Overview
- Perth Scorchers face Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier on January 20 at Optus Stadium, with TV in Australia on Channel 7/Foxtel-Kayo and coverage in India on Star Sports/JioHotstar.
- The winner advances straight to the January 25 Final and earns home advantage, while the loser plays the Knockout winner in the January 23 Challenger.
- Perth topped the league with seven wins to Sydney’s six and carry a historical head‑to‑head edge, factors that have many previews listing the hosts as favorites.
- Pitch reports describe pace and bounce in Perth with a trend toward successful chases this season, shaping toss calls and game plans.
- Predicted XIs vary across outlets, with reports indicating Sam Curran is unavailable for the Sixers; form players highlighted include Finn Allen (381 runs), Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc.