Match Details:
The 50th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
With a win today, Perth Scorchers have sealed their place in the playoffs. However, they will not get any time to rest as they will take the field once again tomorrow. Given the format of the playoffs, they will aim to finish as high as possible in the points table.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars’ fate is not yet decided. They will need to win both of their last two games. A surprising defeat at the Melbourne Derby might have diminished their chances of making it to the playoffs, but they have enough chances to turn things around.
STA vs SCO Weather Report for Match 50:
The temperature will be around 26 °C during the game time tomorrow. There are no significant chances of rainfall.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is mostly balanced, but bowlers also enjoy some purchase in the second innings. A score of around 170 should be competitive here.
Average 1st Innings Score:
169 (3 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Andre Fletcher is nursing a quadriceps injury and is ruled out for this game.
STA vs SCO Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis, Liam Hatcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (wk), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird
Bench:
Edward J Newman, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Lance Morris, Tom O Connell, Jackson Coleman
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench:
Kurtis Patterson, Cameron Bancroft, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.
STA vs SCO Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Now that he has found his footing, Liam Livingstone is looking very dangerous. He has scored 233 runs and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Marcus Stoinis is currently leading the run-scoring charts for Melbourne Stars. He has scored 370 runs at an average of over 35.
When he gets going, there is hardly anyone who can be as lethal as Glenn Maxwell. He has scored 313 runs and has also picked up 7 wickets.
Jason Roy has been decent with the bat for the Scorchers. He has scored 257 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of nearly 130.
Jhye Richardson has not only been Scorchers’ best bowler, but he has arguably been one of the most consistent wicket-takers of the competition. He has picked up 25 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Option: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain Option: Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STA vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Colin Munro
All-Rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C), Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone (VC)
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STA vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Jason Roy (VC), Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye
Expert Advice:
Adam Zampa has done most to the wicket-taking for Melbourne Stars. He has picked up 18 wickets and has an economy rate of under 7 runs per over. He should be included in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s STA vs SCO Probable Winners
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.
