Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (SCO vs HEA) has been scheduled for the 12th match of the Big Bash League 2024/25 on Thursday night at Perth Stadium (Perth).
Five-time BBL champions Perth Scorchers started this tournament with a comfortable six-wicket win against Melbourne Stars before losing against Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets and two wickets, respectively.
On the other hand, the defending champions Brisbane Heat won both their first two matches of the season against Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat by eight wickets and two wickets, respectively.
SCO vs HEA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 12
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (SCO vs HEA)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Thursday, 26 December, 18:15 local time (15:45 IST)
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
SCO vs HEA Teams’ status
Perth Scorchers top-order batters have mostly disappointed. Although Copper Connolly has scored two 60s in the first three fixtures, the opening partnerships have failed to provide any solid starts. Captain Ashton Turner has also batted well but poor starts were the big reasons for their two defeats in the first three matches. On the other hand, Scorchers bowlers have impressed, especially in the powerplays.
In their first two matches of the season, the defending champions Brisbane Heat successfully chased the 163-run and 175-run targets and Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers, respectively. Jimmy Pierson (72*) scored a half-century in their season opener, while Nathan McSweeney (78) and Matt Renshaw (54) scored half-centuries in their next fixture. Their batters should play more powerfully in the powerplays. Meanwhile, the bowlers have impressed in the powerplays.
SCO vs HEA Weather Forecast
Accuweather suggests no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 23°C and 19°C.
SCO vs HEA Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 23
Perth Scorchers won: 15
Brisbane Heat won: 8
No Result: 0
SCO vs HEA Pitch Report
Perth Stadium (Perth) has hosted one match this BBL season, where Perth Scorchers successfully chased the 147-run target in 17.1 overs against Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener. This T20 venue has experienced the pace bowlers’ successes while 180+ totals are defendable.
SCO vs HEA Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
SCO vs HEA Full Available Squads
Perth Scorchers Full Available Squad
Ashton Turner (C), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Matt Kelly, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Lance Morris, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye.
Brisbane Heat Full Available Squad
Colin Munro (Captain), Tom Banton, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter
SCO vs HEA Predicted XIs
Perth Scorchers Predicted XI:
Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Matthew Spoors, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst, Ashton Turner (Captain), Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI:
Colin Munro (Captain), Jimmy Peirson, Nathan McSweeney, Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Will Prestwidge, Paul Walter, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
SCO vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): J Peirson (8 Cr)
Batter(s): C Munro (8 Cr), A Turner (8 Cr), N McSweeney (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): A Agar (7.5 Cr), M Renshaw (8 Cr), C Connolly (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): J Behrendorff (8.5 Cr), A Tye (8 Cr), X Bartlett (8.5 Cr), W Prestwidge (7.5 Cr)
Captain: Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers)
Vice-captain: Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers)
SCO vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): J Peirson (8 Cr)
Batter(s): A Turner (8 Cr), K Jennings (7.5 Cr), M Bryant (7 Cr), N McSweeney (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Renshaw (8 Cr), P Walter (8 Cr), C Connolly (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): J Behrendorff (8.5 Cr), X Bartlett (8.5 Cr), W Prestwidge (7.5 Cr)
Captain: Nathan McSweeney (Brisbane Heat)
Vice-captain: Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat)
SCO vs HEA Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
M Swepson (7.5 Cr), M Kelly (7 Cr), F Allen (7.5 Cr), A Hardie (8.5 Cr)
