BBL 2022/23 – Play-off (Qualifier), Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, match preview, predicted lineups
Perth Scorchers take on Sydney Sixers on Saturday in BBL 2022/23 playoff qualifier as the playoffs have begun. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date and Time : 28th January 2023, 4:15 PM (Local)
Venue : Optus Stadium, Perth
Perth Scorchers were great in the league phase in BBL this season and will look to defend their title now. They have the playoffs to look forward to.
The Scorchers’ batsman will look to score their teams’ runs. Bowlers on the other hand will look to be restricting.
Head coach and captain will have the strategy in mind and will look for execution.
On the other hand, Sydney Sixers were also good this season and will look to be good in the playoffs. They will look to play quality cricket.
Sixers’ batsman will look to get the runs. While their bowlers will aim for accuracy
Coach and captain will look to strategize accordingly.
Coming to the wicket, it will be a balanced one.
Team news and possible lineups
Matthew Kelly is doubtful for the Perth Scorchers for this game.
Perth Scorchers XI : Bancroft, J. Behrendorff, Connolly, Hardie, Hatzoglou, N. Hobson, J. Inglis, A. Turner (C), A. Tye, S. Eskinazi, D. Payne.
Sydney Sixers XI : S. Abbott, Bird, D. Christian, B. Dwarshuis, M. Henriques (C), Kerr, I. Naveed, Patterson, Philippe, J. Silk, S. Smith.
Prediction
I think it should be very difficult for predicting the outcome of this match between two top sides. But I do think so it should be a cracking contest between them. In the end I think the team which commits less mistakes will win this one. Maybe Perth Scorchers to win this one