SS W vs PS W Live Score: The WBBL 2023 has already reached halfway & the teams are trying hard to qualify for the knockouts. Today cricket enthusiasts will get a chance to witness one more enthralling clash when Perth Scorchers lock horns with Sydney Sixers. Sydney Sixers who emerged as the finalist of 2022 have made a poor start to this edition of the tournament. They have managed to win just one out of four matches they have played & will try to get back to winning terms.
On the other hand opponents Perth Scorchers have had an inconsistent start to the tournament after winning two out of two matches in WBBL 2023. They will put their every effort to win this clash & get closer to the knockout stage of ODI World Cup 2023.
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Sydney Sixers Preview
Last year’s finalists, Sydney Sixers will head into this season with a clear goal in mind which is to win the WBBL 2023. However, they have done nothing noteworthy to actually qualify and reach closer to their goal. After losing their initial fixture, Scorchers bounced back to winning terms in the last match & will look to continue the momentum ahead.
In their last fixture, the Sixers got off to a blistering start & managed to score 164 runs on board. Ellyse Perry was their top scorer with 50 runs off 41 balls. Heading into this clash their batting order comprising the likes of Ellyse Perry will aim to score mammoth runs.
Coming to the bowling order, their bowlers were under pressure as they had to restrict Matthews from scoring runs. But somehow they managed to get through & won the fixture by 6 runs. Among the bowlers, Lauren Cheatle starred with the ball with two wickets in 23 runs. She will aim to get going in this fixture as well.
Key Players: Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry, Jess Kerr, Lauren Cheatle
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:
Ellyse Perry(c), Suzie Bates, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Kate Pelle(w), Jess Kerr, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Jade Allen
Perth Scorchers Preview
Perth Scorchers will be extremely disappointed in the fact that they had a poor WBBL 2023 so far. Scorchers want to overcome setbacks & return to scoring terms. With just one win & a loss, Scorchers will aim to turn the tables & get back to winning terms.
In their last fixture, Scorchers lost the toss & were sent in to bat first. Their bowling order did a stunning job by restricting the opponents to a modest total of 154 runs with 7 wickets. Sophie Devine was brilliant with the ball, picking up 2 wickets and giving away just 21 runs in 3 overs.
Coming to the batting order, their top order collapsed which brought Scorchers under pressure. Maddy Drake tried to salvage the innings by scoring a well-made 45 off 33 balls but lacked support, as they lost the game by 7 runs in the end. If the Scorchers need to win this clash & overpower the Sixers then they will have to take the positives from every win & deliver in the clash.
Key Players: Maddy Drake, Sophie Devine, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney(w), Chloe Piparo, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine(c), Amy Jones, Lisa Griffith, Amy Louise Edgar, Piepa Cleary, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Coming to the weather here it will be quote pleasant & perfect for a full game of cricket. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 27°C – 17°C range. This pitch aids bowlers in the first innings but as soon as the match progresses it supports the batters on the field.
This pitch improves in the second innings compelling the teams winning the toss to bowl first.
Toss: To Bowl
The team that will win the toss will opt to bowl first. The history of the ground suggests that it is great for chasing. In the last 7 T20s played on this venue, the teams batting second have won 5 games.
Winning Prediction
The Sixers need to pull their sleeves & get back to the winning streak if qualifying for the knockouts is their preference. On the other hand, Scorchers will have to be more consistent throughout the season get as many wins as possible, and get through the traffic in the middle of the points table.
We Preduct Sydney Sixers to win this clash
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