The Big Bash League gears up for the rematch of the 2021-22 finals between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at the Perth Stadium. The Scorchers registered a massive 79-run victory in the finals when these two teams locked horns last season. But entering this game, the Perth-based will be kicking off their BBL 12. Whereas the Sixers suffered a massive defeat in their opening game of the new season against the Adelaide Strikers.
But before the two teams go head to head for the game, here look at the picture painted by numbers and statistics and who they depict could be the winner.
Toss Prediction:
The Sydney Sixers have a better chance to win the toss as they have won two out of the last three tosses in Big Bash League games.
Win Possibility
The Perth Scorchers will have a better chance to win the game as they are coming off a title-winning season and have well a rounded squad. Another advantage of the Scorchers will be their 2021-22 final win over the Sixers. The Perth-based side has bolstered their squad with some veteran stars along with incredible Aussie talents, who will play a key role in the tournament.
Team of the day
As mentioned earlier, the defending champions have a better team in comparison to the Sixers. The Scorchers possess some veteran batters in their batting lineup with the likes of Faf du Plessis and Adam Lyth along with some quality bowlers. But Perth’s ace against Sydney will be Cameron Green who can contribute with the ball and bat.
Predicted powerplay score and Average first innings total
The Perth Stadium has always been a place where the batters have a slight advantage. The average 1st innings score is 167 in domestic T20 games. Whereas the predicted powerplay score is expected to be between 45-50.
Betting Odds
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