SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Big Bash League 2021-22, Match 9: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for SCO vs STR Dream11 Contest:
Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers are set to lock horns for their next Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 fixture on Saturday (December 11).
The two teams will be competing at the Perth Stadium in Western Australia. In Scorchers’ den, the Strikers will have to fight hard to try and aim for an important win.
The Scorchers, who finished runners-up last summer, made a winning start to the competition, defeating the Brisbane Heat by 6 runs on Wednesday (December 8).
The Strikers, on their part, got off to a losing start when they faced Melbourne Renegades but then came roaring back with a win versus the same opposition.
Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers – Colin Munro, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou
Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald , Harry Nielsen (wk), Jonathan Wells, Daniel Drew, Liam Scott, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (c)
Weather Update: Partly cloudy; 23 degrees C; wind 31 km/h
Pitch Report: Expect a flat wicket for a high-scoring game.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction
Can Strikers defeat the Scorchers in their den in the SCO vs STR BBL game?
Tough one to predict because both the teams are coming on the back of a victory in their previous match. While the Strikers avenged their loss to Renegades, the Scorchers kicked off their campaign successfully against the Heat. But given that Scorchers are playing at home, they do carry an edge.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Captaincy Picks
1. Rashid Khan (9.5 credits) – as always, Rashid remains an ace up Strikers’ sleeves. The Afghanistan wristspinner continues to dominate the opposition batting in the BBL. Rashid picked up 2/17 off his 4 overs in Strikers’ last match where they dismantled the Renegades in a low-scoring encounter.
2. Kurtis Patterson (9 credits) – Patterson was Scorchers’ top run-getter in their last game’s victory over the Heat. The batter struck an important fifty (55 off 30 balls) to propel Scorchers to a competitive 157/6, which they later defended by just 6 runs.
3. Matthew Kelly (9 credits) – Like Patterson, Kelly was a major reason why Scorchers came out on top against the Heat despite a slow start. The pacer bowled an exceptional spell, taking 4 wickets for 28 off his 4 overs. He played a massive role in dismissing Heat for 151.
SCO vs STR Dream11 Budget Picks
1. Jason Behrendorff (8.5 credits) – the left-arm pacer has been integral to Scorchers’ attack. He played his part in the win over Heat, conceding 1/31 off his spell in the run-chase. He took 16 wickets at 7.03 runs per over in the last edition of BBL.
2. Wes Agar (8.5 credits) – Agar was amongst the wickets in Strikers’ big win over the Renegades, taking 3 for 17 off his 3 overs. The pacer will hope to continue his good form for the Strikers.
3. Jonathan Wells (8.5 credits) – In a low-scoring Strikers versus Renegades game, Wells emerged as the top scorer from either side. He made a watchful but important 37 off 30 to keep the Strikers afloat in the first half before they dominated the second half with the ball.
Mega League Team for SCO vs STR Dream11 Contest
Cameron Bancroft (wk), Jonathan Wells, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Turner, Jake Weatherald, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Rashid Khan (vc), Wes Agar, Matthew Kelly (c)
Small/Head to Head Team for SCO vs STR Dream11 Contest
Cameron Bancroft (wk), Jonathan Wells, Kurtis Patterson (vc), Ashton Turner, Jake Weatherald, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Rashid Khan (c), Wes Agar, Matthew Kelly