Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 27, Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars are set to lock horns in Match No.27 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at The Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday, December 30. The Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, are comfortably placed on top of the points table with a decent net run rate of 1.188.

On Tuesday, the Scorchers tasted their maiden loss this season after the Sydney Thunder beat them by 34 runs at the Manuka Oval. The Stars have blown a tad hot and cold, and hence, are placed fifth in the table. They will be going into the next game on the back of a 20-run victory over the Brisbane Heat.

Match Details

Match – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – Match 27

Venue – Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Docklands Stadium has been a fairly reasonable one for batting. The bowlers may not return empty-handed either. The chasing teams have found it simpler and hence, batting second should be the way forward for both sides.

Probable XIs

Perth Scorchers

Predicted XI: Josh Inglis (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Joe Burns, Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 18, Perth Scorchers – 9, Melbourne Stars – 8, N/R- 1

Probable top performers

Mitchell Marsh- Perth Scorchers

Mitchell Marsh has been in jaw-dropping form in the ongoing edition of the BBL. In five matches, the right-hander has scored 255 runs at an average of 85 and a strike rate of 144.06. Having scored one century and as many fifties, Marsh has looked ominous. He has also picked up four wickets, making him a decent all-round pick.

Ashton Agar- Perth Scorchers

Ashton Agar has pretty much been the standout bowler for the Scorchers in the ongoing edition of the T20 tournament. In seven matches, the left-arm spinner has picked up 10 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.33. Agar is also no mug with the bat in hand, having scored 44 runs with a top score of an unbeaten 30.

Today’s match prediction: Perth Scorchers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.