At Perth Stadium, Perth, Perth Scorchers will battle Melbourne Stars in the thirty-ninth encounter on 17th January at 2:45 PM IST.
Get the best SCO vs STA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 39th match of the BBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SCO vs STA Match Preview:
Perth Scorchers showcased strong form throughout the season as they captured six wins from nine outings. They handled matches with clarity and confidence, and as a result, they secured the second position on the points table. Their balanced approach in key moments played a major role in keeping them near the top.
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Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars delivered an equally competitive campaign by registering six victories in their nine fixtures. However, due to net run rate and other factors in the standings, they settled for third place on the points table despite having the same number of wins as the Scorchers. Their ability to stay in close contests highlighted strong depth within the squad.
Overall, both teams demonstrated impressive consistency over the course of the league. While Perth Scorchers gained a slight edge in the rankings, Melbourne Stars remained firmly in contention, showcasing that the difference between top sides often comes down to fine margins rather than results alone.
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SCO vs STA Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Perth Scorchers |
15 |
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Melbourne Stars |
8 |
SCO vs STA Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
31°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
172 |
Record of chasing teams:
SCO vs STA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Perth Scorchers Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh
2) Finn Allen
3) Aaron Hardie
4) Cooper Connolly
5) Ashton Turner ©
6) Laurie Evans (wk)
7) Jhye Richardson
8) Nick Hobson
9) Luke Holt
10) David Payne
11) Mahli Beardman
Melbourne Stars Playing 11:
1) Sam Harper (wk)
2) Campbell Kellaway
3) Blake Macdonald
4) Thomas Fraser Rogers
5) Marcus Stoinis ©
6) Glenn Maxwell
7) Hilton Cartwright
8) Mitchell Swepson
9) Tom Curran
10) Haris Rauf
11) Peter Siddle
Hot Picks for SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Marcus Stoinis – Leading Melbourne Stars with authority, he has delivered impactful all-round performances in this tournament, contributing 209 runs with the bat and taking 14 wickets with the ball so far. |
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Perth Scorchers as a right-handed opening batter, he has been in strong touch this tournament with 299 runs to his name so far. |
Top Picks:
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Sam Harper – A right-handed wicket-keeper batter for Melbourne Stars, he has showcased excellent form in this tournament with an impressive tally of 365 runs so far. |
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Cooper Connolly – Offering strong all-round value for Perth Scorchers as a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, he has contributed 195 runs and taken 11 wickets in the tournament so far. |
Budget Picks:
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Tom Curran – Contributing as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for Melbourne Stars, he strengthens the squad with his adaptable all-round skill set. |
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David Payne – Known for his left-arm medium-fast pace at Perth Scorchers, he often proves effective with the new ball, especially when bowling first. |
SCO vs STA BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Marcus Stoinis & Mitchell Marsh |
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Vice-Captain |
Cooper Connolly & Sam Harper |
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Harper, Finn Allen
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Thomas Fraser Rogers
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis (c), Tom Curran, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly (vc)
- Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sam Harper (vc), Finn Allen
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Mahli Beardman
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Sam Hain |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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Sam Fenning |
6.5 credits |
DNP |
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Marcus Stoinis |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mitchell Marsh |
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Punt Picks |
Mahli Beardman and Glenn Maxwell |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-4-2 |
SCO vs STA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the squad strength, it seems likely that Perth Scorchers will win this match.
