By Zainab Shafiq 
On January 8th, Sydney Thunder will face off against Perth Scorchers in the 30th match at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney. The match is set to kick off at 08:15 AM GMT and 07:15 PM local time.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Match Preview
In the upcoming clash between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League 2023-24, both teams find themselves in challenging positions on the Points Table. While the Perth Scorchers sit comfortably in the second spot with a commendable Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.153 after securing four wins in six matches, Sydney Thunder, positioned seventh, seeks redemption with only one win in six matches and an NRR of -0.421.
The Scorchers aim to further solidify their standing and enhance their NRR, while the Thunder look to climb up the ranks with a crucial victory. With the match set at Sydney Showground Stadium, the stage is set for an intense battle where both teams will strive to make a significant impact on the points table and improve their Net Run Rate for a potential playoff spot.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Weather Report
During the match, the weather is forecasted to be around 22°C with a RealFeel® of 21°C, featuring partly cloudy and humid conditions, along with the possibility of spotty showers.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium pitch is conducive to fast bowlers, offering favorable conditions for seam movement. With a fast outfield and relatively small boundaries, the new ball tends to assist pacers, posing a challenge for batsmen as they contend with the swing and bounce generated by the bowlers.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Predicted XI
Sydney Thunder: Matthew Gikes (WK), Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Cameron Bancroft, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Tanveer Sangha, Liam Hatcher, Gurinder Sandhu
Perth Scorchers: Zak Crawley, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie (C), Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Agar, Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Dream11 Team for Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers
Zak Crawley, Alex Hales, Aaron Hardie (C), Josh Inglish (WK), Cameron Bancroft, Laurie Evans, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff
Where to Watch Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |