Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2022, match 43, stats for the game

On Sunday, January 15, the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers will face off in Match No.43 in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23. The game will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The Sixers, led by Moises Henriques, are in second place in the table with 13 points and a net run rate of -0.015. Meanwhile, the team welcomed Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon back, which will boost them.

The SCG features a batting-friendly surface yet provides some help to pacers. Nonetheless, the batters will try to make the most of the conditions. Furthermore, the team’s batting will benefit from the speedy outfield. Batting first on the venue should be the preferred strategy. There will be no rain, and temperatures will hover around 25 degrees Celsius. The humidity level will be primarily around the 60s.

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Sixers vs Scorchers’ recent form

Sixers: W W NR L W

Scorchers: W W W L W

Player to watch out for

Josh Inglis has been the Scorchers’ top batter, scoring 313 runs at a 44.71 average. He also has a strike rate of 158.88, which is among the highest in the tournament.

Jason Behrendorff, another in-form bowler, has 15 wickets in nine games. He averages 15.87 per game and has been outstanding with the new ball.

Updated points table