BBL 2023 | STA vs SCO, Match 7 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lq246lzeJosh Inglis and Aaron Hardie will be important players for the match (Source: x.com

Melbourne Stars (STA) and Perth Scorchers (SCO) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. The seventh is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST. Both sides will meet each other only once in the league phase of the current competition. 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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STA vs SCO, Match 7: Venue Analysis

The surface of the historic MCG favors heavily the seam bowlers rather than the spinners. The ground has massive boundaries and the track is batting-friendly.


STA vs SCO, Match 7 - Toss Factor

The MCG pitch is considered one of the most competitive surfaces in the world. It offers runs and also provides help to the pacers. The skipper winning the toss might look to bat first here.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Experienced campaigners Nathan Coulter-Nile and Joel Paris are the seamers who would be looking to pick up Perth wickets. The Stars will rely on the duo as they also look to restrict the Scorchers to a low total. Veteran Joe Burns and Marcus Stoinis will be responsible for guiding their side to a victory in a run-chase.

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

The Scorchers have some quality pace bowlers in their ranks in the likes of Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson. The trio are part of the Perth side for some time now and will again play a crucial part in snaring scalps in this tie. Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh will handle the batting department for the Scorchers.


STA vs SCO, Match 7 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Josh Inglis (SCO)

Josh Inglis was part of the recently-concluded World Cup winning team and also the T20I series that followed against India. The wicketkeeper batter struck a brilliant century in that series as he looked in good nick. The Scorchers would hope that Inglis continue his form and contribute for them especially if they are up against a big target.

Mitchell Marsh (SCO)

Mitchell Marsh was also in great touch in the WC as he ended up as Australia's second highest run-getter after David Warner. The destructive right-handed player is approaching 2000 runs for the Perth franchise and he averages 39 with one century and 12 half-centuries. Marsh will look to give his side solid and aggressive start in a run-chase.


Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Joe Burns (STA)

Veteran Joe Burns got start in the opening fixture of the ongoing tournament. Batting at no. three, the right-handed batter scored 22 off 23 with the help of one four and one maximum. With skipper Glenn Maxwell ruled out of this game, Burns is the man that Melbourne will rely heavily especially in a big run-chase.

Marcus Stoinis (STA)

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has struck the second-most runs for the Melbourne franchise after captain Maxwell. The hard-hitting right-handed batter averages 35.05 with one hundred and 17 fifties for the Stars. Stoinis has been struggling for form of late and is due for a big knock under his belt.


STA vs SCO, Match 7 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Thomas Rogers (STA)

Opening batter Thomas Rogers got dismissed for just a solitary run in the tournament opener. The left-handed player averages 24 with just one half-century to his name for the Stars. Rogers might look a risky pick but could be a worthy one considering his batting position and a decent average for the franchise.

Aaron Hardie (STA)

Batting all-rounder Aaron Hardie was also a part of the recently-concluded T20I series against India in India. The right-handed middle-order player failed to make an impact with the bat as he got dismissed for low scores. Hardie will look to turn things around and deliver consistently for the Scorchers.