Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Match Details
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 20 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Thursday, 29 December 2022
Time: 15:15 (GMT+5) / 15:45 (GMT+5.5) / 16:15 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Preview
- The Perth Scorchers have 6 points after 4 games and are currently on a 2-game winning streak.
- The Melbourne Stars have only two points from four games, dropping their last two contests.
- In their first meeting of the season, Perth Scorchers defeated Melbourne Stars by a score of 61 runs.
At the Optus Stadium in Perth, Match 20 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League pits the Perth Scorchers against the Melbourne Stars. The hosts and defending champions have won three of their first four games, while the Stars have only achieved that feat once. Perth kicks off the game at 18:15 local time.
The Perth Scorchers have lost just one game so far this season and will be quite confident going up against a team they defeated by 61 runs in Match 12.
Melbourne Stars will struggle to restore their form against a Perth Scorchers team that is in excellent form because they haven’t played their best cricket in their last two games.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Weather Report
On the day of the game, Perth will see bright and sunny weather.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Match Toss Prediction
In the two previous games played at this location, teams chose to bat first, and we anticipate the captains to do the same in this game.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Pitch Report
Perth is one of the hot pitches with a steep from-length bounce. As the game goes on, it could get more difficult to time the ball.
Perth Scorchers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Scorchers are hoping to see Lance Morris make his debut in this year’s BBL in the coming months while he is still with the Australia Test squad at the MCG. The Scorchers are in great shape, therefore we anticipate them to play with the same starting lineup.
Recent form – W W L W W
Perth Scorchers’ Probable XI
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Peter Hatzoglou
Melbourne Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Coulter-Nile missed the Melbourne Stars’ Boxing Day loss to the Sydney Sixers at the SCG because they were allowed to fly to Western Australia early in preparation for this game. Both are anticipated to join the squad at Optus Stadium.
Recent form – L L W L W
Melbourne Stars’ Probable XI
Adam Zampa (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Thomas Rogers, Nick Larkin, Beau Webster, Campbell Kellaway, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Trent Boult
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Perth Scorchers | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Melbourne Stars | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – Match 20, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Joe Clarke
- Josh Inglish
Batters
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Hilton Cartwright
- Ashton Turner
All-Rounders
- Ashton Agar
- Aaron Hardie
Bowlers
- Trent Boult
- Nathan Coulter-Nile
- Adam Zampa
- Jhye Richardson (VC)
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top batsman
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
- Melbourne Stars – Joe Clarke
Top bowler
- Perth Scorchers – Jhye Richardson
- Melbourne Stars – Nathan Coulter-Nile
Most sixes
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
- Melbourne Stars – Joe Clarke
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
Team Scores Batting First
- Perth Scorchers – 180+
- Melbourne Stars – 170+
Perth Scorchers is the favourite to win this match.
Melbourne Stars will need to make a significant turnaround if they want to win this game. Despite the return of Nathan Coulter-Nile and Marcus Stoinis, the team has been unable to produce reliable runs. Overall, we believe Perth Scorchers will defeat Melbourne Stars to continue their winning streak since they have a potent bowling attack at their disposal.