BBL 2025: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes 12th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between PS vs HH T20 match?

Perth Scorchers will clash against Hobart Hurricanes in the 12th match of the Men's Big Bash League 2025 campaign. The game is scheduled to take place at Perth Stadium in Perth on Friday, 26th December. While the Scorchers will aim for their second victory, the Heat will look to strengthen their position at the top.

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 game against the Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets. Brisbane Heat chased down the highest ever total of the men's Big Bash League tournament, and sealed the match while chasing the total of 258 runs within 19.5 overs. All the credit will go to the brilliant centuries scored by the duo of Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw. With just two points from two games, they are placed fourth on the points table.

Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes started their title defence by beating the Sydney Thunder team by 4 wickets. However, they failed to continue their dominance and suffered a disappointing defeat against the Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets. They bounced back after this defeat and thrashed the Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets. The Hurricanes restricted the Renegades to just 145 runs in their 20 overs, which they chased down in 13.5 overs, thanks to the 79-run knock from Nikhil Chaudhary. With 4 points in three games, they are sitting at the top of the points table.

PS vs HH Match Details

PS vs BH Pitch Report

The surface at the Optus has traditionally favoured pacers throughout the years, with good pace and bounce. It’s a good track that helps the pacer with the new ball, while the spinners will have to put on extra efforts to get some purchase. As the ball gets older, the pacers might test the batters with hard length bowls and slow deliveries. Overall, it’s a surface that rewards quality pace bowling early and aggressive batting once set, with teams generally preferring to bat first and post a strong total. The average expected score is likely to be somewhere around 145-155.

PS vs HH Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain partially cloudy during the match, with a cold environment. The temperature is likely to be around 22-26°C. The rain predicted for the match is around 7%, leading to drizzles in between the match, but fans can expect it to proceed without any further intervention.

PS vs HH Head-to-Head Records

PS vs HH 12th BBL Probable XI

• 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.

• Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Ben Stanlake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Rishad Hossain.

Players To Watch Out For In the PS vs HH 12th BBL 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 consecutive half-centuries in the first two matches. He has collected 136 runs in just two matches and will be a player to watch out for in this game.

• Ben McDermott | HH-W: The right-arm middle-order batter will be one player to watch out for in this game. He is someone who has been performing brilliantly in the tournament this season. In just three games he has played so far, he has scored 156 runs at a phenomenal average of 78, including a brilliant 49* runs in the last match against the Renegades. He has featured in 106 matches of the BBL so far and has scored 2938 runs, including three centuries. 

PS vs HH Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl thrice and bat once.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In 50 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 23 victories, while the team chasing has won in 27 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting the opponents from posting a challenging total.

PS vs HH Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: PS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-48
• HH Total: 175-190
• Match Winner: Perth Scorchers

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: HH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• PS Total: 175-185
• Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes

Who will win today's PS vs HH 12th BBL T20 match?

Both teams started their campaign with a dominant victory, but Perth Scorchers will start as a clear favourite to win this match. In the last five head-to-head clashes between these two teams, Perth Scorchers have dominated with three victories, while the Hurricanes have won two matches. Moreover, this match will be played at their home ground, which makes them favourable as well.