Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 5, Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat are set to lock horns in Match No.5 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Perth Stadium in Perth. The Scorchers are the three-time champions and they also finished as the runners-up of the previous BBL edition. They will be led by Ashton Turner, who has been a fulcrum for them. over quite a few seasons.

The Heat, also deemed as the perennial underachievers, haven’t made a great start to the tournament. On Monday, December 6, the Sydney Thunder defeated them by seven wickets at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. On the head-to-head count, there’s not much to separate between the two teams.

Match Details

Match – Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat – Match 5

Venue – Perth Stadium, Perth

Time – 04:05 PM IST, 10:35 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Perth Stadium has mostly been batting friendly. The pacers are expected to get a lot of pace and bounce from the surface. The team, winning the toss, should opt to field first and defending a score at this venue isn’t easy.

Probable XIs

Perth Scorchers

Predicted XI: Colin Munro, Nick Hobson, Ashton Turner (C), Laurie Evans, Cameron Bancroft, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou

Brisbane Heat

Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Liam Guthrie

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 16, Perth Scorchers – 9, Brisbane Heat – 7, N/R- 0

At Perth Stadium

Matches- 2, Perth Scorchers – 1, Brisbane Heat – 1, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Colin Munro- Perth Scorchers

Colin Munro was excellent for the Scorchers in the previous edition of the BBL. The New Zealand southpaw was the leading run-scorer for the team and showed what he is capable of. In 15 innings, the left-hander notched 443 runs at an average of 31.64 and a strike rate of 128.03. Scoring four half-centuries, he gave an account of his class.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman- Brisbane Heat

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been a fulcrum of the Heat for quite a few seasons. He came into the tournament after performing exceptionally. In the first game of his team against the Thunder, Mujeeb couldn’t get a wicket, but gave away only 25 runs in his quota of four overs. If he gets going, the Scorchers will find themselves in a lot of trouble.

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.