The moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here. The Qualifier match of the tournament is set to decide who books the first spot in the FINAL. Two giants of the Big Bash League, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers, collide at the fiery Perth Stadium, a venue known for pace, bounce, and pressure cricket. With the Sixers riding a 5-match winning streak and the Scorchers dominating at home, this clash feels like a final before the final. Expect high intensity, big names, and season-defining moments.
Match Details
- Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers – Qualifier
- Date: 21 January 2026
- Time: 10:25 AM IST
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
👉 Winner qualifies directly for the FINAL
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- TV Broadcast (India): Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- International Viewers: Official BBL broadcasters & streaming partners
Weather Report
- Clear skies expected in Perth
- Temperature around 24–26°C
- No rain threat
- Evening conditions perfect for fast bowling
✅ Full match expected without interruptions
Pitch Report & Venue Stats – Perth Stadium
Perth Stadium is one of the toughest batting venues in Australia.
- Average Score (Last 5 matches): 132
- Pacers Wickets: 42
- Spinners Wickets: 25
Pitch Insight:
- Extra bounce and carry trouble batters
- Fast bowlers dominate, especially with the new ball
- Batters who handle short balls succeed
👉 Pace-heavy fantasy teams are the smart play
Team Form & Head-to-Head
Perth Scorchers
- Recent Form: W W W L W
- Strong home record
- 12 Head-to-Head wins vs Sixers
Sydney Sixers
- Recent Form: W W W W W
- Tournament’s most in-form team
- Batting peaking at the right time
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Perth Scorchers: No major injury concerns
- Sydney Sixers: Full squad available
- All key players expected to play
✅ No last-minute injury worries reported
Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers
Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Luke Holt
Sydney Sixers
Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Starc
Key Players to Watch
- Steven Smith (Sixers): Century + 54 in last two games, loves big matches
- Aaron Hardie (Scorchers): 317 runs + 10 wickets, complete all-round package
- Finn Allen (Scorchers): 381 runs this season, destructive powerplay batter
- Jack Edwards (Sixers): 15 wickets, genuine partnership breaker
- Cooper Connolly (Scorchers): 13 wickets + 200 runs, clutch performer
Fantasy Picks (Optional)
Small League Safe Picks
- Steven Smith
- Aaron Hardie
- Finn Allen
- Josh Inglis
Mega League Differential Picks
- Jack Edwards
- Cooper Connolly
- Jhye Richardson
- Sam Curran
Match Prediction / Outlook
This Qualifier is finely balanced.
- Sydney Sixers come in with momentum and confidence
- Perth Scorchers have home advantage and pitch familiarity
🔮 Prediction:
- Slight edge to Perth Scorchers due to pace-friendly conditions
- Expect a low-scoring, high-pressure thriller
- Winner will gain massive confidence heading into the FINAL
Disclaimer
This article is based on team form, pitch data, and recent performances. Fantasy sports involve financial risk and depend on real-time factors such as toss and final playing XI. Please play responsibly and make decisions based on your own analysis.