Fans will enjoy quality action as Perth Scorchers take on Sydney Sixers in a qualifier match at Perth Stadium, Perth on the 20th.th January, 2:00 pm IST.
Get the best SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the qualifiers. BBL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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SCO vs Six Match Preview:
The Perth Scorchers entered the qualifiers with strong momentum, as they achieved seven wins from ten league matches. They managed the key stages with clarity, maintaining discipline under pressure and thus finishing the group stage on top of the points table.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers had a solid campaign. They claimed six wins out of ten, showed composure in challenging conditions and therefore finished the league stage in second place. His consistent output kept him behind the Scorchers throughout the season.
As a result, this qualifier match featured two of the most reliable teams of the tournament. While the Perth Scorchers held the advantage of first place, the Sydney Sixers entered with enough form and confidence to present a real challenge, setting up a competitive and high-stakes contest.
SCO vs SIX head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Perth Scorchers |
18 |
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sydney sixers |
12 |
SCO vs SIX Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
37°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
172 |
Records of chasing teams:
SCO vs Six Playing 11 (Expected):
Perth Scorchers Playing 11:
1) Finn Allen (Wicketkeeper)
2) Cameron Bancroft
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Aaron Hardy
5) Ashton Turner©
6) Laurie Evans
7) Nick Hobson
8) Ashton Egger
9) Jhay Richardson
10) Andrew Tye
11) Jason Behrendorff
sydney sixers playing 11: :
1)Steve Smith
2) Josh Philip (wicketkeeper)
3) Babar Azam
4) Daniel Hughes
5) Moises Henriques ©
6) Jordan Silk
7) Hayden Kerr
8) Shawn Abbott
9) Ben Dwarshuis
10) Todd Murphy
11) Mitchell Starc
SCO vs SIX Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Perth Scorchers as a right-handed batsman, he has been in great form in this tournament, scoring 311 runs so far with powerful and consistent contributions. |
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Cooper Connolly – A left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner for Perth Scorchers, he has given an excellent all-round output in this tournament so far with 197 runs and 13 wickets. |
Raises up:
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Steve Smith – Playing as a right-handed top-order batsman for the Sydney Sixers, he has shown excellent form in this tournament, scoring 154 runs with a composed and effective stroke game. |
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Aaron Hardie – Playing as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for Perth Scorchers, he has shown strong all-round form with 317 runs and 10 wickets so far in this tournament. |
Budget Selection:
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Joel Davis – Left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner for Sydney Sixers, he strengthens the team with his balanced all-round skill set. |
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Jack Edwards – Serving as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for the Sydney Sixers, he makes valuable all-round contributions to the team setup. |
SCO vs SIX BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Cooper Connolly and Michelle Marsh |
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vice captain |
Aaron Hardy and Steve Smith |
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Finn Allen, Josh Phillippe
- Batsmen- Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh
- All-rounders – Sam Curran, Joel Edwards, Aaron Hardie (vice-captain), Cooper Connolly ©
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Jhye Richardson
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Finn Allen
- Batsmen- Steve Smith (Vice Captain), Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
- All-rounders – Sam Curran, Joel Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Joe Davis
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Mahali Beardman
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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liam shaw |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Nick Hobson |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
cooper connolly |
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gl captaincy option |
harry brook |
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choice of punt |
Joe Davis and Mahali Beardman |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
SCO vs SIX Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head record and current performance, Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
