The table-toppers Perth Scorchers will be taking on Melbourne Stars in the 27th match of the Big Bash League 2021/22 on Thursday. After six consecutive wins, Perth Scorchers finally tasted their first loss against Sydney Thunder on Tuesday. The opposition posted a tough target of 201 runs, as Perth Scorchers lost the match by 34 runs. However, they are still on the top of the table with 21 points in the bank.
On the other side, Melbourne Stars heading into this match by defeating Brisbane Heat in their last face-off. Melbourne Stars posted a mammoth total of 207 runs and restricted the opposition in the allotted 20 overs. Still, the Glenn Maxwell-led side is struggling to find consistency in this tournament and are relying on the 5th position with 3 wins from six games.
Match Details:
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 27
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Date & Time: December 30th, at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
It’s a fast-paced track where the seamers will get plenty of assistance. Having said that, the batters can score runs as well. The wicket doesn’t go to change much and still batting first is a good option.
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Probable Playing XIs for SCO vs STA:
Perth Scorchers
Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Kurtis Patterson, Matthew Kelly
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Joe Burns, Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Top Picks for SCO vs STA Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Colin Munro is the second batsman from Perth Scorchers who has crossed the 200 run-mark in this tournament. He is the third-highest run-getter in this tournament, having scored 268 runs in seven matches at an average of 67 and has the best score of unbeaten 114.
Hilton Cartwright is in decent form with the bat and is scoring valuable runs in the middle order for Melbourne Stars. He has featured in 6 matches where he scored 203 runs at an average of well above 40 and has a fabulous strike rate of 152.49.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Mitchell Marsh is carrying his T20 World Cup form into this tournament. After featuring in five matches, the right-hander has amassed 255 runs at an average of 85 and has also scalped 4 wickets to his name.
The West Indian powerhouse, Andre Russell is yet to show his firepower to the fullest in this tournament. The right-handed all-rounder has scored 83 runs in 5 matches and picked up 3 wickets with the ball.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Andrew Tye will be a good choice for your fantasy teams. He provides the breakthrough at regular intervals and has scalped 11 wickets, the third-highest in this tournament.
Brody Couch is expected to lead the bowling attack in the upcoming match for Melbourne Stars. He has scalped 10 wickets in this tournament after getting featured in six games.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Joe Clarke has looked in fabulous form in his last encounter against Brisbane Heat. He smashed 85 runs from 44 balls with the help of 7 fours and 5 sixes. He is a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Joe Clarke (VC), Colin Munro, Kurtis Patterson, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Brody Couch
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis, Colin Munro, Hilton Cartwright (C), Laurie Evans, Mitchell Marsh (VC), Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell, Qais Ahmad, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff
SCO vs STA Risky Captaincy Choice:
Kurtis Patterson comes to bat at the top-order for Perth Scorchers and has scored 156 runs from 4 innings at an average of 39. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.
Player you should avoid:
Beau Webster has scored 13 runs in the 4 innings he has batted in this tournament. He bats down the order and it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
