THU vs SCO Today Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder (THU) and Perth Scorchers (SCO) will face off in Match 16 of the Big Bash League 2025. Are you looking for Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers’ Today’s Match Prediction? Find out in our prediction for today’s THU vs. SCO match. The Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers cricket match will take place on Tuesday, December 30, at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia.
THU vs SCO Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | THU vs SCO Match 16 |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, December 30, 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
THU vs SCO Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Sydney Thunder (THU) Team Analysis
Sydney Thunder is going through a rough patch and has managed to win only one match so far. They lost their last match against the Melbourne Stars by 9 wickets. Shadab Khan led the batting effort, scoring 25 runs off 24 balls, while Matthew Gilkes provided excellent support with a brisk 24 off 13 deliveries. In the bowling section, Chris Green took 1 wicket.
Sydney Thunder’s Team Strength:
- Matthew Gilkes: Delivered an explosive start at the top, smashing 24 runs from 13 balls in the previous match.
- Sam Billings: A destructive batter who added 23 runs off 19 balls in the middle order.
- Sam Konstas: He has scored 104 runs so far with an average of 26.00.
- Shadab Khan: A valuable all-rounder whose contributions with both bat and ball add balance to the side.
- Daniel Sams: He gave a glimpse of his excellent performance with the bat and ball.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Team Analysis
Despite a good start, Perth Scorchers lost two consecutive matches in a row. They lost their most recent match against Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets. Finn Allen top-scored with a composed 43 off 23 deliveries, while Nick Hobson contributed 29 runs from 23 balls. With the ball, Cooper Connolly was the standout performer, claiming three wickets.
Perth Scorchers’ Team Strength:
- Cooper Connolly: With a total of 142 runs, he is the leading run scorer for SCO.
- Finn Allen: The leading run-scorer in the last outing, anchoring the innings with a composed performance.
- Aaron Hardie: A key all-rounder who has scored 45 runs and claimed 1 wicket in this tournament.
- Nick Hobson: He played a helpful knock of 29 runs in 23 balls in the last outing.
- Joel Paris: He bowled well and took 2 wickets for 22 in the last outing.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers: Probable Playing 11
Sydney Thunder Probable XI:
David Warner, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Reece Topley
Perth Scorchers Probable XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (WK), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for the Sydney Thunder today?
Matthew Gilkes is our pick to top-score for the Sydney Thunder.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Matthew Gilkes | 4 | 4 | – | 132 | 76 | 33.00 | 72 | 183.33 | – | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 2. Sam Konstas | 4 | 4 | – | 104 | 63 | 26.00 | 89 | 116.85 | – | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3. Sam Billings | 4 | 4 | – | 102 | 51 | 25.50 | 62 | 164.52 | – | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Who will be the top run scorers for the Perth Scorchers today?
Cooper Connolly is our pick to top-score for the Perth Scorchers.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cooper Connolly | 3 | 3 | – | 142 | 77 | 47.33 | 75 | 189.33 | – | 2 | 11 | 10 |
| 2. Finn Allen | 3 | 3 | – | 138 | 79 | 46.00 | 69 | 200.00 | – | 1 | 13 | 6 |
| 3. Nick Hobson | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 | 29 | 27.50 | 34 | 161.76 | – | – | 1 | 7 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Sydney Thunder in the match?
Pick: Shadab Khan to take the most wickets for Sydney Thunder.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Shadab Khan | 4 | 4 | 15 | 117 | 6 | 4/24 | 19.50 | 7.80 | 15.00 | 1 | – | – |
| 2. Daniel Sams | 4 | 4 | 13.5 | 127 | 3 | 2/25 | 42.33 | 9.18 | 27.67 | – | – | – |
| 3. Nathan McAndrew | 3 | 3 | 10 | 97 | 3 | 2/41 | 32.33 | 9.70 | 20.00 | – | – | 1 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Perth Scorchers in the match?
Pick: Cooper Connolly to take the most wickets for the Perth Scorchers.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cooper Connolly | 3 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 3/23 | 11.67 | 7.00 | 10.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Joel Paris | 3 | 3 | 10.3 | 91 | 3 | 2/22 | 30.33 | 8.67 | 21.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Brody Couch | 3 | 3 | 9 | 94 | 2 | 2/12 | 47.00 | 10.44 | 27.00 | – | – | – |
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect SCO to hit more sixes in this match
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect SCO to hit more fours in this match.
Who Will Win Today’s Big Bash League Match — THU vs SCO?
Cooper Connolly is in fine form, which bodes well for the Scorchers. Additionally SCO has a 50% winning ratio on this ground.
Overall, the Perth Scorchers appear to be the more balanced side across departments.
Prediction: Perth Scorchers to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
