Match Details:
It’s match no. 25 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 and the Perth Scorchers will take on the Melbourne Renegades at the Optus Stadium, Perth.
The match will be starting at 10:35 AM IST (01:05 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on the Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
It will be the last-placed Melbourne Renegades taking on the Perth Scorchers, who are just two places ahead of them. Both Renegades and Scorchers have won only one game so far, but the side from Western Australia has played a game less. What will keep the Scorchers ahead of the men in red in this game will be their morale, which will be high as they registered their first win of the campaign very recently.
Weather Report for Match 25:
The temperature is expected to be around 31 °C in Perth and there are no chances of precipitation.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Optus Stadium has favored the batsmen mostly. Anything around 180 should be a competitive score on this ground and with the recent record team winning the toss will look to bat first.
Average 1st Innings Score:
169 (7 BBL 2019/20 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 5, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there is an update)
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Renegades:
Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Mackenzie Harvey, Mohammad Nabi, Aaron Finch (C), Imad Wasim, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Mitchell Perry, Peter Hatzoglou.
Bench:
Jon Holland, Brody Couch, Beau Webster, Noor Ahmad, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor, Jack Prestwidge, Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Perth Scorchers
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Colin Munro, 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, Sam Whiteman.
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Shaun Marsh has scored 233 runs in 6 games, which includes 3 half-centuries.
Mitchell Marsh has 108 runs at an average of over 35, and he also has got a couple of wickets to his name.
Jason Roy in just 2 appearances, Roy has scored 70 runs at a strike rate of over 160.
Mohammad Nabi has scored 66 runs and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Mohammad Nabi
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Harper,
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh (C), Aaron Finch, Jason Roy (VC)
All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou, Will Sutherland
12th Man – Rilee Rossouw
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Harper
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh, Colin Munro, Rilee Rossouw, Jason Roy
All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi (VC), Imad Wasim, Mitchell Marsh (C)
Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff
12th Man – Jhye Richardson
Expert Advice:
Peter Hatzoglou can be a great option as a bowler. He has picked up 7 wickets and has provided Kane Richardson with praiseworthy support in Renegades’ bowling unit.
PSC vs MRE Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
