BBL|12, Sixers vs Scorchers: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

Sydney Sixers will lock horns with Perth Scorchers in the 43rd match of the ongoing Big Bash League 2022-23 on Sunday, January 15 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. 

Perth Scorchers sit atop the table courtesy of eight wins in 10 matches. They decimated Sydney Thunder by nine wickets in their most recent fixture, which will fill them with further confidence. 

As for Sydney Sixers, they have fared well in the tournament as well, winning six games out of the 10 they played so far in the competition. Currently, they are positioned second in the points tally. 

Match Details

Date and Time: January 15, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report 

The surface in Sydney assists the fast bowlers more. Batting hasn't been easy here. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first. A total of 150-170 should be considered par at this venue.

Predicted Playing XI

Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe, Todd Murphy

Perth Scorchers: Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, David Payne, Lance Morris

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe
Batters: Jordan Silk, Ashton Turner, Cameron Bancroft
All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kelly

Captain: Sean Abbott
Vice-Captain: Andrew Tye 

Prediction 

Although Sydney Sixers have some big T20 stars in their lineup, they will start as slight underdogs. All in all, with some of the best T20 players taking the field against each other, a cracking T20 game beckons in Sydney. 

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