Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder – 2019/20 BBL match preview, predicted lineups

Perth Scorchers will host Sydney Thunder on Monday in 2019/20 BBL as the tournament moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Date and Time : 20th January 2020, 6:40 PM (Local)

Venue : Optus Stadium, Perth

Perth Scorchers have not had the greatest of campaigns so far in BBL 09 although they are still in contention to advance to the Playoff phase.

Perth Scorchers are currently 5th in the points table after 11 matches with 10 points. The NRR is -0.104.

They now play Sydney Thunder which should be a tough contest but they will look to edge them to be above them.

Adam Voges will ask his players to be at their best as they will have their chances and they will need to take them.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder too have not had the greatest of campaigns and they will look to finish off the league phase well.

Sydney Thunder are currently 4th in the table after 11 games with 11 points. The NRR is -0.030.

Against Perth Scorchers they will look to get full points to maintain the lead over them and Brisbane Heat.

Shane Bond will tell his players to give it a shot and get the job done despite a difficult away game.

Team news and possible lineups

Joel Paris is available for Perth Scorchers for the Sydney Thunder game and will likely play.

As for the Sydney Thunder, Jonathan Cook is available and will play.

Perth Scorchers XI : Livingstone, M. Marsh (C), C. Bancroft, J. Inglis (WK), C. Green, C. Jordan, T. David, J. Paris, J. Richardson, K. Patterson, M. Kelly.

Sydney Thunder XI : Khawaja, Hales, C. Ferguson (C), D. Sams, Ross, Lenton (WK), C. Morris, N. McAndrew, J. Cook, B. Doggett, L. Bowe.

Prediction

Expecting it to be close a contest but Perth Scorchers to come on top.