Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 2025-26
Match summary
Preview of Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2025-26 at Perth Stadium: form, key players, pitch, weather and expected totals.
Match details
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 23rd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 10:15 am GMT / 06:15 pm local |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Perth Scorchers |
| Toss pick | Perth Scorchers |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Perth Scorchers face Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium in the 23rd match of BBL 2025-26. Perth have won three and lost two of their first five, which puts them third, and they arrive after a 40-run win over Hobart Hurricanes.
Cooper Connolly has scored 174 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 159, and Finn Allen has 165 at 188, though he can be prone to lapses in judgement. Aaron Hardie has 167 runs at a strike rate of 190, and Mitchell Marsh found form with 102 off 58 balls against Hobart. Joel Paris leads the attack with seven wickets at 9.39 an over, and Connolly and Brody Couch share 11 more.
Adelaide Strikers are fourth with two wins and two losses from four. Captain Matthew Short has 153 runs at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 129, Chris Lynn has 110 at 145, and Liam Scott 89 at 142.
Lloyd Pope and Hasan Ali have six wickets each, and Luke Wood has six at an economy of 7.33. It is a balanced attack, but we expect Perth’s batting and home conditions to prevail.
Perth Stadium has a pitch known for pace and lively bounce, and early on it can be one of the toughest surfaces for batters. Quick bowlers get seam movement and carry, which puts pressure on the top order in the powerplay. Once batters adjust, the true surface and quick outfield make stroke play easier. Spinners find limited turn, and teams generally prefer to bat first.
The evening should be warm and summery at about 28–30 °C, with mostly clear skies, low humidity and little prospect of rain. Light to moderate winds are expected.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–190 | – |
| Second innings | 160–180 | – |
Perth Scorchers
Perth are third after a 40-run win over Hobart, with Mitchell Marsh’s century and a powerful top order giving them the edge at home.
Toss pick: Perth Scorchers
FAQ
Who is our pick for Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers?
Perth Scorchers, who are third on the table and beat Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs last time out.
What did Mitchell Marsh do in Perth’s last match?
He rediscovered his rhythm with 102 off 58 balls against Hobart.
Where are Adelaide Strikers placed?
They are fourth with two wins and two defeats from four matches.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Perth Scorchers
- Mitchell Marsh
- Finn Allenwk
- Cooper Connolly
- Aaron Hardie
- Ashton Turnerc
- Laurie Evans
- Nick Hobson
- Ashton Agar
- Joel Paris
- Brody Couch
- Mahli Beardman
Adelaide Strikers
- Matthew Shortc
- Chris Lynn
- Mackenzie Harveywk
- Jason Sangha
- Liam Scott
- Harry Manenti
- Jamie Overton
- Jerrssis Wadia
- Luke Wood
- Hasan Ali
- Lloyd Pope