Date: January 7, 2023
Time: 3:45 PM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
The Perth Scorchers are all set to host Brisbane Heat to conclude a super Saturday double-header in the BBL. The Scorchers have continued their dominant form throughout the season whereas the Heat has been a bottom-two team so far. But ahead of this game, Perth suffered a six-wicket loss against Sydney Thunder. Whereas the Heat managed to pull off an important 15-run win over the Sydney Sixers.
Pitch Report:
The Perth Stadium so far has been a bowling-friendly ground where batters have suffered. The average first innings score is 141.
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Analysis:
Perth Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers continue their brilliant championship-winning form with a record of five wins and two losses. But entering this game, the Scorchers suffered a big loss against the Sydney Thunder. Despite the result, Scorchers continued to reign as one of the strongest teams in the tournament so far which has a well-rounded core and quality players across the line-up.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Perth Scorchers
Faf du Plessis, Adam Lyth, Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis(w), Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou
Brisbane Heat
Whereas the Brisbane Heat has looked their best so far in the season with just two wins from seven games. The Heat have struggled to find a proper combination of players who can put out consistent performances. But entering this game, Brisbane registered a big win against the Sydney Sixers. If they manage to replicate their performance from the previous fixture, they might have a chance against Perth.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Brisbane Heat
Colin Munro, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Perth Scorchers are looking like the favourites to take the victory against Brisbane Heat as they have a more well-rounded team with star players in each department.
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