SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Big Bash League 2025-26, Qualifier

Perth Scorchers (SCO) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) will go head-to-head in the qualifier match for the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Optus Stadium in Perth on January 20th. Both teams were the top performers on the league stage, and we are anticipating an absolute thriller between them. In their only league meeting, the Perth Scorchers emerged victorious. The winner of this match will go into the Finals.

SCO vs SIX Match Preview

Perth Scorchers secured a spot in the Qualifier by finishing at the top of the BBL points table with seven wins in ten matches. They won their last game by six wickets against Melbourne Stars on their home ground, successfully chasing down the target of 131 runs in 16.5 overs.

On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers had started the season slowly but later found the right momentum and won five out of the last six matches, finishing in second place. They defeated Brisbane Heat by five wickets in their last league match.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Match Details

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Team Today Stats

• During their last match against the Melbourne Stars, the Perth Scorchers' destroyer opener Finn Allen had the highest run score of the team. He scored 69 runs off 39 balls, with 2 fours and 7 sixes. He is the ideal candidate for today's SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction.
• Jhye Richardson, a right-arm pacer, took the most wickets for Perth Scorchers in their last match. At an economy rate of just 4.8, he managed to take four wickets. He is expected to play an important role in our SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction today.
• One of the best batsmen in the world, Steven Smith, the star batsman of the Sydney Sixers, was the team's most productive player with 54 runs off 40 balls in their last match. He is the top choice for the SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction team.
• Legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc took four wickets with an economy rate of 8.8 in his last match against the Brisbane Heat. His role in the SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction match today is expected to be crucial.

SCO vs SIX Injury Update Today

All the players from both teams of Scorchers and Sixers are fit and available, except Sam Curran, as he returned to England to join the National team ahead of the Sri Lanka tour.

SCO vs SIX Toss Prediction

It is predicted that Sydney Sixers captain Mosies Henriques will be the one who wins the toss and chooses to bowl first at the venue. In all five matches this season, the captain who won the toss sent the opposition into bat.

Record of Chasing Teams at Optus Stadium

Perth Stadium has always favoured teams that are chasing a target, with six of the nine T20 matches at the venue being won by the side batting second. The chasing team has won all five matches this BBL season.

SCO vs SIX Playing 11 (Probable)

Sydney Sixers won their last five matches, while Perth Scorchers won their last three matches. There are no changes expected in the Perth team, while Sam Curran is most likely to miss the playing 11 for the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Dream11 team prediction today.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Scorchers hard-hitting opener Finn Allen and Sixers wicket-keeper batsman Josh Philippe lead the batting department for both teams. Finn Allen managed to score 381 runs in nine innings, while Josh Philippe managed to score 240 runs in nine innings during this tournament
• Jack Edwards, an all-rounder for the Sixers and Cooper Connolly, an all-rounder for the Scorchers, both play important roles in wicket-taking for their respective teams. Edwards had 15 wickets, and Connolly had 13 in this tournament.

SCO vs SIX Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Young, talented all-rounder Cooper Connolly and experienced Steve Smith are the most popular candidates for captaincy in your fantasy team. Smith scored 173 runs in three matches in this tournament, while Connolly took 13 wickets.
• Mitch Marsh and Mitchell Starc are the most suitable men to take on the vice-captainship duties for this match. Both players have a lot of experience and did well in the important matches.

Top Picks for SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction

• Aaron Hardie is an excellent all-rounder. He scored 317 runs and took 10 wickets as well in this tournament. He is the top pick for this Big Bash League Dream11 prediction.
• Cooper Connolly was good with the ball in the last game against Melbourne Stars, picking up two wickets. He will be a key player and can also add value with his batting.

Budget Picks for SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction

• Jhye Richardson is an excellent fast bowler and is currently in good form. He picked up four wickets in his last match against the Melbourne Stars.
• Steve Smith has done well in the top order and scored 54 runs in the last game. He will be a budget pick in this SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction match.
  

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: J Philippe, F Allen
Batters: M Marsh, A Turner, S Smith
All-rounders: J Edwards, A Hardie, C Connolly
Bowlers: M Starc, B Dwarshuis, J Richardson

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: J Philippe, J Inglis
Batters: M Marsh, S Smith
All-rounders: M Henriques, A Hardie, C Connolly, J Davies
Bowlers: M Starc, J Richardson, M Beardman

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today (Qualifier) Big Bash League 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Pakistan's Babar Azam faced difficulty against the Brisbane Heat and scored just 1 run from 7 balls.
• Luke Holt, who bowls for Scorchers, wasn't a good choice for the SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction match as he didn't take any wickets in his last match.

SCO vs SIX Weather & Pitch Report at Optus Stadium

• Tuesday's Qualifier match in Perth is expected to have a temperature of around 32°C, making it a sunny and warm day. For the entire day, cricket is expected to be played in ideal conditions due to the absence of rain.
• The latest update of the Perth Stadium pitch report suggests that it will offer ideal conditions for fast bowlers early on, with good pace and bounce as play starts under the evening lights. 150 runs is the average 1st innings score at this venue.

SCO vs SIX Head-to-Head Records

In the BBL, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers have played a total of 30 games, with Perth Scorchers winning 17 games and Sydney Sixers winning 12. One match ended without a result.

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