of a home advantage working in their favor. The visitors are in better shape with the bat and are going to have a slight advantage. However, the Perth Scorchers' bowlers appear to be threatening and could pose a tough challenge to the Strikers, resulting in a close contest between the two teams. Adelaide Strikers, because of their batting depth, will be given the advantage in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.