Match Details:
The 37th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (04:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
If BBL had different league tables for the first and return leg, Perth Scorchers will be leaders in the latter one. After what was a very poor start to their 2020/21 Big Bash League campaign, the men in orange have managed to turn it around.
They are coming into this game with great spirits, since they have not lost any of their last 4 games. On the contrary, Hobart Hurricanes have lost their magic touch after a brilliant start. They have lost their last two fixtures and will be desperate not to make it three defeats in a row.
PSC vs HHU Weather Report for Match 37:
It will be a hot day at Perth tomorrow, with the temperature being around 29 °C. The chances of rainfall are nil.
Pitch Report:
The pitch has been a bit strange one in this season’s BBL, as it helps the batsmen in the first innings but gradually tends to offer more to the bowlers. A first innings score of 170 should be competitive here.
Average 1st Innings Score:
180 (4 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 4, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Colin Munro is unavailable for this game. Joe Clarke has been called up by the Perth Scorchers.
PSC vs HHU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Joe Clarke, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench:
Cameron Bancroft, Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Nick Winter, Sandeep Lamichhane
Bench:
Macalister Wright, Riley Meredith, Wil Parker, David Moody, Mitchell Owen
PSC vs HHU Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Mitchell Marsh has been earning points both with his batting and bowling abilities. The experienced all-rounder has scored 187 runs and has also picked 4 wickets.
Solely in batting terms, Perth Scorchers will have their hopes pinned on Jason Roy. He has scored 138 runs from just 5 games.
Ben McDermott will be leading the batting department of the opposition team. The wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 299 runs in 7 innings.
D’Arcy Short has not only been impressive with his batting, but he has been constantly picking up wickets at crucial intervals as well. The all-rounder has scored 141 runs and has taken 6 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – D’Arcy Short, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Ben McDermott
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Joe Clarke, Tim David, Colin Ingram, Jason Roy (VC)
All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, D’Arcy Short (C)
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Nathan Ellis
12th Man – Peter Handscomb
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott (VC)
Batsmen – Peter Handscomb, Ashton Turner, Colin Ingram, Dawid Malan
All-rounders – Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh (C), D’Arcy Short
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Scott Boland
12th Man – Liam Livingstone
Expert Advice:
Tim David has scored 193 runs from 9 games. The Hurricanes batsman has an average of over 30 and an even more impressive strike rate of over 155. He can be a good budget option from the batsmen.
Today’s PSC vs HHU Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
