Perth Scorchers will face Melbourne Stars in Match 39 of the BBL 2025-26 on January 17, 2026, at Optus Stadium in Perth. This is a massive clash, as the winner will finish top of the table and earn a double chance in the finals with home-ground advantage.
Both teams have quality players in their squads. Perth Scorchers feature stars like Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, and Cooper Connolly. Melbourne Stars rely on Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, and Tom Curran to deliver match-winning performances. This match promises to be a blockbuster encounter.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this BBL clash.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Match 39 Preview
Optus Stadium in Perth will host Match 39 of the BBL 2025-26. The game starts at 5:15 PM Local Time (2:45 PM IST / 9:15 AM GMT).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 39 |
| Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Time | 5:15 PM Local / 2:45 PM IST / 8:15 PM AEDT |
| Venue | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| Series | BBL 2025-26 (BBL |
The winner of this match will claim top spot on the BBL|15 ladder and secure the double chance in finals with two guaranteed home finals. The loser will drop to third and face a sudden-death Knockout game.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Fast and bouncy surface |
| Average Score | 140 runs (BBL 2026 at this venue) |
| Favors | Fast bowlers, especially with the new ball |
| Surface | Known for pace and bounce, the ball comes onto the bat |
| Boundaries | Square boundaries 80m, straight boundaries 64m |
| Toss Factor | Teams chasing have won 65.5% of matches here |
The Optus Stadium pitch has become more challenging for batters this season, with the average first innings score dropping to 140 in BBL 2026. Fast bowlers have dominated at this venue, averaging 22.78 runs per dismissal and striking once every 17.2 balls. Spinners have found it harder, averaging 27.26 with a strike rate of 20.6.
Interestingly, Perth has scored 200+ in all five away games this season but has averaged less than 150 at home.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 28-32°C expected |
| Humidity | Low humidity during match hours |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze expected |
| Rain Chance | No chance of rain, clear conditions |
| Overall | Warm summer evening, ideal for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss will be crucial in this high-stakes clash. Teams chasing have won 65.5% of matches at Optus Stadium this season.
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to field first and chase the target.
Team News
Perth Scorchers: Josh Inglis returns to the lineup after resting under Cricket Australia’s workload management plan. Finn Allen is in red-hot form, scoring 101 off 53 balls against the Renegades in the last match. The Scorchers have won five of their last six matches and have scored 200+ in all five away games this season.
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis may require a scan on his thumb after being hit in the last match against the Strikers, but the captain believes it’s okay. Sam Harper has been in outstanding form with 371 runs this season. Tom Curran took career-best figures of 4-10 against Adelaide Strikers. Stars have won six matches and lost three this season.
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PS vs MS Head-to-Head Records
Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars have faced each other 24 times in BBL history.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 24 |
| Perth Scorchers Win | 15 |
| Melbourne Stars Win | 8 |
| No Result | 1 |
Perth Scorchers have won their past seven BBL matches against Melbourne Stars. An eighth consecutive win would equal their longest winning run against a single team in BBL history (8 wins vs Melbourne Renegades from December 2011 to January 2018).
Last Five Matches
- Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) 15-Dec-2024
- Scorchers won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) 13-Dec-2023
- Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) 29-Dec-2022
- Scorchers won by 61 runs, 23 Dec 2022
- Scorchers won by 47 runs, 11-Jan-2022
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Sam Harper (MS) | BBL leading run-scorer with 365 runs at an average of 73.00 |
| Finn Allen (PS) | Fresh off 101 off 53 balls, strike rate 190.53 this season |
| Tom Curran (MS) | Leading Stars wicket-taker with 15 wickets at a 12.0 strike rate |
| Cooper Connolly (PS) | 195 runs and 11 wickets this season, a rare all-round double |
| Marcus Stoinis (MS) | Captain with 209 runs and 14 wickets this season |
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