In the 20th game of the BBL 12, Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars will be played at Optus Stadium (Perth) this Thursday (29th December) evening.
Just six days ago, Scorchers thrashed Stars by 62 runs at Junction Oval (Melbourne) as the defending champions successfully handled their first innings total of 229/7.
The record four-time BBL winners Scorchers are in the second position in the points table with six points in four games (won thrice and lost once). On the other hand, the Stars are in the seventh spot with only two points in four matches (won once and lost thrice).
SCO vs STA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2022/23 (BBL 12)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 20
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars
Format: T20
Date and Time: Thursday, 29th December, 15:45 IST (18:15 local time)
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Sony Sports Network; Sony LIV
SCO vs STA Weather Forecast
According to weather.com, there is no rain threat, and the match will be played under a clear sky.
SCO vs STA Pitch Report
It will be the third match at Optus Stadium (Perth) in the ongoing BBL season. Except for the pre-T20 World Cup game Australia vs England, where we enjoyed a high-scoring battle with 200 or higher totals in both innings, this T20 venue has generally produced average totals in this season.
In the two BBL matches this season, while the hosts' Scorchers successfully defended 155 runs against Sydney Sixers, they also successfully chased a 134-run target against Adelaide Strikers. In this large venue, pacers play crucial roles.
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bat first.
SCO vs STA complete available squad
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (C), Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Faf du Plessis, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Peter Hatzoglou, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (vc), Matt Kelly, Adam Lyth, Hamish McKenzie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
Melbourne Stars: Adam Zampa (C), Trent Boult, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Tom O'Connell, Tom Rogers, James Seymour, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood
SCO vs STA Predicted XIs
Perth Scorchers Predicted XI: Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (C), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou.
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Rogers, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (C).
SCO vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction #1:
Wicketkeeper(s): J Clarke, J Inglis
Batters: F du Plessis, N Larkin, N Hobson
All-rounder(s): B Webster (C), A Hardie
Bowlers: J Behrendorff, A Tye, L Wood, J Richardson (vc)
SCO vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction #2:
Wicketkeeper(s): J Clarke, J Inglis
Batters: F du Plessis (C), A Turner, N Hobson
All-rounder(s): B Webster, A Hardie (vc)
Bowlers: T Boult, N Coulter-Nile, L Wood, J Richardson
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