BBL 2025-26: Match 23, SCO vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers?

Published - 03 Jan 2026, 17:09 IST | Updated - 03 Jan 2026, 17:42 IST

The thrilling action of T20 cricket continues in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, as the Perth Scorchers (SCO) look all set to host the Adelaide Strikers (STR) on Sunday, January 4 at the Optus Stadium, Perth.

The Scorchers have been in tremendous form this season, but have also had to taste defeat twice in the season out of the five games that they have played. However, they are comfortably placed at the third position on the points table, something they would want to better in the upcoming contest. The team is entering the contest after back-to-back wins in the preceding two games, so they will be confident, too.

The Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, are placed two spots below the Scorchers after two wins and as many losses in four games. In their previous clash of the season against Brisbane Heat, they registered a brilliant seven-wicket win, which shall give them a lot of confidence to come good on Sunday and up the ante as the race for the knockouts begins.

The pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth is known for its notorious nature that offers extra pace and bounce to the bowlers throughout the match. However, the batters find it easy to middle the ball, since the surface offers a balanced assistance, complimented by its super-quick outfield. A score to the north of 180 can be expected as a winning total on this ground, and the winning captain must opt to bat first.

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (captain), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Matthew Short (captain), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (wicketkeeper), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope

Mitchell Marsh showed all his experience and firepower in the previous outing, scoring an astonishing century. His knock of 102 runs off 58 deliveries was studded with 11 fours and as many as five maximums. This shall give the Australian captain a lot of confidence, and he shall be backing himself to follow it up with yet another successful outing with the bat in the upcoming match.

Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali was among the wickets in his last match against Brisbane Heat. He took a couple of important wickets, while also giving away only 29 runs in his four-over spell, as his side bundled the opposition out for 121 in 19.4 overs, and eventually chased down the target with 35 balls to spare. If Hasan Ali can produce another magical spell, no one can stop the Strikers to collect another win.