Defending champions Perth Scorchers are currently second on the points table with 11 points in seven games. They will challenge Brisbane Heat in their upcoming clash in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL), who are currently at the top of the table. Heat qualified for the finals of the competition in 2023 but unfortunately lost to the Scorchers on the night of the finals. In 2024, they have already qualified for the playoffs, while the Scorchers are looking to seal their berth with a win on January 10 at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Notably, Brisbane are still undefeated in the ongoing season of the premiere T20 competition in Australia. Skipper Colin Munro is in remarkable form, as he hit 56 runs off 47 deliveries in the last match, while Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets with the ball. Spencer Johnson and Paul Walter picked up two wickets each as the Heat won the match by one run (DLS method).

When it comes to Scorchers, they are one of the most consistent teams in the tournament. They have just lost one game so far in the season and have been one of the most dominant teams in the tournament. Zak Crawley is in good form, as he hit 58 runs off 56 deliveries in the last match against Sydney Thunder. Cooper Connolly picked up three wickets and others contributed their bit to help the team win by seven wickets.

Probable Playing XI of Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers:

Brisbane Heat (HEA):

Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Billings (wk), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris