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BBL 2023-24 knockout: Perth Scorchers get set to meet Adelaide Strikers in a crucial battle

Saturday, 20-Jan-2024
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Perth Scorchers will be squaring off against Adelaide Strikers in the knockout match of the ongoing Big Bash League on Saturday at Perth Stadium in Perth. Heading into this game, Perth Scorchers are placed on third position in the points table with six victories from their 10 games. Scorchers have lost their three games while one of their games ended in no result. 

They have 13 points along with the negative NRR of +0.725. Scorchers will miss the services of Laurie Evans ( commitment to UAE T20 League) and Zak Crawley returning to national duties. Scorchers are coming off a defeat from their last game against Sydney Sixers. 

Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, are positioned fourth in the points table with five wins from their 10 games. They have lost four games, while one of their games ended in no result. They have 11 points along with the positive NRR of +0.331. Adelaide Strikers have registered four victories on the bounce and would hope to continue with the same intensity. 

They thrashed Sydney Thunder in their last game. In their last encounter against Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers had remained ahead registreing their win. Strikers are without Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton and Adam Hose who are away following their commitment to UAE T20. 

Perth Scorchers Squad: Aaron Hardie (c), Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Stephen Eskinazi, Sam Fanning, Cameron Gannon, Marcus Harris, Liam Haskett, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matt Kelly, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman

Adelaide Strikers Squad: Matthew Short (c), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Henry Hunt, Josh Kann, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, David Payne, Lloyd Pope, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald

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