Fans will enjoy quality action as Perth Scorchers will go up against Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier match at Perth Stadium, Perth on 20th January at 2:00 PM IST.
Get the best SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the Qualifier match of the BBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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SCO vs SIX Match Preview:
Perth Scorchers approached the Qualifier with strong momentum, as they secured seven victories from ten league matches. They managed key phases with clarity, maintained discipline under pressure, and thus ended the group stage at the top of the points table.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers built a solid campaign of their own. They claimed six wins from ten outings, showed composure in challenging situations, and therefore finished the league phase in second place. Their consistent output kept them close behind the Scorchers throughout the season.
Consequently, this Qualifier match featured the two most reliable teams of the tournament. While Perth Scorchers carried the advantage of first place, Sydney Sixers entered with enough form and confidence to pose a genuine challenge, setting up a competitive and high-stakes contest.
SCO vs SIX Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Perth Scorchers |
18 |
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Sydney Sixers |
12 |
SCO vs SIX Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
37°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
172 |
Record of chasing teams:
SCO vs SIX Playing 11s (Predicted):
Perth Scorchers Playing 11:
1) Finn Allen (wk)
2) Cameron Bancroft
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Aaron Hardie
5) Ashton Turner ©
6) Laurie Evans
7) Nick Hobson
8) Ashton Agar
9) Jhye Richardson
10) Andrew Tye
11) Jason Behrendorff
Sydney Sixers Playing 11:
1) Steve Smith
2) Josh Philippe (wk)
3) Babar Azam
4) Daniel Hughes
5) Moises Henriques ©
6) Jordan Silk
7) Hayden Kerr
8) Sean Abbott
9) Ben Dwarshuis
10) Todd Murphy
11) Mitchell Starc
Hot Picks for SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Perth Scorchers as a right-handed batter, he has been in superb touch this tournament, amassing 311 runs so far with powerful and consistent contributions. |
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Cooper Connolly – A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner for Perth Scorchers, he has delivered excellent all-round output in this tournament with 197 runs and 13 wickets to his credit so far. |
Top Picks:
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Steve Smith – Playing as a right-handed top-order batter for Sydney Sixers, he has showcased excellent form this tournament by accumulating 154 runs with composed and effective stroke play. |
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Aaron Hardie – Featuring for Perth Scorchers as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he has showcased strong all-round form this tournament with 317 runs and 10 wickets to his name so far. |
Budget Picks:
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Joel Davies – A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner for Sydney Sixers, he strengthens the side with his balanced all-round skill set. |
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Jack Edwards – Acting as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for Sydney Sixers, he contributes valuable all-round utility to the team setup. |
SCO vs SIX BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Cooper Connolly & Mitchell Marsh |
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Vice-Captain |
Aaron Hardie & Steve Smith |
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Finn Allen, Josh Philippe
- Batters – Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh
- All-rounders – Sam Curran, Joel Edwards, Aaron Hardie (vc), Cooper Connolly ©
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Jhye Richardson
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Finn Allen
- Batters – Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Marsh (c)
- All-rounders – Sam Curran, Joel Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Joe Davies
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Mahli Beardman
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Liam Shaw |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Nick Hobson |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Cooper Connolly |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Harry Brook |
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Punt Picks |
Joe Davies and Mahli Beardman |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-4-3 |
SCO vs SIX Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records and current performance, Perth Scorchers is expected to win this match.