Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 12th Match

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.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Perth Stadium is known for pace and bounce, and new-ball bowlers can find seam movement and extra carry that tests the top order in the Powerplay. Once batters are set, the quick outfield makes strokeplay easier. Spinners get little turn and rely on accuracy and variations, helped by the large boundaries. Sides generally prefer to bat first and post a strong total.

Weather

Conditions at Perth Stadium for the 6:15 pm local start are forecast to be warm and pleasant, with temperatures of around 22–25 °C, mostly clear skies and very little chance of rain. Humidity should be moderate to low, and any breeze is unlikely to affect play.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 160–175
• 2nd innings: 150–170

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