Perth Scorchers' aim for fourth consecutive win
| Date | January 03, 2023 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Stephen Eskinazi has odds of 3.45 to be Perth Scorchers' best batsman.
- Matthew Short has odds of 3.20 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batsman
- Andrew Tye has odds of 3.55 to be Perth Scorchers' best bowler
- Wes Agar has odds of 4.20 to be Adelaide Strikers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The Big Bash League 2023-24 is in its most interesting stage, and we are seeing the points table take shape. In the 25th Match, the Perth Scorchers will be up against the Adelaide Strikers. The Perth Scorchers are in good form, and they defeated the Melbourne Renegades in the previous game. The side plays at home and has a good record here. The odds are on their side, and they will look to improve their position on the points table. The Strikers went down against the Melbourne Stars in their previous game and need to win here to keep hopes alive. It will be interesting to see if the Adelaide Strikers can cause an upset and improve their prospects.
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Aaron Hardie's side will be confident. The side has won the last three games and sits third on the points table. Despite a few hiccups with the bat, they defeated the Melbourne Renegades by 13 runs in the last game. They have won both games at this ground and are favorites on cricket betting sites. Hardie would like his players to take inspiration from the wins and continue with the momentum.
The side will need a good start from Stephen Eskinazi and Zak Crawley, as the wicket will be challenging at the start of the game. The middle order has played well, and the side will expect partnerships between Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, and Laurie Evans. Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar strengthen this batting line-up in the lower middle order.
They have a strong bowling attack, and the side will expect early wickets from the new ball pair of Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson. Andrew Tye is bowling tight lines and will look to trouble the Strikers' batsmen in the middle overs with Lance Morris and Ashton Agar. Hardie will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Perth Scorchers
Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
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Matthew Short's side finds itself in a spot of bother. They have lost three consecutive games, and their odds have dropped on cricket betting apps. They bowled poorly against the Melbourne Stars in the last game and lost by 7 wickets. It is a must-win game for the team, and Short would like a good show from his players.
The side will need a good start in this game from D'Arcy Short and Matthew Short, as both players are in good form. Chris Lynn played an electrifying knock in the previous game, and the side will need a good show from him in the middle order, along with Adam Hose and Jamie Overton. James Bazley, Harry Nielsen, and Ben Martini add firepower to this line-up.
The bowlers failed to defend 205 runs in the last game and shall be under pressure. The side will need good spells at the start from Brendan Doggett and Jamie Overton, as the Scorchers have a strong batting line-up. Wes Agar and Ben Martini must bowl in the right areas in the middle overs. Cameron Boyce, James Bazley, and Short must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), James Bazley, Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen challenging batting conditions in the two games that have been played. Batting first isn't easy as there is a lot on this surface for the bowlers. The side that wins the toss would like to use the wicket by bowling first and aim at dismissing the opponents for a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over Perth. The wicket will be lively, and batsmen must be watchful against the fast bowlers. Batsmen who set their eyes on this wicket can do well. The side batting first will aim to put 170 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Adelaide Strikers are in trouble with three consecutive losses. The side will be low on confidence, taking on a strong opposition. The bowlers have been in poor form and must deliver the goods here. The Perth Scorchers have won the last three games and have their key players in good form. It will make them favorites in this contest.
Our Prediction is for Perth Scorchers to win
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