SCO vs SIX Qualifier 1 Match Preview:

The Big Bash League 2026 has now reached its final stages. The Perth Scorchers will take on the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier on Tuesday, 20th January at Optus Stadium, Perth. The Scorchers registered seven wins in league matches and finished as a table-topper. They will now aim to carry that momentum forward.

On the other hand, the Sixers are just one step behind, occupying the second spot with six wins. They finished the league stage strongly after defeating the Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets. They will now be eager to win the qualifier and secure their spot in the summit clash. 

SCO vs SIX Recent Performance:

SCO vs SIX Qualifier 1 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: SCO vs SIX Qualifier
• Date: 19 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 2:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

SCO vs SIX Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

SCO vs SIX Pitch & Weather Report:

According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain clear. The temperature will hover around 31.1°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 142 and 158 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Optus Stadium, Perth Stats: 

The Optus Stadium pitch largely favoured the batting, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Batters will need to be patient with their shot selection to build a partnership. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

SCO vs SIX Probable Playing 11

Perth Scorchers (SCO) Probable 11:

Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

Sydney Sixers (SIX) Probable 11:

Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques, Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc

SCO vs SIX- Top Picks from SCO

SCO vs SIX- Top Picks from SIX

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Finn Allen (SCO), the explosive opener, is the second-highest run scorer of the tournament, having smashed 381 runs at an average of 42.33.
• Aaron Hardie (SCO) is a key all-rounder whose strong performance could propel his team into the BBL 2026 final.
• Jack Edwards (SIX) has bowled impressively for SIX in this tournament. In the ten matches, he has already picked up 15 wickets.
• Steven Smith (SIX) joined his team a little late in this tournament, but he has already scored a century and could be a real game-changer.

SCO vs SIX Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SCO vs SIX Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SCO is expected to win this match. They have performed brilliantly in league matches and emerged as a table topper. Additionally, Finn Allen’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

SCO vs SIX Qualifier 1 FAQ

Who is likely to win the SCO vs SIX match today?

Perth Scorchers (SIX) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Perth Scorchers

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SCO vs SIX Dream11 team?

Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Steven Smith and Josh Philippe

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 142 and 158 runs.