Match Details:
The 25th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:35 AM IST (01:05 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
We are almost halfway into the league phase of 2020/21 Big Bash League. Though it is still very early to predict the semi-finalists, there is certainly a considerable gap between the top 5 and the bottom 3. Those 3 back-benchers will now have to start winning games consistently, and the two teams who will meet in Perth on Sunday will be aiming to do just that.
It will be the last-placed Melbourne Renegades taking on 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.
SCO vs REN Weather Report for Match 25:
The sun will be out over the majestic Optus Stadium, as the temperature is expected to be around 31 °C. There are chances of precipitation.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Optus Stadium has traditionally favoured the batsmen. Anything around 180 should be a competitive score on this ground.
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)
SCO vs REN 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.
SCO vs REN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Though the Renegades have been terribly substandard in this BBL, Shaun Marsh‘s performances show that his standards haven’t dropped one bit. He has scored 233 runs in 6 games, which includes 3 half-centuries.
Shaun Marsh is not the only ‘Marsh’ who can be a decent captain pick for this game. Scorchers’ all-rounder 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 is looking in great touch and can be the hero of both Scorchers and your Dream11 Fantasy team. In just 2 appearances, Roy has scored 70 runs at a strike rate of over 160.
Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been one of the few reliable performers for Renegades in this season’s BBL. He 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 SCO vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Harper, Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh (C), Aaron Finch, Jason Roy (VC)
All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs REN Dream11 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, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
Expert Advice:
If you’re a looking for a cheap bowling option for your team, Peter Hatzoglou can be a great option at only 8.0 Cr. He has picked up 7 wickets and has provided Kane Richardson with praiseworthy support in Renegades’ bowling unit.
Today’s SCO vs REN Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
