BBL 2023-24 | STA vs SCO, Match 7 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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Melbourne Stars (STA) & Perth Scorchers (SCO) will be against each other in the seventh match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST on 13th 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.

Melbourne Stars lost their first game by 103 runs and things are not looking good for them ahead of this game as Glenn Maxwell is ruled out of this match. Their already fragile batting order looks even more bleak in this game. The likes of Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright & Joe Burns will have to step-up in this game. Haris Rauf's return will strengthen their bowling. 

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Perth Scorcher's first game was abandoned due to poor pitch conditions. They will be eager to register their first win of this season. The defending champions are looking very solid as a team and they are expected to win this game quite comprehensively; build your fantasy teams considering this point. 


STA vs SCO, Match 7: Pitch Report

There will be ample help for the spinners in this game. Batters will have to settle in before playing their shots and the pacers are expected to get some help initially with the new ball. Spinners & all-rounders will be a must in your fantasy teams. Try to pick all the bowlers from the Scorchers as anyone can have a great day against this Stars line-up. Teams may prefer batting first. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Scorchers have a very strong pace attack so consider dropping the top 3 of the Stars. 
  • Hiltoncartwright and Marcus Stoinis are the only appealing picks from Stars' batting unit. 
  • Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye and Jason Behrendorff will be top C/VC options, especially if Perth is bowling first. 
  • Steve Eskinazi, Laurie Evans and Cooper Connolly will be excellent differential picks if Perth bats first. 
  • Hamish McKenzie, if he plays, will bowl atleast 2-3 overs and will be an excellent differential pick. Try him in GLs/Mini GLs. 


STA vs SCO, Match 7: Differential Picks

Cooper Connolly (SCO)

  • Cooper Connolly will open the innings and he will be an ideal differential pick. 
  • He likes to bat aggressively and may bowl an over or two. 

Stevie Eskinazi (SCO)

  • Eskinazi will also open the innings for the Scorchers and will be an excellent differential pick. 
  • He was unfortunate to be given out LBW in the last game and he didn't used the review either. 
  • Eskinazi can score some useful runs and help you win big in fantasy cricket. 

Hamish McKenzie (SCO)

  • Melbourne Stars struggled big time against SLAO & leg-spinners. 
  • McKenzie will bowl 2-3 overs and can pick up a few wickets, especially while bowling second. 
  • Try him in Mini GLs & GLs. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Laurie Evans
  • Tom Fraser Rogers
  • Liam Dawson


STA vs SCO, Match 7: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Andrew Tye & Jhye Richardson will be top C/VC picks. 
  • You can drop the top 3 from the Stars. 
  • Eskinazi and Connolly will be good differential picks. 
  • Dawson & Usama Mir will be good picks for GLs. 

If Perth Scorchers Bat First

  • Eskinzai, Connolly & Laurie Evans (GLs) will be top differentials. 
  • Hamish McKenzie (if plays) will be an excellent differential pick. 
  • Josh Inglis will be an excellent C/VC choice alongside Hardie & Stoinis.