BBL 2023 | SCO vs REN, Match 15 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lql6k0gzAaron Hardie will be an important player in the match (Source: x.com)

Games are coming thick and fast in this festive period as Perth Scorchers (SCO) and Melbourne Renegades (REN) meet each other in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. Match No. 15 is set to be played on Boxing Day, December 26, 2023, at Perth Stadium in Perth at 15:45 IST. The previous match between the same two sides in the ongoing campaign ended with no result due to poor pitch conditions at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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SCO vs REN, Match 15: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard at the Perth Stadium in Perth is good for batting. The batters find it easy to score runs on this surface. The side batting first may post a big total on this track considering the nature of the surface.


SCO vs REN, Match 15 - Toss Factor

Chasing side won the only encounter played so far at this venue in BBL 13. Both sides managed to cross the 170-run mark. The skipper winning the toss may opt to bowl first at the Perth Stadium.

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Seam bowler Jason Behrendorff is the leading wicket-taker so far for the Scorchers this season. The left-arm pacer has seven wickets to his name in two innings and at an average of 7.57. Behrendorff will be supported by the other two fast bowlers Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson. Aaron Hardie, who has now donned the captaincy hat, is the leading run-scorer for his side. Hardie will be crucial along with Zak Crawley in a big run-chase.

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland and Adam Zampa remains the key bowlers for the Renegades. They haven't quite yet made an impact but they will be looking to pick up wickets and restrict the Scorchers to a low total. Jake Fraser-McGurk is the leading run-getter for the Renegades so far. He will have to play a crucial role again in a big run-chase for his side.


SCO vs REN, Match 15 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Jake Fraser-McGurk (REN)

As mentioned above, Jake Fraser-McGurk has hit the most runs so far for the Melbourne franchise. The 21-year old right-handed player is averaging 34.33 with one half-century to his name. The youngster has scores of 47, 55 and 0 so far to his name. The Renegades will rely heavily on him especially if they are chasing a big target.

Quinton de Kock (REN)

After bagging a duck in his first game, South Africa international Quinton de Kock smashed 38 off just 22 with the help of three fours and as many maximums against Hobart Hurricanes last time out. The 31-year old wicketkeeper and opening batter is a vital and crucial player in this Melbourne side. de Kock will look to provide his side a solid and aggressive start while chasing a big target.


Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Aaron Hardie (SCO)

With regular captain Ashton Turner getting ruled out due to injury, Aaron Hardie has been named as the skipper of the Scorchers for the remainder of the current BBL season. The right-handed player has hit the most runs for the Perth side so far. He is averaging 125.00 with the highest score of 85*. Hardie will look to lead his side from the front by playing a substantial knock.

Zak Crawley (SCO)

England international Zak Crawley played his first match last time out and slammed an unbeaten 65 off 46 with the help of six fours and a maximum. The 25-year old right-handed opening batter looked in great touch as he played a match-winning knock for his side. Crawley would hope to continue from where he left off in this fixture.


SCO vs REN, Match 15 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Josh Inglis (SCO)

Wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis didn't get a chance to bat in the last game. The right-handed middle-order batter has two unbeaten scores of 3 and 17 under his belt in this campaign. The 28-year old is a quality player and a big knock is just around the corner for him and it may come in this fixture against the Renegades.

Joe Clarke (REN)

After two low scores of 6 and 7, Joe Clarke finally found some form as he struck 38 off 25 with the help of four fours and two maximums against Hobart Hurricanes last time out. The right-handed opening batter looked in good nick and will look to continue his form from the last match in this contest as well.