At the Perth Stadium, Perth, the Perth Scorchers will take on the Melbourne Stars in the thirty-ninth match on the 17thth January at 2:45 PM IST.
Get the best SCO vs STA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 39.th BBL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
SCO vs STA Match Preview:
The Perth Scorchers displayed strong form throughout the season, winning six out of nine. He handled the matches with clarity and confidence and as a result, he finished second in the points table. His balanced approach at crucial moments played a major role in keeping him on top.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars had an equally competitive campaign, registering six wins from their nine matches. However, due to net run rate and other factors in the standings, they finished third on the points table despite having the same number of wins as the Scorchers. His ability to survive in close matches highlights the strong depth within the team.
Overall, both teams displayed impressive consistency during the league. While the Perth Scorchers gained a slight lead in the rankings, the Melbourne Stars remained firmly in contention, showing that the gap between the top sides often comes down to good margins rather than just results.
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SCO vs STA head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Perth Scorchers |
15 |
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melbourne stars |
8 |
SCO vs STA Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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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 STA Playing 11 (Predicted):
Perth Scorchers Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh
2) Finn Allen
3) Aaron Hardy
4) Cooper Connolly
5) Ashton Turner©
6) Laurie Evans (Wicketkeeper)
7) Jhay Richardson
8) Nick Hobson
9) Luke Holt
10) David Payne
11) Mahali Beardman
melbourne stars playing 11: :
1) Sam Harper (Wicketkeeper)
2) Campbell Callaway
3) Blake McDonald
4) Thomas Fraser Rogers
5) Marcus Stoinis ©
6)Glenn Maxwell
7) Hilton Cartwright
8) Michelle Swepson
9) Tom Curran
10) Haris Rauf
11) Peter Siddle
SCO vs STA Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Marcus Stoinis – Leading the Melbourne Stars with authority, he has put in an impressive all-round performance in this tournament, contributing 209 runs with the bat and taking 14 wickets with the ball so far. |
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Perth Scorchers as a right-handed opening batsman, he has been in a strong position in this tournament with 299 runs so far. |
Raises up:
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Sam Harper – A right-handed wicketkeeper batsman for Melbourne Stars, he has shown great form so far in this tournament with an impressive innings of 365 runs. |
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Cooper Connolly – Offering strong all-round value for Perth Scorchers as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, he has contributed 195 runs and taken 11 wickets in the tournament so far. |
Budget Selection:
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Tom Curran – Contributing as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for the Melbourne Stars, he strengthens the team with his adaptable all-round skill set. |
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David Payne – Known for his left-arm medium pace at Perth Scorchers, he often proves effective with the new ball, especially when bowling first. |
SCO vs STA BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh |
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vice captain |
Cooper Connolly and Sam Harper |
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Sam Harper, Finn Allen
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Thomas Fraser Rogers
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis (captain), Tom Curran, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly (vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sam Harper (vice-captain), Finn Allen
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner
- Allrounders – Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers- Haris Rauf, Mahali Beardman
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Sam Hahn |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
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sam fanning |
6.5 credits |
dnp |
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
marcus stoinis |
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gl captaincy option |
Michelle Marsh |
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choice of punt |
Mahali Beardman and Glenn Maxwell |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
SCO vs STA Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the strength of the team, it seems that Perth Scorchers will win this match.
