Match Details:
The 9th match of the Big Bash League 2020 will be played between the Perth Scorchers and the Melbourne Stars at the Aurora Stadium in Launceston.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (08:15 AM GMT) (07:15 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The 9th match of the ongoing Big Bash League will see the Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers locking horns at the Aurora Stadium. The Stars have won both their matches so far and are sitting pretty at the top of the points table. On the other hand, the Scorchers have lost the only match they played. They were bundled out for 130 runs with the bat and will be keen on improving their efforts with the bat.
PSC vs MST Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 9:
The weather in Launceston is likely to be cloudy again with rain expected to hinder the proceedings. However, despite the forecast being the same, nothing of that sorts happened on Tuesday.
Pitch Report:
The Hurricanes could only post 146 runs on the board in the previous game at the venue. It was chased down comfortably as well. If the same pitch is used, the slower bowlers are expected to have fun.
Average first innings score
146 (Only BBL match played this season)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Dilbar Hussain of the Melbourne Stars will be missing out on matches for the next 4 to 6 weeks owing to a moderate hamstring strain.
Nic Maddinson is available to play this match.
PSC vs MST Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Perth Scorchers:
Colin Munro, Josh Inglis (wk), Joe Clarke, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Fawad Ahmed, Joel Paris
Bench:
Matt Kelly, Kurtis Patterson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Sam Whiteman
Melbourne Stars:
Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Ben Dunk (wk), Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Lance Morris/Tom O Connel
Bench:
Seb Gotch, Lance Morris/Tom O Connel, Nathan Coulter-Nile
PSC vs MST Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Glenn Maxwell has scored 85 runs in two outings so far and has batted at three. Ashton Turner slammed 24 runs in the previous game and is looking in great form. Mitchell Marsh is not bowling due to injury but he is a decent batter and should be picked given his heroics in previous season. Marcus Stoinis scored 61 runs in two matches so far at an SR of 156.41.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Option: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain Option: Ashton Turner, Mitchell Marsh
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Dunk
Batsmen – Hilton Cartwright, Andre Fletcher, Ashton Turner, Colin Munro
All-Rounders – Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC)
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Fawad Ahmed, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa
12th Man – Cameron Bancroft
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Ashton Turner, Joe Clarke, Hilton Cartwright (C), Andre Fletcher
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Fawad Ahmed, Andrew Tye
12th Man – Cameron Bancroft
Expert Advice:
Mitchell Marsh isn’t bowling this season. So he can be skipped from picking in your Fantasy team and instead, a better bowler or batsman can be selected.
Today’s PSCO vs MST Probable Winners
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.
