BBL 2025–26 Qualifier: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Match Prediction, Preview, Betting Tips and Who Will Win Today’s Match?

The Big Bash League 2025-26 reaches its season end as the Perth Scorchers take on the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier at Perth Stadium on January 19, 2026. This is what it’s all about – the top two teams battling it out for a direct entry into the BBL 15 final. The Scorchers have been dominant all season, sitting pretty at the top after winning 7 of their 10 matches, including their last three on the trot. The Sixers, meanwhile, have found their rhythm at just the right time, storming into second place with five straight wins. Expect fireworks at Perth Stadium tonight. Let’s Break down with expert analysis, betting insights, team performance, pitch report, and BBL Qualifier PRS vs SYS BBL match prediction. Who will win today’s match?

Team Performance

Perth Scorchers: Team Preview & Performance

The Perth Scorchers are a tremendous and outstanding team in BBL 2024-25, standing at the top of the points table and becoming the first team to qualify for the qualifiers this season. They have played 10 matches, won seven and lost three, and in their last three matches, they have won consecutively. This is the sixth time they have qualified for the finals in BBL history. They are the most successful team in BBL history, having qualified in 12 out of 15 seasons. In this qualifier match, they look stronger and are aiming to maintain their spot to reach the BBL 15 final.

Sydney Sixers: Team Preview & Recent Performance

The Sydney Sixers are having an excellent season. At the start of the season, they lost back-to-back matches, but after that, they bounced back stronger. Entering the 2025 playoffs, they have won 5 consecutive matches and finished 2nd on the points table. The Sixers are one of the league’s most consistent teams, having reached the final on 7 occasions prior to the current 2024-25 season. They are tied for the second-most championships in BBL history with 3 titles, having won the championship three times and finished as runners-up five times.

The team is well-balanced with both bat and ball. In the batting line-up, Steven Smith and Sam Curran are playing superbly, while in the bowling department, Mitchell Starc is a tremendous bowler who can grab early wickets and restrict opponents. They look stronger heading into the finals to win against the Perth Scorchers and will look to take revenge for their previous loss against them this season.

PRS vs SYS Today’s Match Weather Condition:

• Temperature: 23-26°C
• Humidity: 84%
• Rain: 0% Rain of chance
• Wind direction: SSE
• Wind speed: 4.3KPH

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PRS vs SYS Today’s Match Pitch Report & Condition

The Perth Stadium pitch for the BBL Qualifier on January 19, 2026, is expected to feature high pace and steep bounce, initially favouring fast bowlers. While batting conditions may improve later, the average first-innings score at this venue in 2024-25 is around 140. The captain winning the toss is highly likely to bowl first to exploit early movement and capitalize on the significant chasing advantage seen throughout BBL 15.

PRS vs SYS – Probable Playing XI (BBL Qualifier Match 2026)

Perth Scorchers (PRS): Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman.

Sydney Sixers (PRS): Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc.

BBL match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s BBL Qualifier Match 2026.

BBL Betting Insights for PRS vs SYS BBL Qualifier Match 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: PRS won the toss and elect to Bowl first.
• Top Batter Performance: Finn Allen
• Top Bowler Performance: Mitchell Starc
• Today’s BBL betting tips: Team chasing are safe bet to play today’s BBL Qualifier match 2026.