SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Knockout Match

SCO vs STR Match Preview

On Saturday evening, the Perth Scorchers will face the Adelaide Strikers in the knockout round of the 2023/24 Big Bash League play-offs. The Scorchers finished the group stage in third place with 13 points, two points ahead of the Strikers, who finished fourth in the final play-off. Perth Scorchers were defeated by the Sydney Sixers in their most recent game, but it was a close game with defeat coming on the final ball of the match. As the reigning champions for the past two seasons. Over the last four games, the Adelaide Strikers have defeated the Scorchers, the Hurricanes (twice), and the Sydney Thunder, winning all of them with plenty of balls. However, they are up against a formidable opponent.

SCO vs STR Match Details

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers – Knockout Match

Venue: Perth Stadium – Perth

Date & Time: 20th January 2024 at 02:10 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

SCO vs STR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	150
Avg 2nd inn score	145
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

SCO vs STR Pitch Report

In 2023, the average score was only 147 in T20 games. There will be some turn for the spin bowlers and some pace in the wicket for the quicks to exploit.

SCO vs STR Weather Report

We can expect plenty of cloud cover and high humidity throughout this game on the evening.

SCO vs STR Last Five Matches

SCO ( Perth Scorchers )	L W L W L
STR ( Adelaide Strikers )	W W W W L

SCO vs STR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SCO Won	STR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	24	13	11	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

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

SCO vs STR Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Stephen Eskinazi, Marcus Harris, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Aaron Hardie- the 24 year old batting all-rounder has already hit over 200 runs in this campaign and contributed another 34 runs in the last game.
• Jason Behrendorff- the left-arm quick bowler dismissed the dangerous D’Arcy Short in the head to head with the Strikers on Wednesday and he will be a threat again at the Adelaide Oval.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short- the skipper continued his extremely strong individual form with another seven fours and two sixes at the Perth Stadium on Wednesday.
• Henry Thornton- the pace bowler made his first appearance of the season on Wednesday and made an immediate impact by dismissing both openers, Zak Crawley and Sam Whiteman.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SCO vs STR Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Lan Evans, Cooper Connolly, Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short(C), Jamie Overton, Aaron Hardie(VC), Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, D’Arcy Short, Cameron Boyce

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SCO vs STR Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Lan Evans(VC), Harry Nielsen, Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton(C), Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, David Payne, Cameron Boyce

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jamie Overton, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Aaron Hardie, Lan Evans

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

SCO vs STR Probable Winners:

This is set to be a classic knockout game on Saturday at Perth Stadium, with the current back-to-back champions facing a team looking for their fifth win in a row. We expect a close match, but on a strong batting pitch, it could come down to who has the best pace bowling lineup. We believe that is the Perth Scorchers, and we are backing them to win this game. Considering the team combination, Perth Scorchers is expected to win this match.