Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report For SCO vs REN BBL 2024-25 Match 26
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Pitch at the Optus Stadium In Perth [Source: @triplemcricket/x.com]
The Perth Scorchers will be taking on the Melbourne Renegades in the 26th match of the BBL 2024-25 (BBL 14). This match will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia on January 7 at 1:45 PM IST.
The Perth Scorchers have made a moderate start to the tournament. They have three wins and three defeats in their first six matches and are currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table. On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades have struggled a bit more to find their rhythm. They have played six matches, won two and lost four of them. Currently they are at the sixth spot in the points table.
Both Scorchers and Renegades need a win in this game to keep themselves in the race to the next round. With the teams gearing for this exciting and enthralling contest, let us take a look at the ground stats and how the pitch at the Optus Stadium might behave.
Optus Stadium BBL 2024-25 Stats And Records
| Categories | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 |
| Average First Innings Score | 163 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 153 |
Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth is generally a balanced one. There is always a extra bit of bounce on the track for the pacers and they will get a bit of movement with the new ball. However, as the match progresses and the wicket settles down, the batters will enjoy the surface. The true nature of the wicket will help the batters play their shots freely. The pitch will provide a neutral arena for all types of players to have an effect on the outcome of the match.
Players To Watch Out For At Optus Stadium Perth
Cooper Connolly
This young spin bowling all-rounder has been in a tremendous form with the bat in BBL 2024-25. Cooper Connolly has been very consistent and has played some crucial knocks for the team. He has the touch and enjoys the wicket, therefore could be one of the prime performers in this game. Besides, Connolly can also come up with a couple of effective overs in the middle overs with his left-arm orthodox spin.
Will Sutherland
The skipper of the Melbourne Renegades have been in a brilliant form, especially with the ball. Will Sutherland can use the extra bounce of the Optus pitch to pick up some crucial wickets and also contribute with the bat in the lower middle-order. Given his all-round abilities, Sutherland could be a crucial player in this game.
Jason Behrendorff
The left-arm pacer has been one of the biggest assets for the Perth Scorchers in this year's BBL. Jason Behrendorff has been in great rhythm and has stayed amongst the wickets so far. Behrendorff also enjoys bowling at the Optus Stadium and given all these points he could be a very important player for this game.
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