BBL 2025-26: THU vs SCO Match Prediction, Preview, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

THU vs SCO Match Preview – The 16th match of BBL 2025-26 sees the Sydney Thunder host the five-time champions, Perth Scorchers, at the Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30, 2025. Both sides have struggled for consistency this season, currently sitting in the bottom half of the table with only one win apiece.

THU vs SCO Match Details

THU vs SCO Head-to-Head Records

Historically, the Sydney Thunder holds a slight advantage over the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.

• Matches Played: 20

• Sydney Thunder Won: 11

• Perth Scorchers Won: 9

• Last 5 Meetings: Sydney Thunder has won three of the last five encounters.

• Highest Score: Sydney Thunder (200); Perth Scorchers (185).

THU vs SCO Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: Sydney Showground Stadium

The venue is known for producing competitive, slightly low-scoring games compared to flatter Australian tracks.

• Balanced Surface: The pitch offers initial movement for seamers, but generally becomes better for batting once players are set.

• Spin Advantage: Historically, spinners enjoy these conditions due to grip and larger boundaries.

• Average 1st Innings Total: Approximately 160 runs.

• Batting Strategy: The surface tends to slow down, making middle-order value higher than the top order.

THU vs SCO Weather Report

Ideal cricketing conditions are expected for this evening fixture.

• Temperature: Expected high of 24°C during the day, dropping to around 16°C in the evening.

• Precipitation: Low chance of rain (approx. 10%).

• Conditions: Mostly cloudy skies with moderate humidity that may increase as the night progresses.

THU vs SCO Squads and Probable Playing11

Perth Scorchers

Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen(w), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman, Sam Fanning, Josh Inglis, Corey Rocchiccioli.

• Probable11: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman.

Sydney Thunder 

Squad: Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, David Warner(c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings(w), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley, Ryan Hadley, Tom Andrews, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras.

• Probable11: Matthew Gilkes, Sam Konstas, David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley.

THU vs SCO Match Prediction

The Perth Scorchers enter as marginal favorites with a 61% to 68% win probability. While the Thunder have historical dominance, the Scorchers are bolstered by the return of dynamic wicketkeeper Josh Inglis from the Test squad. Conversely, the Thunder may struggle following the departure of star all-rounder Shadab Khan for international duties.

Key Players to Watch:

• Finn Allen (SCO): Has scored 138 runs at a strike rate of 200.00 this season.

• Matthew Gilkes (THU): Thunder’s top run-getter with 132 runs and two fifties.

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): Breakout season with 142 runs and 4 wickets.

Prediction: Perth Scorchers to win.