BBL 2023-24 | SCO vs STR, Match 25 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lqw8797mMatthew Short has been in a decent from in BBL 2023-24 (Source: x.com)

Perth Scorchers (SCO) and Adelaide Strikers (STR) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. Match No. 25 is scheduled to be played on a doubleheader Wednesday, January 03rd, 2024, at Perth Stadium in Perth at 15:45 IST. Both sides will meet immediately again in the reverse fixture in two days in Match No. 27 on Friday, the 05th at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 PM IST. Before this game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter. 

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SCO vs STR, Match 25: Venue Analysis

The 22-year at Perth Stadium in Perth is favorable for the batters. Runs scoring is easy on this track and a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards between the Scorchers and the Strikers. 


SCO vs STR, Match 25 - Toss Factor

Teams batting first and second have managed to win a game each out of the two BBL matches played so far at the venue this season. The captain winning the toss may look for a safer option to field first.

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Seam bowler Jason Behrendorff has been the leading wicket-taker for the Scorchers so far. The left-arm pacer has eight wickets to his name in just three innings. Behrendorff along with other fast bowlers Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson will be key against the Strikers. Skipper Aaron Hardie will be a vital cog and so is wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis in the batting department.

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Jamie Overton, Wes Agar and Cameron Boyce are the key bowlers for the Strikers. England seamer Overton has picked up the joint-most wickets (six) so far. Adelaide will hope they keep doing their job and restrict the Scorchers to a low total. Skipper Matthew Short and destructive player Chris Lynn will have to shoulder the responsibility for their side in a big run-chase.


SCO vs STR, Match 25 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Matthew Short (STR)

Captain Matthew Short is leading the batting charts for the Strikers this season. The right-handed opening batter is averaging 50.25 with three half-centuries to his name. The 28-year old has scores of 82, 55, 8 and 56 to his name. He will again look to lead his side from the front by playing a significant knock especially while chasing a stiff target.

Chris Lynn (STR)

Explosive Australian Chris Lynn has amassed the second-most runs for Adelaide this season. The right-handed experienced campaigner is averaging 63.33 with two half-centuries under his belt. The Strikers will rely on the 33-year old to play a crucial match-winning knock right at the top of the order.


Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Aaron Hardie (SCO)

Skipper Aaron Hardie has smashed the most runs for the Scorchers in this campaign. The 24-year old right-handed player has an average of 91.00. The top-order batter has already struck two half-centuries in four innings. The Scorchers will depend on their captain to keep scoring runs especially in a big run-chase.

Josh Inglis (SCO)

Batting at no. four, wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis scored 64 off just 44 with the help of three fours and four maximums against Melbourne Renegades last time out. The right-hander also won the Player of the Match award for his crucial half-century. The 28-year old has hit the second-most runs after Hardie for side and will again play a crucial role in this fixture.


SCO vs STR, Match 25 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Zak Crawley (SCO)

Englishman Zak Crawley remained unbeaten on 65 off  just 46 with six fours and one maximum against Hobart Hurricanes. But the right-handed opening player failed to get going against the Renegades in the last match as he got dismissed for just one run. The opener is a risky but also perfect pick for this category considering his quality and also the batting position.

D'Arcy Short (STR)

D'Arcy Short has hit the third-most runs for the Strikers so far this season. The left-handed opening batter has an average of 37.00. The 33-year old opener is a risky but worthy choice for this category and this fixture against the Scorchers. Barring one game, Short has been amongst the runs in all other three matches.