BBL 2023-24 | SCO vs STR, Knockout - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lrkvm1t6Henry Thornton will be a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Perth Scorchers (SCO) will take on the Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the Knockout match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth at 2:10 PM IST on 20th January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Perth Scorchers lost their last game against the Sydney Sixers by three wickets which costed them a spot in the Qualifier game. They have been in excellent form as a team but the batters need to step-up in this game, especially in the absence of Laurie Evans. The likes of Aaron Hardie, Jos Inglis, Sam Whiteman, Stephen Eskinazi and others must perform if they are to win this game. 

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Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, have won their last four games and will be a pretty confident team coming into this game. But the absence of Craig Overton, Chris Lynn & Adam Hose is a big blow to them and they'll have to be at their best in this game. 


Pitch Report

The pitch at the Optus Stadium will be an excellent one for batting with good help for the pacers with the new ball. The pacers will get good bounce off the surface and there will be little to no help for the spinners. The batters, once set, will be in for a big score as they can play their shots trusting the pitch. Teams may prefer chasing. The average first innings score here is 160 runs but anything above 170-180 will be a competitive total.

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Top order batters, especially in the first innings will have a hard time as there is good assistance for the pacers with the new ball.
  • Spinners won't be very effective at this venue.
  • All-rounders & middle order batters will be the key alongside the pace bowlers. 
  • Hit the deck bowlers will be a must in your fantasy teams. 


SCO vs STR, Knockout: Differential Picks

Henry Thornton (STR)

  • Henry Thornton will be amognst the best differential picks for this game. 
  • He will bowl in the power play, in the power surge and then towards the end of the innings. 
  • Thornton picked up 2 wickets when these two teams met at the Optus Stadium earlier this season. 

David Payne (STR)

  • David Payne has been in good form with the ball and will be a key bowler for the Strikers in this match.
  • He will bowl with the new ball and then in the death overs. 
  • Payne picked up 2 wickets against the Scorchers earlier this season. 

Thomas Kelly (STR)

  • Thomas Kelly will bat at number 4 for the Strikers in this game. 
  • He has been in decent touch this season and will be a top differential pick for this match. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Henry Hunt
  • Sam Whiteman


SCO vs STR, Knockout: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Perth Scorchers Bat First

  • Henry Thornton & David Payne will be top differential picks. 
  • Try Henry Hunt and Thomas Kelly in Mini GLs/GLs.
  • You can take the risk of dropping D'Arcy Short. 
  • Lance Morris will be a good C/VC option.

If Adelaide Strikers Bat First

  • Jason Behrendorff & Andrew Tye will be top C/VC options. 
  • Try Lloyd Pope in Gls. 
  • Jos Inglis will be a good C/VC choice for Mini GLs/Gls. 
  • Try Sam Whiteman in big leagues.