Perth Scorchers host Hobart Hurricanes in the 12th match of the 2025-26 Big Bash League at Perth Stadium on Friday, 26 December, with the Scorchers looking to build on an uneven opening.
Perth have played two games, winning one and losing one, which leaves them on two points and fourth in the standings. Hobart have made the stronger start, winning two of their three matches for four points and second place. A third victory would strengthen their position near the top.
The likely line-ups are full of power. Perth could field Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly and captain Ashton Turner, with Jhye Richardson and Joel Paris leading the pace attack. Hobart’s possible XI features Mitchell Owen, Ben McDermott, Tim David and Matthew Wade, along with Nathan Ellis, Chris Jordan and Riley Meredith in the bowling group.
Early pace and bounce at Perth should make the first six overs important, and our preview expects the toss winner to prefer fielding first. Both sides have hitters who can finish an innings strongly, so totals around 170 should be defendable but not safe.