Perth Stadium Pitch Report For SCO vs STA BBL 2024-25 Match 1

Perth Stadium [Source: @PictureSporting/X]

To the delight of cricket fans across the globe, the much-awaited season of the Big Bash League is all set to commence on December 15. The tournament opener will see Perth Scorchers take on Melbourne Stars at the Perth Stadium. 

Led by Ashton Turner, Perth Scorchers have a formidable squad heading to the BBL 14. Despite missing Mitchell Marsh due to BGT 2024, the Scorchers have a formidable batting lineup consisting of Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis and Turner. The likes of Nick Hobson and Cooper Connolly bring dynamism to their lower middle order, while Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, Lance Morris, and Andrew Tye will form their potent bowling lineup. 

On the other hand, the Stars witnessed a major leadership transition, with Marcus Stoinis taking over the reins from Glenn Maxwell. Apart from the destructive all-round duo, Melbourne Stars will pretty much rely on Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers for an impactful performance in this game. 

So, as the stage is set for a cracking clash, let's see how the surface at Perth Stadium will behave throughout the contest. 

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Perth Stadium Stats And Records In BBL

Perth Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Perth Stadium will offer a hint of lateral movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. There will also be some extra pace and bounce, which the pacers will exploit throughout the match. 

So, the top-order batters must play out the initial overs before shifting gears. From the fantasy game's perspective, batters and fast bowlers from both sides will be crucial, while spinners are expected to play a minimal role at this venue. 

The stats indicate that teams batting first have won four matches more than the sides bowling first. However, as it's the first game of this BBL season, the pitch's behaviour will likely be unchanged. Therefore, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Perth Stadium In BBL Match 1

• Aaron Hardie: 544 runs in 17 innings, 15 wickets at Perth, Bat Average: 38.85, Bat SR: 143.15
• Marcus Stoinis: 192 runs in 5 T20 innings at Perth, Average: 64, SR: 168.42
• Ashton Turner: 668 runs in 23 innings at Perth, Average: 37.11, SR: 147.13
• Andrew Tye: 45 Wickets in 27 BBL innings at Perth, Average: 17.46, SR: 13.3
• Tom Rogers: 8 wickets in 4 BBL innings at Perth, Average: 14.87, SR: 12.00

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