Perth Scorchers' search for a perfect start at home
| Date | December 15, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Finn Allen has odds of 3.60 to be Perth Scorchers' best batsman
Glenn Maxwell has odds of 3.25 to be Melbourne Stars' best batsman
Andrew Tye has odds of 3.05 to be Perth Scorchers' best bowler
Adam Milne has odds of 3.85 to be Melbourne Stars' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the first game of the Big Bash League 2024-25, and we expect a grand start to the tournament. The Perth Scorchers will be up against the Melbourne Stars at their home ground and shall look to use the conditions to their advantage. The Scorchers are one of the strongest teams in the tournament and have enjoyed a good record against the Melbourne Stars. Playing at home, the side will have higher odds in this game. The Melbourne Stars didn't go beyond the league stage last season and shall aim for a good start to set the tone. It is a new season, and both camps will have some nerves. We expect a thrilling contest as both teams look to start the campaign with a win.
Perth Scorchers Preview
Ashton Turner and his me would look to make a strong start in the tournament. The side did well last season to reach the playoffs but had a poor outing against the Adelaide Strikers. They have an excellent record against the Melbourne Stars, with six consecutive wins before this game. The team will start high on cricket betting sites and look to take advantage of the home conditions.
Finn Allen comes into the team for this season and will look to deliver a strong start with Sam Fanning. Aaron Hardie has a vital role at No. 3 and must build partnerships with Josh Inglis and Matthew Hurst. Ashton Turner is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Mahli Beardman and Ashton Agar.
The team has a strong bowling attack, and they will expect a good show in this game from Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff. Andrew Tye is one of the best bowlers in the history of BBL, and he must pick wickets in the middle overs with Aaron Hardie. Ashton Turner and Ashton Agar add variety to the attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Sam Fanning, Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Hurst, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
Melbourne Stars Preview
Marcus Stoinis takes over the captaincy from Glenn Maxwell, and he looks to make a strong start to his stint as captain. The team had a poor tournament last season, where they managed only four wins in 10 games, failing to reach the playoffs. They have struggled against the Perth Scorchers and will start behind on cricket betting apps. Stoinis would like the senior players to do well in this game.
Thomas Rogers and Campbell Kellaway must deliver a good start. They will face a strong bowling attack that the Scorchers have. Maxwell was the team's best batsman last season, and he will look to steer the innings in the middle order with Beau Webster and Marcus Stoinis. Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, and Sam Harper add firepower to this batting lineup.
The bowlers struggled last season, and the team expects Joel Paris and Marcus Stoinis to pick early wickets and put the side in a strong position. Usama Mir will look to use the slowness on the surface and do well with Tom Curran in the middle overs. Beau Webster, Maxwell, and Mark Steketee will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Campbell Kellaway, Usama Mir, Tom Curran
TOSS: To Bat First
We have seen challenging batting conditions at this venue. The team batting first has won the last four out of five games. The track slows down in the second half, making run chases difficult. The side that wins the toss would like to use the wicket by batting first and have a big score on the board.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear 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 Melbourne Stars will be under a new skipper. They have had a poor record against the Perth Scorchers, with no wins against them in the last four seasons. The side will look to put this history behind them and do well in this game. The Scorchers have a strong bowling attack suited for these conditions. It is their home ground, and they will start favorites.
Our Prediction is for Perth Scorchers to win