Last Updated on 4 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Perth Scorchers have had some time to process their incredible loss last week. Not many would have imagined that the five-time champions would lose despite smashing 257 against the Brisbane Heat, and they will be seeking to bounce back against current champions Hobart Hurricanes.

The Scorchers’ loss at the Gabba showed they don’t have the same bowling prowess as previous years. Jason Behrendhorff and AJ Tye have moved on, while Matthew Kelly is out injured. To make matters all the more challenging today, Jhye Richardson is unavailable for this clash as he is on Ashes duty.

So, the batters have a big task on their hands again. The Scorchers have scored big despite Mitch Marsh not making an impact yet, with their powerful lineup coming to the fore.

The Hurricanes possess an attack that can keep the Scorchers as quiet as possible. Whether they play an extra seamer for Perth will be interesting to see given the conditions.

BBL 2025/26 12th Match: SCO vs HUR Possible Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers: 1. Mitch Marsh, 2. Finn Allen (OS, wk), 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Aaron Hardie, 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Laurie Evans (OS), 7. Nick Hobson, 8. Ashton Agar, 9. Joel Paris, 10. Brody Couch, 11. Mahli Beardman

Hobart Hurricanes have named their squad. Matthew Wade is unavailable due to injury and could be replaced by Mac Wright in the middle order.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Mitch Owen, 2. Tim Ward, 3. Nikhil Chaudhary, 4. Ben McDermott (wk), 5. Tim David, 6. Mac Wright, 7. Rehan Ahmed (OS), 8. Chris Jordan (OS), 9. Nathan Ellis (c), 10. Rishad Hossain/Billy Stanlake, 11. Riley Meredith

Perth Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

Another scorching hot day is forecast for Perth with a top of 39 degrees. There will be no rain.

Since the start of 2023, fast bowlers have taken 164 BBL wickets at Perth Stadium at an average of 24.95 and economy of 8.53. Spinners have picked up 48 wickets in the same period at an average of 32.31 and economy of 8.22.

In five BBL matches last year, the average first innings score was 159.2. Chasing teams won three times, scoring slightly faster (8.40) compared to teams batting first (8.03).

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SCO vs HUR 2025/26: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Finn Allen has scored 909 runs in all T20s this year at a strike rate of 201.1. He smashed 79 off 38 balls in his last innings.
• Ben McDermott averages just 16.00 against the Perth Scorchers, but this is a new-look Scorchers attack. McDermott is in fine form this season with 156 runs at an average of 78.00 and strike rate of 143.11.

Key batter picks:

• Mitch Marsh has missed out in the first two games, but a big innings can be just around the corner given he has had a great year in T20s: 30 inns, 1,084 runs, avg. 38.7, SR 158.7.
• Nikhil Chaudhary will bat in the top three. He has started the season strongly, hitting 127 runs at a strike rate of 160.75.
• Tim David has scored 159 runs against the Scorchers at an average of 31.80 and strike rate of 145.87.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Cooper Connolly is in magnificent form. He’s struck 136 runs at a strike rate of 200 this season. He also has an excellent record at Perth Stadium: 14 inns, 409 runs, avg. 51.1, SR 146.6.
• Chris Jordan is fresh off a four-wicket haul against the Renegades. He can contribute fantasy points in all three facets of the game.
• Aaron Hardie will likely bat in the top four and has magnificent numbers against the Hurricanes. He’s smashed 207 runs at an average of 69.00 and strike rate of 152.21, along with six wickets at an average of 13.50 and economy of 7.36.

Key bowler picks:

• Riley Meredith has taken 15 wickets in 10 innings against the Scorchers (avg. 16.13, econ. 7.26). He has a dominant record against Ashton Turner: 17 balls, 14 runs, four wickets.
• Nathan Ellis has 11 wickets in 10 innings against the Scorchers (avg. 30.36, econ. 8.87).

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Mitchell Owen has made a slow start to BBL 2025/26 but this is the game he can deliver. He has a century in three games against the Scorchers.
• Rishad Hossain is picked by over 60% of Dream11 players in this match. The legspinner has been bowling nicely, but can he pick wickets on a ground where pacers take the majority of scalps?
• Brody Couch took 2/12 on this ground against the Sydney Sixers. He and Joel Paris should enjoy the bounce off this Perth Stadium pitch.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 21, Scorchers 13, Hurricanes 8.
• Hurricanes and Scorchers have won three games each head-to-head at Perth Stadium.
• Riley Meredith vs Finn Allen in T20s: 2 balls, 4 runs, 1 wicket.
• Nathan Ellis vs Ashton Turner in T20s: 24 balls, 36 runs, no wicket.
• Nathan Ellis vs Aaron Hardie in T20s: 32 balls, 53 runs, 1 wicket.

BBL 2025/26 12th Match: SCO vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

Option 1:

Option 2:

BBL 2025/26 12th Match: SCO vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win?

This one has the potential to be a high-scoring match. However, the Hurricanes can prevail courtesy of their bowling.

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