Behrendorff to Warner, FOUR, that is easy pickings for David Warner. 129ks full and ample width for David Warner to free his arms

Behrendorff to Sam Konstas, 1 run, to mid-off

Behrendorff to Warner, 1 run, Behrendorff shortens the length and keeps it just outside off at 134ks

Behrendorff to Warner, no run, Behrendorff goes full once again

Behrendorff to Warner, no run

Behrendorff to Sam Konstas, 1 run, good length shaping away outside off, Konstas pokes and gets a thick outside edge fine of the fielder at third man

Sam Konstas and Warner are at the crease. Sam Konstas is on strike. Behrendorff will open the attack

It's a touch gloomy out in the centre as the Thunder openers stride out to the centre.

Teams:

Sydney Thunder (Playing XI): Sam Konstas, David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, George Garton, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

Perth Scorchers (Playing XI): Sam Fanning, Finn Allen(w), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff

Warner: We were looking to bowl first as well. Tanveer Sangha is back.

Perth Scorchers have won the toss and have opted to field

Turner: We will bowl first, hopefully it will go well. One forced change.

Perth Scorchers have won the toss and have opted to field

18:30 Local Time, 07:30 GMT, 13:00 IST: Hello, there!! It’s game 33 and locking horns today will be Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. It’s a crucial encounter for both sides. While the Scorchers are on a 3-match losing streak, the Thunder lost 2 of their last 3 games (the other game was a wash-out). Today, one of the teams have a great opportunity to get back to winning ways. The Scorchers will see this game as a great chance to get back into top 4 as that would also help keep their playoff chances alive. As for the Thunder, a win tonight will guarantee them a place in the top 4. High stakes game this folks. Toss and teams coming up shortly, stick around…

Squads:

Sydney Thunder Squad: Sam Konstas, David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings(w), Chris Green, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Liam Hatcher, Mohammad Hasnain, Tom Andrews, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Hugh Weibgen

Perth Scorchers Squad: Sam Fanning, Finn Allen(w), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson