Perth Scorchers will face Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League 2025-26 (BBL 2025-26) qualifiers. This article provides detailed information on PRS vs SYS Qualifier preview, live streaming, pitch and weather report, head-to-head statistics and records for this particular match.
BBL 2025-26 points table leaders Perth Scorchers will look to make the final of the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League with a win against Sydney Sixers.
Like the Scorchers, their rivals, Sydney Sixers, who are second on the table, will also hope to book their place in the BBL 15 final by winning the qualifiers.
PRS vs SYS Match Preview – Qualifier BBL 2025-26:
Date and Place:
The PRS vs SYS match will be played on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Optus Stadium, Perth. The qualifiers will start at 1:45 pm IST.
Squad:
Perth Scorchers:
Ashton Turner (captain), Finn Allen, Mahali Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brodie Couch, Laurie Evans, Sam
Fanning, Aaron Hardy, Nick Hobson, Luke Holt, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, David Payne.
Sydney Sixers:
Moises Henriques (captain), Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Steve Smith, Joel Davis, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Starc, Lachlan Shaw and Jordan Silk.
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PRS vs SYS Probable XI:
Perth Scorchers Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardy, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahali Beardman
Sydney Sixers playing XI:
Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davis, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc.
PRS vs SYS key battle:
finn allen vs jack edwards
Finn Allen would love to continue his red-hot form in the qualifiers against the Sixers to boost the Scorchers’ chances of making the BBL final. Allen is currently the second leading run scorer in the league with 381 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 189.55.
Jack Edwards has been one of the standout bowlers for the Sixers this season, taking 15 wickets in 10 matches this season. In the qualifiers, it will be exciting for the fans in Perth to watch the battle between the top players from both the sides.
Mitchell Starc vs Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh once hit two consecutive sixes against Mitchell Starc during a Big Bash League match at the beginning of his career. Now, after many years, the two will be facing each other once again, making their encounter an exciting moment for the fans.
Aaron Hardy vs. Sean Abbott
Aaron Hardy is among the top 5 run-scorers in the current season with 317 runs and will once again have the responsibility of scoring runs in the middle order in the qualifiers. On the other hand, Sean Abbott will look to take wickets in the middle overs for the Sixers.
steve smith vs cooper connolly
Steve Smith is a world class batsman and is in tremendous form at the moment. The league’s leading performer will be looking to continue his fine form against the Scorchers, while Cooper Connolly, who has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches, would love to trouble the Australian superstars in the qualifiers after regaining his form with the ball.
PRS vs SYS Key Players:
PRS-Aaron Hardy, Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Cooper Connolly, Jhye Richardson
sys-Steve Smith, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Babar Azam
Also read: Australia T20I squad announced for Pakistan tour; Steve Smith dropped despite excellent BBL form
PRS vs SYS Free Live Streaming, Live Telecast Qualifiers in India, BBL 2025-26:
TV rights in India
Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights of the Big Bash League in India. The PRS vs SYS game will be telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2.
Live Streaming Platforms in India:
The match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar app and website. Indian cricket fans will have to pay a subscription fee to watch matches online.
When will the match happen?
The game will take place on January 20. It will start at 1:45 pm Indian time.
Where will the match be played?
The Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers match will be played at Optus Stadium, Perth.
How to watch PRS vs SYS Qualifiers live telecast on television?
The PRS vs SYS Qualifier will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India.
How to live stream the match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers online on mobile?
Jio Hotstar will live-stream the upcoming Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers game in India. People can watch the match on their mobile, laptop and connected TV.
PRS vs SYS Weather Report, Pitch Report of Optus Stadium Qualifier, Big Bash League 2025-26:
PRS vs SYS weather report for Perth:
There is no threat of rain for the PRS vs SYS qualifier in Perth on January 20. With bright sunshine and very hot atmosphere, the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius.
PRS vs SYS Pitch Report of Optus Stadium:
The pitch of the match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium in Perth is expected to be perfect for the fast bowlers. The pitch at Optus Stadium in Perth is very fast and bouncy, making it difficult for the batsmen to score runs easily.
Batsmen often have to be on the back foot because the ball comes fast and jumps high. Large square boundaries make hitting sixes risky, giving bowlers more opportunities to take wickets.
In the beginning, it will be really difficult for the batsmen to score, but as the match progresses, the pitch becomes easier for the batsmen. However, here the spinners will also have a chance to trouble the batsmen and take wickets.
In the BBL07 to BBL15 seasons, a total of 46 matches have been played in Perth. The team’s highest score in this period was 213/3, made by the Perth Scorchers during the ninth edition. On this ground, fast bowlers have taken 419 wickets, while spinners have taken 136 wickets.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records-Qualifier, BBL 2025-26:
| statistics | Matchbox | PRS won | sys won | Drag | Tied up | N.R. |
| overall | 31 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| at optus stadium | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| in the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records- Key Statistics
Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers are set to face off in the Big Bash League final with a place at stake in what is set to be a high-voltage encounter. There will be a big and exciting match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium.
Both teams have played 31 matches against each other in BBL history. The Perth Scorchers have had more success in this rivalry. They have won 18 matches, while Sydney Sixers have won 12. One match in the tournament ended in a tie.
When the match is played at Optus Stadium, which is also the venue for this qualifier, the numbers are in Perth’s favor. Both teams have played seven matches on this ground. Perth Scorchers have won five of them, while Sydney Sixers have managed to win only two.
Perth will be keen to build on their strong record on home soil. If they win this qualifier, they will qualify for the BBL 15 Final and will also draw level with the Sixers in the last five head-to-head matches between the two teams.
However, the Sydney Sixers are full of confidence. They are coming into this match after a thrilling win against Melbourne Stars in their last game and will be confident that they can turn the tables. Both the teams are in good form as they have won their last two group matches.
This makes the qualifiers a tough and close contest, with strong batsmen and bowlers from both sides ready to fight for a place in the finals.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Record: Last 5 Matches
Sydney Sixers have a 3-2 lead over Perth Scorchers in the last five matches played between the two teams in the Big Bash League.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records- Results of Last 5 BBL Games:
Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets
Sydney Sixers won by 14 runs
Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets
Sydney Sixers won by 6 runs
conclusion:
Both the teams will give their best performance in this qualifier. They will aim to perform well in batting, bowling and fielding to reach the BBL 2025-26 final. The team that wins will directly reach the finals. The losing team will still have another chance, as they will play an eliminator to try to reach the final.
