Australian Big Bash League 2024/25 is set to begin as the season opener Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (SCO vs STA) match has been scheduled for Sunday evening at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
Five-time BBL champions Perth Scorchers are ready to face the three-time BBL runners-up Melbourne Stars in the first game of the Big Bash League 2024/25.
After winning back-to-back BBL titles in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons, they ended the 2023/24 season at the Knockout stage after losing against Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars failed to advance to the next round in the last four seasons.
SCO vs STA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 1
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (SCO vs STA)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Sunday, 15 December, 16:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
SCO vs STA Weather Forecast
According to myweather2.com, there is no rain threat for the BBL 2024/25 season opener. The game-time temperatures can be between 23°C and 21°C.
SCO vs STA Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 23
Perth Scorchers won: 14
Melbourne Stars won: 8
No Result: 1
SCO vs STA Pitch Report
Perth Stadium is set to host the BBL 2024/25 opener. This T20 venue is known for its fast bowling. The 150-160 totals are defendable for the strong fast-bowling team.
SCO vs STA Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
SCO vs STA Full Available Squads
Perth Scorchers Full Available Squads
Ashton Turner (C), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matt Hurst, Josh Inglis, Matt Kelly, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye.
Melbourne Stars Full Available Squads
Marcus Stoinis (C), Austin Anlezark, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Doug Warren, Beau Webster
SCO vs STA Predicted XIs
Perth Scorchers Predicted XI:
Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Matt Hurst, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (Captain), Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI:
Joe Clarke, Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Beau Webster, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Peter Siddle, Brody Couch
SCO vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction #1
Wicketkeeper(s): J Inglis (9 Cr), F Allen (8.5 Cr)
Batter(s): H Cartwright (7.5 Cr), A Turner (7.5 Cr), T Fraser Rogers (6.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Stoinis (9 Cr), B Webster (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): A Milne (9 Cr), J Behrendorff (8.5 Cr), A Tye (8 Cr), J Richardson (9 Cr)
Captain: Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
Vice-captain: Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers)
SCO vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction #2
Wicketkeeper(s): J Inglis (9 Cr)
Batter(s): H Cartwright (7.5 Cr), A Turner (7.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): A Agar (8 Cr), M Stoinis (9 Cr), B Webster (8.5 Cr), T Curran (8 Cr), A Hardie (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): A Milne (9 Cr), J Behrendorff (8.5 Cr), A Tye (8 Cr)
Captain: Beau Webster (Melbourne Stars)
Vice-captain: Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers)
Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
P Siddle (8 Cr), C Connolly (7.5 Cr), L Morris (7.5 Cr), S Harper (7 Cr)
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