Perth Scorchers & Sydney Sixers, Qualifier | Big Bash League

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Perth Scorchers will meet Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier of the Big Bash League in Perth on Tuesday. Both teams are in good form going into the match, winning their final group games, with the winner progressing to the final, while the losing side will get another chance in the challenger on Friday.

‌The Qualifier of the Big Bash League will be a real clash of styles as Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers, the top two teams in the points table, face off at Perth Stadium on Tuesday. One of them is known for hammering home a quick start and piling on the runs, while the other prefers to go at a more measured pace and let the game unfold. The Qualifier format leaves no time to get your feet under you, so those crucial opening overs and error-free early play are going to be vital. Home advantage may give the Perth Scorchers a slight edge, but you can also bet that the Sydney Sixers' years of playoff experience is going to be a big factor.

Form Guide

The Perth Scorchers did themselves proud in the final stretch of the season. They came storming home, winning 4 of their last 5 games, and most of those contests were pretty convincing. They were good at defending and chasing, too - the only blip on their radar was a solitary loss to Melbourne Renegades that didn't affect their place in the table, anyway. Their run-up to the playoffs has been pretty stable as they finished on top of the points table with 14 points from 10 games.

The Sydney Sixers finished off the group stage on a high note, finishing the last 5 games undefeated. They chalked up 4 wins with one game getting abandoned without a result, showing some seriously consistent form. They were looking especially confident in the second innings, calmly churning out runs to get over the line. Even when they were up against it, they never made any big mistakes - which is exactly what you want in a knockout game. This kind of form can really make a difference.

Perth Scorchers: W L W W W

Sydney Sixers: W W NR W W

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head

These two teams have been going at it since 2012, and while the matches have often been pretty evenly matched in recent years, there's a bit of a track record of the home team winning out in Perth. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers have consistently performed well against this opponent in big games, so when it comes to the Qualifier, past form doesn't really mean a whole lot.

Perth Scorchers 17-12 Sydney Sixers

Pitch and Weather

The surface at the Perth Stadium is usually pretty fast and friendly to the bowlers early on. As the innings wears on, the batsmen start to get the better of it, and the runs start to flow a bit more. As for the weather, it's looking like it's going to be a hot and dry day, with not a cloud in the sky - but that might make things a bit tricky for the players. If the captain wins the toss, they'll probably be looking to bowl first and take advantage of the fresh conditions, and then look to chase down a decent total.

Team News

The Perth Scorchers team is approaching the Qualifier with its usual lineup, without any noticeable changes. Recent matches have shown that the selected lineup works well both while batting first and chasing. The lineup looks balanced, with a clear distribution of roles between the top order, middle order, and bowling.

The Sydney Sixers team has performed well in recent games and see no need to change the lineup. The main focus remains on a reliable top order and an experienced bowling line-up, especially when batting second.

Perth Scorchers (Probable XI): Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

Sydney Sixers (Probable XI): Babar Azam, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott

Broadcasting Platforms

The Big Bash League Qualifier match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar in India from 2:00 PM IST on Tuesday.

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