The Perth Scorchers will face the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier of the ongoing Big Bash League 2025-26 (BBL 2025-26). This article provides detailed information on the PRS vs SYS Qualifier preview, live streaming, pitch and weather report, head-to-head stats, and records for this particular match.
Perth Scorchers, the leader of the BBL 2025-26 points table, will eye a spot in the finals of the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League courtesy of a win against the Sydney Sixers.
Like the Scorchers, their opponent, the Sydney Sixers, the second-ranked team on the table, would also hope to book their spot in the BBL 15 Final by winning the Qualifier.
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PRS vs SYS Match Preview – Qualifier BBL 2025-26:
Date and Venue:
The PRS vs SYS match will be played on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The Qualifier will start at 1:45 PM IST.
Squads:
Perth Scorchers:
Ashton Turner (c), Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Laurie Evans, Sam
Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Luke Holt, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, David Payne.
Sydney Sixers:
Moises Henriques (c), Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Steve Smith, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Starc, Lachlan Shaw, and Jordan Silk.
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PRS vs SYS Probable XIs:
Perth Scorchers Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (w), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Sydney Sixers Playing XI:
Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc
PRS vs SYS Key battles:
Finn Allen vs Jack Edwards
Finn Allen would love to continue his red-hot form in the Qualifier against the Sixers to increase the Scorchers’ chances of booking a place in the BBL finals. Allen is currently the second leading run scorer in the league with 381 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 189.55.
Jack Edwards is one of the standout bowlers for the Sixers this season, taking 15 wickets in 10 matches this season. In the Qualifier, the battle between the top players from both sides will be enthralling to watch out for for the fans in Perth.
Mitchell Starc vs Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh once smashed two sixes in a row against Mitchell Starc during a Big Bash League match early in their careers. Now, after many years, the two will face each other again, making their contest an exciting moment for fans to watch.
Aaron Hardie vs Sean Abbott
Aaron Hardie is among the top 5 run getters in the ongoing season with 317, and once again, he will have the responsibility to score runs in the middle order in the Qualifier. On the other hand, Sean Abbott will look to pick wickets in the middle overs for the Sixers.
Steve Smith vs Cooper Connolly
Steve Smith is a world-class batter and is currently in red-hot form. The dominant performer of the league will look to extend his sublime form against the Scorchers, while Cooper Connolly, who has taken 13 wickets from 10 games, will love to trouble the Australian superstar in the qualifier, having regained his form with the ball.
PRS vs SYS Key Players:
PRS—Aaron Hardie, Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Cooper Connolly, Jhye Richardson
SYS—Steve Smith, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Babar Azam
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PRS vs SYS Free Live Streaming in India, Live Telecast Qualifier, BBL 2025-26:
TV Rights in India
The broadcast rights of the Big Bash League in India are with Star Sports. The PRS vs SYS game will be televised on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2.
Live Streaming Platform in India:
The match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website. The Indian cricket fans will have to pay a subscription fee to watch the match online.
When will the match take place?
The game will take place on January 20. It will start at 1:45 PM IST.
Where will the match be played?
The Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers game will be played at the Optus Stadium, Perth.
How to watch the live telecast of the PRS vs SYS qualifier on television?
The PRS vs SYS Qualifier will be beamed on the Star Sports Network in India.
How to live stream the match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers on mobile online?
Jio Hotstar will live-stream the upcoming Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers game in India. Folks can watch the match on their mobiles, laptops, and connected TVs.
PRS vs SYS Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Optus Stadium Qualifier, Big Bash League 2025-26:
PRS vs SYS Weather Report of Perth:
There is no rain threat for the PRS vs SYS Qualifier in Perth on January 20. With blazing sunshine and a very hot atmosphere, the maximum temperature is predicted to be 38°C, while the minimum temperature would be 23°C.
PRS vs SYS Pitch Report of Optus Stadium:
The pitch for the game between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at the Optus Stadium in Perth is expected to be perfect for fast bowlers. The pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth is very quick and bouncy, which makes it hard for batters to score easily.
Batters often have to stay on the back foot because the ball comes fast and jumps high. The big square boundaries also make it risky to hit sixes, giving bowlers more chances to get wickets.
At the start, the batters will find it really tough to score, but as the match goes on, the pitch becomes easier for the batters. However, the spinners will also have a chance to trouble batters and get wickets here.
Across the BBL07 to BBL15 seasons, a total of 46 matches have been played in Perth. The highest team total in this period was 213/3, scored by the Perth Scorchers during the ninth edition. At this venue, 419 wickets were taken by the fast bowlers, while the spinners have taken 136 wickets.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records—Qualifier, BBL 2025-26:
| Stats | Matches | PRS won | SYS won | Draw | Tied | NR |
| Overall | 31 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| At Optus Stadium | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records- Key Statistics
A high-voltage clash is on the cards as Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers get ready to lock horns with a place in the Big Bash League finals at stake. It will be a big and exciting match between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers at the Optus Stadium.
The two teams have played 31 matches against each other in BBL history. The Perth Scorchers have had more success in this rivalry. They have won 18 matches, while the Sydney Sixers have won 12. One match ended in a tie in the tournament.
The numbers strongly favor Perth when the match is played at Optus Stadium, which is also the venue for this qualifier. The two teams have played seven matches at this ground. The Perth Scorchers have won five of them, while the Sydney Sixers have managed to win only two.
Perth will be keen to extend their strong record at home. If they win this qualifier, they will qualify for the BBL 15 finals and also draw level with the Sixers in the last five head-to-head matches between the two teams.
However, the Sydney Sixers are full of confidence. They are coming into this match after an exciting win against the Melbourne Stars in their previous game and will believe they can turn the tables. Both teams are in good form, as they have won their last two group matches.
This makes the Qualifier a tough and close contest, with strong batters and bowlers on both sides ready to fight for a spot in the finals.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records: The last 5 matches
Sydney Sixers have a 3-2 lead over the Perth Scorchers in the last five matches played between the two teams in the Big Bash League.
PRS vs SYS Head-to-Head Records- Result of the last 5 BBL games:
Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets
Sydney Sixers won by 14 runs
Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets
Sydney Sixers won by 6 runs
Conclusion:
Both teams will try their best in this Qualifier. They will aim to do well with batting, bowling, and fielding to reach the BBL 2025-26 Final. The team that wins will go straight to the final. The losing team will still have one more chance, as they will play the Eliminator to try and reach the final.
