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This will be the first game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Perth Scorchers will lock horns with the Melbourne Stars at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match will start on 15th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Perth Scorchers are the most successful side in the BBL. They have won the title 5 times and are also looking as a team this season. They will miss their big names; Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie in this match. The Scorchers have a strong pace attack.
Melbourne Stars, meanwhile, has been average as a team in the BBL. They have played the final a couple of times but are yet to win the title. Glenn Maxwell will be a big miss for them in this first game of BBL 14. The likes of Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster and Tom Curran will be the key players for the Stars.
BBL: Scorchers vs Stars Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff
Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper (wk), Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle
SCO vs STA BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be fast-paced. There will be extra bounce for the pacers and there will be ample help for them with the new ball, especially under lights in the 2nd innings. Batters, once set, will enjoy batting here. Scores in the range of 150-170 are expected. Batting first may be a good option here.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Pacers and all-rounders will be great C/VC options.
- New ball bowlers from the second innings will be a must. Try them as C/VC in mini GLs/GLs.
- You can take the risk of dropping one of the two openers from both sides.
SCO vs STA BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Beau Webster (MS)
- Beau Webster was the highest run-scorer for the Stars in the last season. He will bat at 3 and will bowl 3-4 overs as well.
- Webster scored 262 runs in 8 innings last season at an average of 43.66 including 3 fifties. He picked up 6 wickets as well.
Marcus Stoinis (MS)
- Marcus Stoinis scored 169 runs in 9 innings last season at an average of 24.14 and struck at 135.20. He will lead the Stars this season and will be a must-pick.
- He has been in excellent form this year and will be a good C/VC option as well.
Andrew Tye (PS)
- Andrew Tye will be a top fantasy pick for this match. He will bowl the key overs in this match and can pick 2-3 wickets in this match.
- Tye has the most wickets in BBL at the Optus Stadium: 45 wickets in 27 matches at an economy of 7.86.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Perth Scorchers Bat First
- Tom Curran and Beau Webster will be the top C/VC options.
- Bordy Couch and Lance Morris will be an ideal differential pick.
- Matthew Hurst and Ashton Agar will be top picks for the big leagues.
If Melbourne Stars Bat First
- You can take the risk of dropping the openers from the Stars.
- Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye will be the top C/VC options.
- Try Finn Allenn as C/VC in big leagues.
SCO vs STA BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
