Perth Scorchers kept their Big Bash League knockout hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers. They needed to chase 162 in 18 overs or less to overtake Melbourne Renegades, who won earlier on Saturday, on net run-rate and move into fourth position.

Perth Scorchers are up against Adelaide Strikers in match 39 of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25 at Perth Stadium on Saturday, January 18. ( More Cricket News) Perth Scorchers have won the toss and have opted to field first against Adelaide Strikers.

Adelaide Strikers defeated the Perth Scorchers by 50 runs when they last met in the BBL in Western Australia in last season's Knockout final. The Strikers will be aiming for consecutive wins against the Scorchers in the state for only the second time in the history of the competition.

Adelaide Strikers (Playing XI) - Matthew Short (C), Alex Carey (WK), Ollie Pope, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Alex Ross, D'Arcy Short, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham. Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Match Details Match 39 of Big Bash League,