Saturday's Big Bash Tips: Play-off race goes to the wire

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers
Saturday 18 January, 9.15
TV: live on Sky Sports

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers Big Bash tips

The winner of this game still has a play-off chance but the list of caveats is slightly longer: Stars lose to Hurricanes and Heat to lose narrowly to Renegades. It then comes to net run rate.

Both Scorchers and Strikers have identical records. They have three wins from six and are separated by 0.01 on run rate. The match odds market can split them, though, with Scorchers 1.834/5 jollies. Scorchers enjoyed a seven-wicket thrashing when the sides met in December.

But Scorchers don't have Jhye Richardson who took three wickets in that game. They may be boosted by the return of Mitch Marsh, who oddly decided to skip the crucial clash against Sydney Sixers. It was an insight into the team's drive.

Strikers like a late charge and may feel a tad unlucky that they lost with a ball remaining against Sixers. They were also strong against Heat in their previous match. They could well flip the odds here.

This may be a high-scoring game with caution thrown to the win in a last-ditch effort. Sportsbook's 6/52.20 that both teams score 160 is a wager. Strikers have a run rate of more than nine. They may need to bat first and set the tone for a Scorchers side who have been too passive with the bat. The bet is a winner in six of the last 12 at the ground. No rain is forecast.

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