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Perth Stadium Pitch Report For SCO Vs STR BBL 2024-25 Match

Anurag Dasgupta∙ Updated: Jan 18 2025, 1:00 AM

Perth Stadium pitch report [Source: @trislavalette/X.Com]
Perth Stadium pitch report [Source: @trislavalette/X.Com]

The 39th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 will feature the Perth Scorchers up against the Adelaide Strikers at the Perth Stadium. The match will feature two strong teams against each other as the BBL reaches its business end.

The Scorchers is having a horrendous run in the ongoing Big Bash League and are tottering at the second last position in the points table. The team has failed to deliver and have won just 3 out of the 9 matches played.

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On the other hand, Strikers, too, are having an average tournament, having themselves won just 3 matches as both the teams are struggling to reach the knockout stage of the competition. Anything less than a win and one of the team could officially be ruled out of the knockout race. Ahead of the match, let us look at the Perth Stadium pitch and how can it affect the contest.

Perth Stadium Stats And Records In BBL 2024-25

Information
Criteria
Matches Played46
Matches won batting first24
Matches won batting second22

Perth Stadium Pitch Report: Is it batting or bowling friendly?

Perth Stadium is generally a good batting surface as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The pitch has something for everyone as the pacers get rewarded for bowling at right lines and lengths.

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Traditionally, the Perth Surface has good carry and bounce and this will be the case in the next contest between Scorchers and Strikers. The batters should play on the up as the surface will have that extra bounce to trouble them.

Overall, it will be a good batting track and the batters will enjoy their stroke-play once the pitch settles in.

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Players To Watch Out For At Perth Stadium

Jason Behrendorff

One of those names who has looked brilliant throughout the competition. Jason Behrendorff has provided early wickets in almost every game and has been the lone shining light for the struggling Scorchers. He is expected to deliver the goods on a surface which will help ghe pacers in the beginning.

Matthew Short

Another player who is in brilliant form, Matthew Short has been a revelation for his team in the BBL 2024-25.

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He already has a hundred under his name and the pace and bounce on the Perth pitch will suit his style of batting on Saturday.

Ollie Pope

The English batter has been in superb form throughout the competition and has looked in ominous touch with the bat. Alongside Short, he has been the best batter for Strikers in the ongoing BBL and the team will hope he can be their best player on a good batting surface at Perth Stadium.