The 39th BBL 2025 match between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. Perth Scorchers won their last match by 50 runs against Melbourne Renegades and currently hold the second position in the points table with 12 points. They qualify for the playoffs.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars have won back-to-back matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 12 points and also qualify for the playoffs round. They won their last match by six wickets against Adelaide Strikers, successfully chasing down the target of 84 runs in 15.1 overs.

Also Read: SA20 2025-26: DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction 27th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

SCO vs STA Match Details

• Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, 39th Match 

• Date: 17th January 2026

• Time: 2.45 PM IST

• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs STA Weather Report

SCO vs STA Pitch Report

The early overs will be dominated by fast bowlers. However, as the game progresses, the pitch will settle down and become more favourable for batting.

Top Batters to Watch – SCO vs STA

• Sam Harper (STA): 365 runs in this tournament 

• Finn Allen (SCO): 313 runs in this tournament 

• Mitchell Marsh (SCO): 299 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SCO vs STA

• Tom Curran (STA): 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Peter Siddle (STA): 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): 11 wickets in this tournament 

SCO vs STA Recent Form

SCO vs STA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If STA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: SCO to win

Scenario 2: If SCO bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: SCO to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SCO vs STA Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers 

Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman.

Melbourne Stars

Sam Harper, Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis (c), Tom Curran, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle

SCO vs STA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Perth Scorchers are the favourites to win this BBL match. Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Turner are expected to be the key performers.

SCO vs STA Match FAQs