BBL 2023-24 | SCO vs REN, Match 15 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lql80lsuKane Richardson might turn out to be profitable pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Perth Scorchers (SCO) & Melbourne Renegades (REN) will be against each other in the 15th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth at 1:45 PM IST on 26th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Perth Scorchers are in great form winning 2 of the 3 games played until now with one game being abandoned. They are arguably the best team in the tournament with their batters and bowlers being in exceptional form. They defeated the Hobart Hurricanes by 9 wickets in their last match. They will be the clear favourites for this match. 

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Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, have lost 3 games with 1 match being abandoned. Their batters have failed to get going until now except one or two batters. Their openers looked in good touch in the last match. The middle order has been below average. The bowlers too are not in the best of forms but they have been decent. 


Pitch Report

The pitch at the Optus Stadium will be an excellent one for batting with some help for the pacers. There will be good help for the pacers with the new ball. The pacers will get good bounce off the surface and there will be little to no help for the spinners. The batters, once set, will be in for a big score as they can play their shots trusting the pitch. Teams may prefer chasing. The average first innings score here is 160 runs but anything above 170-180 will be a competitive total. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Try to fit in all the bowlers from the Perth Scorchers.
  • Top order batters from the Renegades are in good form and the middle order is out of form. 
  • Spinners won't get much help off the deck but will be important.
  • Middle order batters (no. 3-5) will be in for a big score once set. 
  • Death overs bowlers will be good C/VC options. 


SCO vs REN, Match 15: Differential Picks

Lance Morris (SCO)

  • Lance Morris picked up 1 wicket in the last match.
  • He bowls a heavy ball and at a very high pace.
  • Morris can trouble the batters with his pace and bounce. 

Ashton Agar (SCO)

  • Ashton Agar will be the lead spinner for the Scorchers. 
  • He bowled well in the last game and is handy with the bat as well.
  • Agar will be an excellent differential pick, especially when the Scorchers are bowling second. 

Kane Richardson (REN)

  • Kane Richardson's selection percentage has gone down but he will be a top pick for this game if the Renegades bowl first. 
  • Richardson will bowl in the power surge and in the death overs. He can pick up a few wickets and help you win big.

Tom Stewart Rogers (REN)

  • Tom Rogers is another differential pick for this match, especially when bowling first.
  • He will bowl in the power play, power surge and then one over in the death.
  • Rogers picked up 2 wickets in the last game. He will get good help off the deck in this match.

Other Differential Picks

  • Joe Clarke
  • Cooper Connolly
  • Peter Siddle (if plays)


SCO vs REN, Match 15: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Perth Scorchers Bat First

  • Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar and Tom Rogers will be top differential picks.
  • Drop Adam Zampa. 
  • Dropping one of Joe Clarke or Quinton de Kock can be worth the risk. 

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • Lance Morris will be an excellent C/VC option alongside Jason Behrendorff.
  • Andrew Tye will be a top C/VC picks for Mini GLs/GLs. 
  • Can drop Will Sutherland in big leagues.