BBL 2023-24 | STR vs SCO, Match 27 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

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Adelaide Strikers (STR) and Perth Scorchers (SCO) entertain fans in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. The 27th match is all set to be played on Friday, January 05th, 2024, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 PM IST. The Scorchers beat the Strikers by a margin of 42 runs when both sides met a couple of days back in the reverse fixture in Match No. 25 in Perth. Before the 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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STR vs SCO, Match 27: Venue Analysis

The Adelaide Oval is a high-scoring ground and it has been proven in this edition as well. All four innings have produced a total of 200 or more in the two games played here. Another run-fest could be on the cards in this match.


STR vs SCO, Match 27 - Toss Factor

Teams batting second have managed to win both the completed matches that took place so far at this venue in BBL 13. The skipper winning the toss may opt to bowl first as well in this fixture.

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Jamie Overton and David Payne are the top two wicket-takers for the Strikers so far this season. The former has picked up eight wickets while Payne has six scalps to his name. The duo will need to keep doing their job and also restrict the Scorchers to a modest total. Skipper Matthew Short and hard-hitting Chris Lynn will hold the key again in a run-chase.

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Jason Behrendoff and Lance Morris are the leading wicket-takers for the Scorchers in this campaign. The former has picked up nine wickets while Morris has eight scalps. Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson are also around to give support to them. Skipper Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis and Laurie Evans are the men in form for Perth.


STR vs SCO, Match 27 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Aaron Hardie (SCO)

Captain Aaron Hardie is the leading run-scorer for the Scorchers this season. The right-handed batter is averaging 72.00 with two half-centuries to his name. The 24-year old has been consistent with scores of 20*, 20, 85*, 57 and 34 thus far. He will again look to lead his side from the front by playing a significant knock especially in a nig run-chase.

Laurie Evans (SCO)

Laurie Evans played one of the most destructive innings in the history of the Big Bash League against the same opposition, the Strikers a couple of days back. Batting at no. five, the 36-year old hammered an unbeaten 85 off just 28 which included seven fours and seven towering maximums. The right-hander also scored 24 off 15 against Melbourne Renegades this season. Evans and Hardie are crucial for their side while chasing a stiff target.


Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Matthew Short (STR)

Adelaide captain Matthew Short has smashed the most runs in BBL 13 so far. The right-handed opening batter has struck 275 runs at an average of 55.00 which includes four half-centuries. The 28-year old hit 74 off just 44 against the Scorchers in the reverse fixture on Wednesday. Short will hope to continue his red-hot form in this fixture as well and guide his side home in a run-chase.

Chris Lynn (STR)

Chris Lynn has struck the second-most runs after Short for the Strikers this season. The explosive right-handed player has hit 217 runs at an average of 54.25 with two fifties to his name. The 33-year old has got starts in each game with scores of 14, 37, 56, 83* and 27 under his belt. He is a vital cog along with skipper Short in this Adelaide line-up.


STR vs SCO, Match 27 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

D'Arcy Short (STR)

D'Arcy Short is behind captain Short and Lynn in terms of runs scoring for the Strikers. The left-handed opening player has an average of 31 with two half-centuries in this campaign. Barring two single-digit scores, D'Arcy has performed in all other three matches. The 33-year old opener is a risky but safe option for this tie.

Zak Crawley (SCO)

Englishman Zak Crawley began his BBL 13 campaign with a solid knock of 65* off 46 against Horbart Hurricanes. Since then, he has got two low scores of 1 and 10 against the Renegades and the Strikers respectively. The 25-year old right-handed opening player is a risky but worthy pick for this contest.