MATCH PREDICTION: BBL Final, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
On 28th January, 2022 we will witnessing the final match of BBL 2021-2022 tournament! The field will be sharing Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers tomorrow, at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne.
The Perth Scorchers concluded the league stage in first place, having won 11 of their 14 games. After thrashing Sydney Sixers by 48 runs in the Qualifier match, Scorchers sealed their berth in the final.
As to Sydney Sixers, they finished second in their group, with 9 wins and 4 defeats. The squad won by four wickets against Adelaide Strikers to earn a spot in the showdown.
Match details:
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, BBL final match
Date and time: 28th January, 2022, 2:10PM IST
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Let’s not forget to mention, that Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers have played each other a total of 23 times in the Big Bash League's existence. The Scorchers have won 14 games, while the Sixers have won the remaining nine. And both teams have won 3 times BBL tournament. In our opinion, Perth Scorchers have better chances for taking a trophy this time.
Pitch report:
The final, which pits the Perth Scorchers against the Sydney Sixers, is expected to be a balanced affair at the Docklands Stadium. As the ground showed symptoms of wear and tear in the last game, bowlers, particularly spinners, can make a difference. Additionally, the shorter borders can aid batters in scoring a large number of runs.
Predicted Playing XI
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Marsh, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Kurtis Patterson, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou
Sydney Sixers:
Steve OKeefe, Sean Abbott, Justin Avendano, Hayden Kerr, Jake Carder, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Jay Lenton(w), Nathan Lyon, Ben Dwarshuis
Toss winner: Sydney Sixers
Match winner: Perth Scorchers
Note* This prediction is based on the site administrator’s knowledge, analysis, and intuition. Consider the information provided and make your own judgement when making your prediction.
