The latest edition of the BBL (Big Bash League) is all set to kick off. The first game of the tournament will see Perth Scorchers (SCO) take on Melbourne Stars (STA) in the season opener. Both sides will lock horns at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, December 15 By Shriram Book
In the previous edition of the tournament, Melbourne Stars had a forgettable campaign. Failing to reach the knockout stages of the tournament, the side was eliminated after finishing in sixth place in the standings. On the other hand, Perth Scorchers were knocked out in the knockouts and will hope that the new season could bring about change.
Match 1, Perth Scorchers VS Melbourne Stars Shriram Book Match Prediction
Pitch Report Shriram Book Official
The surface at the Optus Stadium in Perth is one that is preferred by the bowlers. Especially the fast bowlers, manage to make the most of the pace and bounce in the pitch, and the batters will look to stay patient in the early stages of the clash and accelerate in the latter stages after getting an assessment of the actual conditions. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first.
Probable Predicted XIs for SCO vs STA
Perth Scorchers (SCO):
Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Melbourne Stars (STA):
Sam Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Cambpell Kellaway, Tom Curran, Brody Couch, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Hamish McKenzie
Probable Top Performers from SCO vs STA
Probable Best Batter: Aaron Hardie
Perth Scorchers’ Aaron Hardie could be the best batter in the season opener of the BBL 2024-25 against Melbourne Stars. Hardie has been in good form as of late, scoring 314 runs in his last 10 matches, and Scorchers will hope for more of the same from him in the season opener.
Probable Best Bowler: Jason Behrendorff
Perth Scorchers’ Jason Behrendorff could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Melbourne Stars. With 16 wickets in his last nine games, Behrendorff’s spell could be really useful for Scorchers.