Big Bash League
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers — Prediction Correct ✅
PS Perth Scorchers
AS Adelaide Strikers
Perth Stadium,
Our pre-match predictionResult: Perth Scorchers won by 33 runs. PS 153/8 vs AS 120.
Our Prediction: Perth Scorchers — Correct
Pre-match analysis published on 4 January 2026:
Perth Scorchers host Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium on Saturday evening, seeking to continue their dominant home form.
Team News
Perth Scorchers: Captain Ashton Turner is in scintillating form with 135 runs at a strike rate of 214 this season, including an unbeaten 99 against Sydney Thunder. Mitch Marsh smashed 102 off 58 balls against Hobart on Jan 1, while Aaron Hardie contributed 94 not out. Josh Inglis is OUT with a calf injury - Finn Allen will keep wickets.
Adelaide Strikers: Chris Lynn hit 79 not out against Brisbane Heat on Dec 31, reaching 4000 BBL career runs. Captain Matt Short leads a side that has struggled for consistency (2W-2L). Jamie Overton took 3/19 in their last win.
Key Stats
| Factor | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Strikers |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 3rd | 6th |
| Recent Form | W W L W | W L L W |
| Top Scorer | Marsh (102) | Lynn (79*) |
Venue Analysis
Perth Stadium offers a fast, bouncy pitch that suits pace bowlers early. The home seamers (Jhye Richardson, Lance Morris) will relish these conditions. Average first innings score is 150-160. The evening Fremantle Doctor breeze can assist swing bowling.
Final Verdict
Perth Scorchers at 62%. Home advantage, Turner and Marsh in exceptional form, pitch suits their pace attack. Strikers have firepower but struggle away from home.
Value Note
NO BET - SKIP for betting. Bookmaker odds of 1.58 imply 63.3% - essentially matching our 62% assessment. No edge on either side. Market has priced this correctly.
