BBL 2022/23 – Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, match preview, predicted lineups
Melbourne Stars take on Perth Scorchers on Friday in the first of the double-headers as the tournament moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date and Time : 23rd December 2022, 3:30 PM (Local)
Venue : Junction Oval, Melbourne
Melbourne Stars have thus far been not that bad and they have all good chances to improve further. They are currently third in the points table after 2 games with 2 points.
Team Green batters will require to be clinical and improve upon their performances. As for the bowling they need to be ever so accurate.
Coach David Hussey have the plan and players need to execute it.
On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have been good despite a loss and they require to be more clinical. They are currently 4th in the points table after 2 games with 2 points.
The Scorchers batting have been better and they will need to carry on the good work. Bowling wise they have been controlling and will expect the same.
Coach Adam Voges require his men to be spot on with their tactics.
Coming to the wicket, batsman will be aided.
Team news and possible lineups
There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.
Melbourne Stars XI : H. Cartwright, N. Larkin, M. Stoinis, Kellaway, T. Rogers, B. Webster, J. Clarke, T. Boult, Coulter-Nile, L. Wood, A. Zampa (C).
Perth Scorchers XI : Hobson, Turner (C), F. du Plessis, Lyth, A. Agar, Hardie, Inglis, Behrendorff, Hatzoglou, J. Richardson, A. Tye.
Prediction
I think home conditions should favour the Melbourne side which will give them the impetus to be competitive. But in the end I think Perth Scorchers should be able to get the job done defeating the Stars to reach 4 points and above them.
