in match 26 Big Bash League Season 15 (BBL|15)The Perth Scorchers return to Optus Stadium on Wednesday to face the Melbourne Renegades. The Scorchers, who currently sit second on the table with a 4-2 win record, will be looking for their fourth consecutive win – a result that would effectively cement their position in the top four.
Perth have turned their home ground into an impregnable fortress, and are undefeated in their last three matches at this venue. This dominance has been boosted by a high-performing core of local stars including Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Aaron Hardie and the versatile Cooper Connolly. Their collective form has made the Scorchers one of the most balanced and intimidating units in this season’s competition.
In contrast, the Melbourne Renegades come in with a 2-3 record, and are trying their best to keep their season alive. They travel to Perth with some new confidence after breaking a losing streak through a dramatic ‘derby’ win over the Stars, highlighted by Josh Brown’s decisive innings,
PS vs MR, BBL|15: Match Details
- date and time: 26 December; 1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT / 4:15 PM local
- venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
PS vs MR, head-to-head record in BBL
Matches played: 21 | Perth Scorchers won: 16 | Melbourne Renegades won: 05 | No result/tied: 0
perth stadium pitch report
The Optus Stadium in Perth is renowned for offering significant extra bounce and raw pace, which plays directly into the hands of the bowling attack. Batsmen may find it difficult to handle fast bowlers, especially when they target difficult lengths, making it difficult to score freely.
In addition to the speed of the surface, the larger square boundaries provide an additional layer of protection for the bowlers, forcing the batsmen to take greater risks in order to clear the rope. Historically, the conditions favor the bowlers initially; However, as the pitch flattens out, the surface generally becomes slightly more manageable for batting during the second innings.
squads
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Brodie Couch, Finn Allen, Mahali Beardman, Jhye Richardson, Laurie Evans, Joel Paris, David Payne, Corey Rocchioli.
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peak, Will Sutherland (c), Matthew Sprouse, Gurinder Sandhu, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Hasan Khan, Sam Elliott, Callum Stow, Andrew Tye
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PS vs MR, BBL|15: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers won the toss and bowled first
- Melbourne Renegades Powerplay Score: 40-50 (6 Overs)
- Melbourne Renegades Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and bowled first
- Perth Scorchers Powerplay Score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 170-180
Match Result: Perth Scorchers won the competition.
