The 13th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) is on full swing and match 30 will see Sydney Thunder (THU) cross swords against Perth Scorchers (SCO) in the Sydney Showground Stadium, slated to begin at 13:45 IST.
With nine points in their kitty, the Perth-based unit are situated at the third position in the league table. They have won four games and lost one with the other one being rain-washed. On the other hand, the Thunder have failed to gain momentum in the tourney thus far. 
The Chris Green-led community have gathered just three points from six matches with just a solitary win and four losses. They have also been a part of a contest where the points where shared due to poor weather conditions.
THU vs SCO, Match 30- Toss Factor
The Sydney Showground Stadium, also known by Spotless Stadium is well suited for the fast bowlers in the initial half of the game. This is the same venue that recorded the lowest-ever total in BBL history when the home side were folded for 15 in the last season. However, it does not mean that the batters won’t get anything in their favour. If the batters can spent some time in the middle they’re likely to get runs on board.
Richard Mann is enjoying a fine Big Bash, with recent winners at 40/1, 22/1 and 11/1, and he’s eyeing up more big prices when Sydney Thunder host Perth Scorchers on Monday.
Cricket betting tips: Big Bash – Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers
0.5pt Chris Green top Sydney Thunder batsman at 35/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook)
0.5pt Nathan McAndrew top Sydney Thunder batsman at 50/1 (bet365, William Hill)
CHRIS GREENwas a 40/1 winner for these pages when top scoring for Sydney Thunder on New Year’s Day, and we could be in business again when champions Perth Scorchers visit on Monday.
I’ve been advocating betting the middle/lower order at big prices in the right scenario all season, and Thunder remain ripe for this strategy, with their misfiring top order and a batting line-up generally low on runs and confidence.
While Cameron Bancroft has performed well since his switch to Sydney, Alex Hales hasn’t yet fired, and the respective top scores from Alex Ross and Ollie Davies so far are 46 and 35.
Hales could of course come good, and runs from Bancroft would not surprise, but Green’s unbeaten 33 last time out was more than enough to see him surpass 25 from Daniel Sams, and it was very nearly the case when his 30 against Brisbane Heat was only five short of the winning score.
The Power Surge certainly keeps that middle/lower order in the game, and we saw Nikhil Chaudhary – much to the frustration of this author having tipped him at big prices on a couple of occasions earlier this term – win the market for Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday.
Perth pacers to do early damage
What makes the potential for a perfect storm on Monday is that the Thunder come up against the defending champions here, a Big Bash giant boasting a battery of fine fast bowlers – namely Jhye
The 30th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season is set to take place between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. The season is in its second half already and the race for the playoffs is heating up. While the Scorchers are sitting pretty at the third place with nine points from six matches, the Thunder are in a must-win situation with only three points to show for their efforts in six outings.
Green and McAndrew can rescue Thunder
Aside from the fact the Thunder top order has many question marks against it – and David Warner’s expected return on Friday will be a boost to them – Green just has very sound credentials on his own form, those two thirties already noted sandwiched by a 17 not from only nine balls against Sydney Sixers. Read more click here
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