Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers @ SCG

WinnerThe Sydney Sixers will need to overcome an awful record against the Perth Scorchers if they’re going to get the job done at the SCG tonight. The Scorchers have won their last 6 straight including a super-over victory against the Sixers and hold a 6-2 all-time record over the men in magenta. They also won the BBL 04 Final by 4 wickets and well and truly have the wood on the Sixers. The Scorchers won the clash last season at the WACA by 9 wickets, with Shaun Marsh making an unbeaten 63*, while David Willey led the way with the ball, picking up 3/22. The Sixers won the Sydney Smash to kick off BBL 06 before going down to the Hobart Hurricanes by 60 runs at the SCG last start. The Scorchers started their campaign with a 48-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers, with speedster Mitchell Johnson turning back the clock, picking up 3/33. Johnson’s workload is being managed and he has been rested for this clash, but the Scorchers will welcome back Shaun Marsh from injury, giving the Scorchers a huge boost. It’s hard to ignore the Scorchers dominance over the Sixers and The Wolf will be riding the Scorchers all season after tipping them to take out this year’s competition.

Bet: Perth Scorchers ($1.72)

Top Sixers BatsmanHenriques got a first-ball duck in the loss to the Hurricanes and will be looking to recapture the form he displayed in the Sydney Smash. He top-scored with 76* in the win over the Sydney Thunder and can’t be discounted in this clash with the Scorchers.

Bet: Moises Henriques ($4.35)

Top Scorchers BatsmanMarsh will have a point to prove to the Australian Test selectors and would love to remind them of his talent with a decent score against the Sixers. He made 63* in the Scorchers’ 9-wicket over the Sixers in last year’s competition and was also the hero in the BBL 04 Final, making 73 to lead the Scorchers to victory over the Sixers.

Bet: Shaun Marsh ($4)

Top Sixers BowlerBotha has picked up 1/29 in his opening two matches of BBL 06, and while the wickets haven’t been there, the economy and pressure has. The wickets will follow and The Wolf doesn’t want to miss the boat.

Bet: Johan Botha ($5)

Top Scorchers BowlerWilley took 3/22 in last year’s clash against the Sixers and has added responsibility with the decision by the Scorchers coaching staff to rest Mitchell Johnson. He also recorded the impressive figures of 2/15 off his 4 over in the recent win over the Strikers.

Bet: David Willey ($4.25)