Match Details:
Date: 23 December 2022
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
Defending champions Perth Scorchers started their season with a bang as they crushed Sydney Sixers by 28 runs but suffered an 8-run loss in their next match against Hobart Hurricanes. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars started their season with a narrow 1-wicket loss to Sydney Thunder but made a strong comeback with 38-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes. Scorchers will have a daunting task ahead of them as Melbourne Stars are in good form and will be keen for yet another comprehensive win.
Pitch Report:
Surface at Junction Oval provides enough bounce and turn for spinners. However, batters are also expected to have a good time if they apply themselves well.
Team Analysis:
Melbourne Stars:
Joe Clarke is a player to watch out in the upcoming fixture as he smashed unbeaten 101 off 66 balls in the last fixture. Notably, it was Clarke's fourth hundred in T20s. Marcus Stoinis will be a major concern for the side as he has been dismissed for two ducks in a row.
The prolific all-rounder is key to Melbourne's chances to win the upcoming fixture and team management will expect better show from him. Adam Zampa has been producing brilliant spells for the Stars as he has five wickets in first two games of the BBL 2022-23. Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood and Beau Webster will be instrumental for Melbourne Stars.
SportsTiger Playing XI of 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:
Defending champions are missing the services of couple of their key players in the season. Phil Salt and Mitchell Marsh are unavailable for the entire season due to injury, while Cameron Green and Lance Morris will not be part of the match due to Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
Faf du Plessis and Josh Inglis will be two mainstay batters for the Scorchers as the duo come with enormous experience of playing T20 cricket. Bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie batted brilliantly against Sydney Sixers as he scored 55 off just 32 balls. Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye will be key for the side from the bowling department as the side will be up against Melbourne Stars, which features great quality batters.
SportsTiger Playing XI of 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
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Adam Zampa-led Melbourne Stars will be favorites to win the game against Perth Scorchers as they are coming on the back of comprehensive win in their last fixture. Their players are performing exceptionally well in all the departments.
Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers are missing quality cricketers in their squad and also suffered narrow defeat in their last game. As per our prediction, Melbourne Stars are likely to win the game against Perth Scorchers.
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