Big Bash League, Scorchers vs Heat: Preview, Fantasy Tips and Prediction
Brisbane Heat (Source: Twitter/BBL)
It is the 33rd match of the Big Bash League with Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat having a go at each other at the Perth Stadium.
While the Scorchers are placed second on the table with five wins in seven games, their rivals so far have been able to succeed in just two matches out of the seven played. The Perth-based side are here after losing their game against Sydney Thunders whereas Heat's previous game against Sydney Sixers ended in their favour.
Scorchers will dearly miss the services of pacer Jhye Richardson who is ruled out for atleast a few weeks whereas Brisbane would be relying on their all-rounder Michael Neser who has bowled pretty well in this competition.
Match Details
Date and Time: January 7, 3:45 PM IST
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Live Streaming & Telecast: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App
Pitch Report: The pitch here is considered the juiciest wicket in the entire world as pacers enjoy a fine outing. The average first innings score of 156 suggests that runs will be difficult to gather. The team winning the toss would want to bat first as the record here favours the defending side. The weather shows 14% chance of rain with a temperature of around 17 degree celsius.
Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers: Adam Lyth, Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis (wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Lance Morris, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff and Peter Hatzoglou
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings, Josh Inglis
Batters: Colin Munro, Josh Brown, Ross Whiteley, Ashton Turner
All-Rounders: James Bazley, Michael Neser
Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Captain: Michael Neser
Vice-Captain: Josh Inglis
Prediction
Another game with decent teams which could possibly be dominated by the home side, Scorchers. They have been extremely good so far and should easily win this contest.
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