Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 12th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 2025-26: form, likely XIs, Perth Stadium pitch and weather, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 12th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | 26 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 10:15 am GMT / 6:15 pm local |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Toss pick | Perth Scorchers |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 150–170 | – |
Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart arrive second in the table with two wins from three, while Perth have a one-win, one-loss record and sit fourth, which gives the Hurricanes a slight edge.
Toss pick: Perth Scorchers
FAQ
Who is likely to win Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes?
Our preview leans towards Hobart Hurricanes, who sit second on the table with two wins from three matches.
What is the venue and start time?
The match is at Perth Stadium, with a 6:15 pm local start on 26 December 2025 (10:15 am GMT).
What is a good score at Perth Stadium?
We expect the side batting first to land somewhere between 160 and 175, with the chasing side finishing around 150 to 170.
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
- Jhye Richardson
- Joel Paris
- Brody Couch
Hobart Hurricanes
- Mitchell Owen
- Tim Ward
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Ben McDermott
- Rehan Ahmed
- Tim David
- Matthew Wadewk
- Chris Jordan
- Nathan Ellisc
- Rishad Hossain
- Riley Meredith