SIX vs SCO Betting Tips & Who Will Win This Match Of The Big Bash League 2022-23

BBL 2022-23 Betting Tips: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground is all geared up to host an approaching Big Bash League contest between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers on January 15. The epic clash is scheduled to kick off at 7:15 PM local (1:45 PM IST).

PITCH REPORT: SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND

The famous Sydney Cricket Ground has been pretty occupied in the proceeding Australian summer. SCG traditionally features balanced pitches across formats. The venue has hosted three games IN BBL 2022-23 and a score of 140 has been the average total so far in the season. 

TOSS PREDICTION:

Dew has not played a significant part in this season’s BBL games; hence, teams naturally tend to prefer batting first. Considering the surface and overhead conditions, things are unlikely to change on Sunday as well. Bank on Perth Scorchers’ skipper Ashton Turner to make a correct call at the toss and choose to bat first.

RECENT FORM (LAST FIVE MATCHES):

SIX – W W NR L W

SCO – W W W L W

HEAD TO HEAD (LAST FIVE MATCHES): 

TOP 5 SIX vs SCO BETTING TIPS: 

1. Cameron Bancroft will be Perth Scorchers’ top batter

Bancroft is spearheading the batting lineup of Perth Scorchers in the undergoing competition. Playing the crucial opener’s role, the right-hand batter contributed with a 55-run knock in the team’s last game. Rely on him to continue the momentum on Sunday.

2. Total fours will be over 24.5

The Sydney Cricket Ground hallmarks challenging surface conditions for batting and large ground dimensions as well. Hence, the batters often back fours to be their top run-scoring option and avoid playing highly risky ariel shots. The fours count in the game will be well over 24.5.

3. Nathan Lyon’s total dismissals will be over 1.5

The premier Australian off-spinner will be marking his presence for the first time in the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Lyon was part of the recently-concluded South Africa test series and had a notable run. He is in all likelihood to replicate his red ball form in BBL.

4. Perth Scorchers will be the top bowler’s team

A star-studded bowling lineup has been the Perth-based side’s biggest contributor in the BBL 2022-23. The likes of Andrew Tye, Jason Behredorff, Ashton Turner and Matthew Kelly are highly adaptive and have been extremely successful in the competition. 

5. Steven Smith’s total runs will be over 21.5

Smith, too, will be playing in the ongoing season of the BBL for the inaugural occasion. The top-order batsman was in the headlines after slamming a test ton against South Africa in the SCG test last week. The 33-year-old will be keen to announce his arrival in the renowned competition.

SIX vs SCO FINAL VERDICT:

Perth Scorchers has unquestionably been the team to beat so far in the Big Bash League 2022-23. The Ashton Turner-led side occupies the first position in the points tally with as many as 16 points to its name. As things stand, The team has won a whopping 8 out of 10 league fixtures. Depend on Perth Scorchers to achieve a dominating triumph over Sydney Sixers on Sunday.