Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2023-2024 - Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers - 27th Match - January 5

The 27th match of the Big Bash League will take place between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers on the 5th of January, 2024 at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

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Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers Form Guide:

Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers in the competition is Matthew Short with 275 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers in the competition is Jamie Overton with 8 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers are currently placed at the 2nd position on the points table with 4 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the competition is Aaron Hardie with 216 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the competition is Jason Behrendoff with 9 scalps under his belt.

It is a rematch between both the sides. In their previous encounter, Perth Scorchers prevailed by 42 runs.

Perth Scorchers batted first and they posted a total of 211 for 4 in 20 overs. The start wasn't so encouraging but Laurie Evans in the middle order showed why he is considered one of the most destructive batters in World Cricket. He smashed 85 runs off just 28 balls to take Scorchers to a formidable total of 211 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Matthew Short started off well and smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground. He ingnited a hope for successful chase. Short was dismissed after scoring 74 off 44 balls. After his dismissal, Perth Scorchers collapsed and were bowled out for 169, losing the match by 42 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Adelaide Strikers - Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, D'Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, David Payne (overseas replacement for Rashid Khan)

Perth Scorchers - Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers

Who will win?- Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Jason Behrendoff (Perth Scorchers), Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers)

Most Sixes – Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers)

Player of the Match- Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers)

Team Scores Batting first – Perth Scorchers 170+, Adelaide Strikers 160+

Match Handicap: Perth Scorchers

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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