SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction for today’s BBL Knockout, Playing XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 is at its final stage and we are close to getting our winner of BBL 13. This time it is the knockouts between number 3 and number 4 at the Optus stadium in Perth. The Perth Scorchers will take on the Adelaide Strikers. In the league stages this season the scores are level between the two teams where each team has got a win against the other the Scorchers dominated the Strikers at home and the Strikers gave it back to them in the reverse fixture. This will be a do-or-die game where each side will want to finally finish their story in this game.

The Perth Scorchers may have lost out on a top 2 finish, but they are still not out of the game as they are still two games away from a final. Skipper Aaron Hardie has already made it a habit of leading from the front being the top scorer for his team and the assistance of Jason Behrendorff with the ball has been equally impressive as well. They will also be confident enough to be playing this important game on their home turf as well, where they will get all the support they need.

The Adelaide Strikers can still not be underestimated as the form of Matthew Short and the skill of Jamie Overton have made their side a superpower. They might have just about scraped through to the playoffs this season, but that does not take away from the fact that they have been unbeaten in their last 4 games. They will look to show the same grit and determination in this game, knock the defending champions out of the tournament, and be eyeing their 2nd BBL title in the future.

SCO vs STR – Match Details

Match - Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2023/24, Knockout

Date and Time – 20th January 2024, 2:10 PM IST

Venue –  Optus Stadium, Perth

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (HD and SD Channels), Disney Hotstar (OTT)

SCO vs STR – Pitch conditions

Most games played at this venue have been won by the side who has batted first due to the bowlers getting some grip and bounce. However, the last game played over here saw a very different wicket where the ball was skidding onto the bat. The wicket at Perth has always been two paced where there is assistance for both the batters and the bowlers in the game. However, looking at the majority of the matches it seems like a wicket which is better for the team to bat first and set a total on the board and the bowlers can take advantage of the conditions in the 2nd innings.

SCO vs STR – Probable playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Stevie Eskinazi, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Hamish McKenzie, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris.

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope.

SCO vs STR – Dream 11 Fantasy Teams

Grand League Team

Wicket- Keeper- Sam Whiteman, Josh Inglis(c)

Batters- Chris Lynn, Laurie Evans, Jake Weatherald, 

All-rounders- Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, D'Arcy Short

Bowlers- Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye

Head-To-Head Team

Wicket- Keeper- Sam Whiteman, Josh Inglis(VC)

Batters- Chris Lynn, Laurie Evans, Jake Weatherald

All-rounders- Jamie Overton, Matthew Short(C), D’ Arcy Short, Aaron Hardie

Bowlers- Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye