SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-captain Choices For Match 1 Of BBL 14

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Marcus Stoinis for Melbourne Stars [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]Marcus Stoinis for Melbourne Stars [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]

It is time for one of the biggest T20 Leagues in World Cricket, Big Bash League to get on the way. In the first match of the 14th edition the Perth Scorchers Will take on the Melbourne Stars. This match will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth on December 15 at 1:45 PM IST.

With the start of the T20 season, the fantasy players will also be interested in the happenings of the tournament. As far as this first game is concerned let us take a look at the playing conditions and then the top three captain or vice-captain choices for the game.

Optus Stadium, Perth - Pitch Report For Match 1 Of BBL 2024-25

The pitch at the Optus Stadium is expected to provide a bit of seam movement to the pacers with the new ball. But as the match progresses, the wicket is expected to become better for batting. However, as far as the spinners are concerned, they might not have a lot from this track.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-captain Choices

3. Marcus Stoinis

Why Marcus Stoinis Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

  • All-round abilities - Marcus Stoinis is an impactful all-rounder. This Australian pace-bowling all-rounder can change the course of a game with both his trades.
  • Middle order batter - Batting might be a diffcult for the top-order batters at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With the new ball moving around in the first couple of overs, the openers might find it difficult to get it going at the start of the innings. However, Marcus Stoinis is expected to bat in the middle-order and hence he might get the best conditions for batting.
  • Important overs for the team - Marcus Stoinis is often seen bowling in the death overs in T20s. This gives more chances for him to pick up wickets. Besides, if there is help for the pacers, he might also be seen in the powerplay. So, he will be bowling mostly the important overs for his team and hence there are more chances for him to pick up wickets and gain more points.

2. Lance Morris

Why Lance Morris Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

  • Help for pacers at Optus Stadium - Lance Morris is known for his pace and often troubles the batters with that. With expected help from the track for the pacers with the new ball, Lance Morris might prove to be a lethal customer. He might pick up some important wickets and hence pick up points in the fantasy contests.
  • Wicket taking overs - Morris will mostly be given the overs when the batters look to take the attack to the bowlers. This will give Morris more chances of picking up wickest and hence he becomes important as a point multiplier in this game.

1. Jhye Richardson

Why Jhye Richardson Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

  • BBL specialist - Jhye Richardson enjoys bowling the Big Bash League. Every season we see Richardson bringing out his best during this tournament and delivery some game changing spells. 
  • Death over specialist - Richardson is often used in the death overs by Perth Scorchers. The fact that Richardson delivers in the final phase of a innings most of the times makes him a crucial player as a captain or vice-captain choice.