BBL 2022: Match 12, STA vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers?

Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers will square off in the 12^th match of the Big Bash League 2022, at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both the teams have put up some decent performances so far, and are placed in the upper half of the points table. Both teams won a game and lost the other out of the two played. While the Stars are placed third, the Scorchers take fourth place.

Melbourne Stars played the curtain raiser against Sydney Thunder but lost the game by one wicket. They bounced back stronger to win their next fixture against Hobart Hurricanes, and are backed with a victory. Defending champions Perth Scorchers won their series opener against Sydney Sixers, but lost their next game to Hobart Hurricanes, which ended in a thriller.

Match Details

Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne.

Date & Time: December 23, 10:00 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App

Pitch Report

Not many games have been played at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. This will be the first game of the BBL 2022 at this venue, which is said to assist the batters. Perth Scorchers recorded the highest total at this venue, scoring 180/8, whereas Melbourne Stars recorded the lowest total of 130/10.  

Predicted Playing XIs for STA vs SCO

Melbourne Stars:

Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

Perth Scorchers:

Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou.

Probable Best Performers from STA vs SCO

Probable best batter: Joe Clarke

Melbourne Stars’ wicketkeeper-batter Joe Clarke is in great touch with the bat, having notched up an unbeaten century in his recent outing. He scored a 66-ball 101* and helped his side claim their first win of the season. He’ll be the one to watch out for.

Probable best bowler: Jhye Richardson

Perth Scorchers’ 26-year-old bowler Jhye Richardson has been in good form. He currently has seven wickets from just two games. While he registered figures of 4/9 in the first game for Scorchers against Sydney Sixers, he picked up three wickets in the recent game and will be the one to look out for.

Today's Match Prediction: Melbourne Stars to win the match

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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.