Sydney Thunder will clash against Perth Scorchers in the 16th match of the Men's Big Bash League 2025 campaign. The game is scheduled to take place at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, on Tuesday, 30th December. Both teams will be aiming to get back on the winning track after losing their last matches. Sydney Thunder Sydney Thunder is still struggling to find their rhythm, losing three matches in their first four outings so far. Their only victory has come against the Brisbane Heat, and their latest defeat came against the Melbourne Stars by 9 wickets. While batting first, they were bundled out for just 128 runs in their 20 overs. Shadab Khan was their highest scorer, scoring 25 runs in the match. However, they couldn't defend the title, leading to a 9-wicket embarrassing defeat. They are currently sitting in the seventh spot in the table. Perth Scorchers Perth Scorchers started their new season with fresh energy, winning their opening match against the Sydney Sixers by 5 wickets. However, their joy didn't last long enough as they lost their second and third games against the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets. The Hurricanes chased down the total of 151 runs given by the Scorchers. With just one victory in three games, they are placed in fifth spot in the leaderboard. ST vs PS Match Details ST vs PS BBL Match Details Match Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 16th Match Date and Time Tuesday, December 30; 1:45 p.m. IST Venue Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney Broadcasting and live streaming TV-Star Sports Network; Livestream-JioHotstar ST vs PS Pitch Report The Sydney Showground Stadium usually offers a balanced surface, which offers some assistance for both batters and bowlers. Seamers might receive some movement in the initial few overs and are likely to dominate with their good pace. Once the players get set, batting becomes easier. The outfield is fast, and spinners might come into play in the middle overs. The average first innings total here is 160, which suggests that batting would be easier in the first innings. ST vs PS Weather Report The weather is expected to remain partially cloudy during the match, with cold weather. The temperature is likely to be around 12-16°C. Light winds are likely to flow, and comfortable humidity will make it perfect for the match. The conditions are likely to be windy, with a wind speed of around 8 kmph. ST vs PS Head-to-Head Records ST vs PS head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 20 Won by Sydney Thunder 11 Won by Perth Scorchers 9 Tied 0 No Result 0 ST vs PS 16th BBL Probable XI Sydney Thunder: Matthew Gilkes, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, David Warner (c), Sam Billings (wk), Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Daniel Sams, Shadab Khan, Reece Topley, Tanveer Sangha. Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen (wk), Mitch Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman. Players To Watch Out For In the ST vs PS 16th BBL Match Shadab Khan | ST-W: Shadab Khan is a bowling all-rounder who contributes from his batting and bowling. He has been performing brilliantly so far in the tournament. He has 100 runs to his name in just 3 innings and 6 wickets already in four innings. He was the pick of the bowlers against the Brisbane Heat, taking four wickets in his spell. Hence, he is surely a player to watch out for in this match. Cooper Connolly | PS-W: The left-arm middle-order batter of the Perth Scorchers team is one of the crucial players in the team. His ability to play calm and composed knocks, along with his wicket-taking spin deliveries, is what makes him a special player. He has been performing really well in this season as well, scoring two half-centuries in the first three matches. He has collected 142 runs in just three matches and has also taken three wickets. He will be a player to watch out for in this game. ST vs PS Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 4 BBL T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first on all four occasions. All the matches were won by the batting first teams. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In 40 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 14 victories, while the team chasing has won in 19 matches. ST vs PS Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: ST (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-42 ST Total: 175-180 Match Winner: Sydney Thunder Scenario 2 Toss Winner: PS (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 PS Total: 175-185 Match Winner: Perth Scorchers Who will win today's ST vs PS 16th BBL T20 match? Both teams haven't performed up to expectations, failing and struggling with their inconsistent form--winning just one game so far. However, both teams are equipped with a strong batting lineup and a balanced bowling setup, but the Sydney Thunder are likely to win this match. In the last five head-to-head matches between these two teams, three matches were won by the Thunder.