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Preview
In the thirty-first game of the BBL 2023–24, Sydney Thunder will take on Perth Scorchers THU vs SCO at Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday, January 8. After six games this season, Thunder has only achieved one victory, placing them in second-last place in the standings. Third in the standings, Scorchers have won four of their last six games.
In Thunder’s most recent game, the Hurricanes of Hobart won the toss and decided to bowl. The Thunder’s lone batter to reach the 30-run threshold was Chris Green. With eight wickets lost, the side managed to score 150 runs with him remaining at 33 off 17 deliveries. For the Hurricanes, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, and Nikhil Chaudhary each claimed two wickets. Ben McDermott led the Hurricanes to win in 18.1 overs with seven wickets remaining after scoring 53 runs off just 34 deliveries.
In their most recent game, Adelaide Strikers played the Scorchers, and after winning the toss, they decided to bowl. With just 11 runs, the Scorchers lost their first two wickets. With seven wickets lost in 20 overs and 153 runs scored, the middle order proved to be vital to the team’s success. The Strikers’ two wicket scorers were David Payne and Lloyd Pope. With an impressive 76 runs off of 51 deliveries, Matthew Short enabled the Strikers to reach the target of 154 runs in 16.1 overs.
THU vs SCO
Match Information
Match 30, Sydney, January 08, 2024, 01:45 PM
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Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets
Weather Report
Sydney Showground Stadium
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
![Matthew Short](https://images.cricket.com/players/63846_headshot_safari.png)
Matthew Short
STR
541 Runs
11 Matches
![Josh Brown](https://images.cricket.com/players/95581_headshot_safari.png)
Josh Brown
HEA
366 Runs
9 Matches
![Aaron Hardie](https://images.cricket.com/players/68072_headshot_safari.png)
Aaron Hardie
SCO
334 Runs
11 Matches
![Chris Lynn](https://images.cricket.com/players/10062_headshot_safari.png)
Chris Lynn
STR
304 Runs
7 Matches
![Laurie Evans](https://images.cricket.com/players/4841_headshot_safari.png)
Laurie Evans
SCO
292 Runs
10 Matches
![Beau Webster](https://images.cricket.com/players/63277_headshot_safari.png)
Beau Webster
STA
262 Runs
9 Matches
![Xavier Bartlett](https://images.cricket.com/players/66516_headshot_safari.png)
Xavier Bartlett
HEA
20 Wkts
11 Matches
![Spencer Johnson](https://images.cricket.com/players/67778_headshot_safari.png)
Spencer Johnson
HEA
19 Wkts
11 Matches
![Ben Dwarshuis](https://images.cricket.com/players/64473_headshot_safari.png)
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX
17 Wkts
11 Matches
![Paul Walter](https://images.cricket.com/players/66357_headshot_safari.png)
Paul Walter
HEA
17 Wkts
11 Matches
![Jason Behrendorff](https://images.cricket.com/players/57041_headshot_safari.png)
16 Wkts
10 Matches
![Jamie Overton](https://images.cricket.com/players/58482_headshot_safari.png)
Jamie Overton
STR
16 Wkts
9 Matches
![Matthew Short](https://images.cricket.com/players/63846_headshot_safari.png)
Matthew Short
STR
6 Fifties
11 Matches
![Shaun Marsh](https://images.cricket.com/players/3889_headshot_safari.png)
Shaun Marsh
REN
3 Fifties
5 Matches
![Chris Lynn](https://images.cricket.com/players/10062_headshot_safari.png)
Chris Lynn
STR
3 Fifties
7 Matches
![Laurie Evans](https://images.cricket.com/players/4841_headshot_safari.png)
Laurie Evans
SCO
3 Fifties
10 Matches
![Beau Webster](https://images.cricket.com/players/63277_headshot_safari.png)
Beau Webster
STA
3 Fifties
9 Matches
![Ben McDermott](https://images.cricket.com/players/63853_headshot_safari.png)
Ben McDermott
HUR
3 Fifties
8 Matches
![Josh Brown](https://images.cricket.com/players/95581_headshot_safari.png)
Josh Brown
HEA
140 Runs
57 Balls Faced
![Colin Munro](https://images.cricket.com/players/11724_headshot_safari.png)
Colin Munro
HEA
99* Runs
61 Balls Faced
![Ben McDermott](https://images.cricket.com/players/63853_headshot_safari.png)
Ben McDermott
HUR
95* Runs
61 Balls Faced
![Laurie Evans](https://images.cricket.com/players/4841_headshot_safari.png)
Laurie Evans
SCO
85* Runs
28 Balls Faced
![Aaron Hardie](https://images.cricket.com/players/68072_headshot_safari.png)
Aaron Hardie
SCO
85* Runs
45 Balls Faced
![Chris Lynn](https://images.cricket.com/players/10062_headshot_safari.png)
Chris Lynn
STR
83* Runs
42 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
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THU - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/8220.png)
SCO - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/1162.png)
THU - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/2186.png)
SCO - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/2273.png)
THU - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/14704.png)
THU - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15819.png)
SCO - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1669.png)
SCO - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/9080.png)
THU - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/19580.png)
SCO - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/20227.png)
THU - 7.5 Cr
Player Picks
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Cameron Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is proficient in executing a range of shots and his power to hit the ball makes him an ideal choice for the game. In his last match, he smashed 21 runs at a strike rate of 105. He has scored 196 runs in this tournament.
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Laurie Evans
Lance Morris is an exceptional fast bowler known for his ability to generate extremely high speeds. He picked up a wicket in his last match. In this tournament, he has picked up nine wickets.
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Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis is a highly talented wicket-keeper batsman, who is sound in technique, both with the bat and behind the stumps. He has scored 146 runs in this tournament.
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Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams is the perfect captaincy choice for this match. His versatility sets him apart as one of our top all-round players who can adapt his game to any situation. Whether it's his impressive batting skills or his bowling expertise. He has picked up 11 wickets in this tournament.
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Aaron Hardie
Aaron Hardie is an incredible asset to the team, with his exceptional batting and bowling skills. He is capable of batting in the lower order, as well as taking a few wickets with the ball. He smashed 35 runs in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 231 runs and picked up a wicket.
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Jason Behrendorff
Jason Behrendorff is a highly skilled bowler known for his remarkable ability to swing the ball in both directions at impressive speeds. He has picked up nine wickets in this tournament.
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Laurie Evans
Laurie Evans is a hard-hitting batter who can put up big numbers today. He smashed 29 runs at a strike rate of 138.10 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 138 runs.
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Andrew Tye
Andrew Tye is renowned for his exceptional skills as a pace bowler. His ability to consistently maintain control over his lines and lengths sets him apart and makes him a potential game-changer on the field. In this tournament, he has picked up seven wickets.
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Oliver Davies
Oliver Davies is a powerful hitter at the top of the batting order, capable of turning a match in his team's favour with his explosive hitting during the start of an inning. He has scored 133 runs in this tournament.
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THU - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/8220.png)
SCO - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/1162.png)
THU - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/2186.png)
SCO - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/2273.png)
THU - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/14704.png)
THU - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15819.png)
SCO - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1416.png)
THU - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1669.png)
SCO - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/19580.png)
SCO - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/20227.png)
THU - 7.5 Cr
Player Picks
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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![Ruturaj Gaikwad](https://images.cricket.com/players/66584_headshot_safari.png)
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