Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Perth Scorchers (SCO) in Match 16 of the ongoing BBL 2025-26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney on Tuesday, December 30. 

David Warner's Thunder are currently occupying the seventh position on the points table, having won only one out of the four matches they've played so far. The team will look to break their losing jinx and hope to change their fortunes.

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have had a slightly better campaign so far as they hold the fifth position on the table with two points under their belt. Having suffered two defeats in three matches, the Ashton Turner-led team is coming off back-to-back losses.

The competition is very neck-to-neck, and as a result, the captains are expected to have a good look and feel of the pitch before making their decision after winning the toss. Historically speaking, spinners will be enjoying their outing here on Tuesday, and both sides are expected to feature a spin-heavy attack in the upcoming contest.

Sam Konstas, David Warner(c), Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen(w), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Perth Scorchers' Cooper Connolly has been in splendid form for his team in the tournament so far. In three games, he has managed to score 142 runs at an average of 47.33. Connolly is his team's best batter and will be hoping to prove his skills once again in the coming game. 

Shadab Khan has bowled impressively for the Sydney Thunder in this competition so far. In four games, he has already picked six wickets and is the highest wicket-taker of his team. Shadab will be confident with his brilliant performance in the recent past and will be looking to do the same in the upcoming game.