The 50th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
Melbourne Stars Team Updates:
Melbourne Stars will need to win both of their last two games.
A surprising defeat at the Melbourne Derby might have diminished their chances of making it to the playoffs
But they have enough chances to turn things around in their upcoming 2 games.
Marcus Stoinis and Hilon Cartwright/N Maddinson will probably open the inning for the Melbourne Stars team.
Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c) will form the middle order of the team.
Glenn Maxwell will lead the Melbourne Stars team as a Captain. He is also good Alrounder.
Seb Gotch will do the wicket keeping for Melbourne Stars team.
Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
Liam Hatcher and Nathan Coulter-Nile will lead the pace attack of the team.
Perth Scorchers Team Updates:
With a win today, Perth Scorchers have sealed their place in the playoffs.
However, they will not get any time to rest as they will take the field once again tomorrow.
Liam Livingstone and Jason Roy will probably open the inning for the Perth Scorchers team.
Colin Munro, Josh Inglis and M marsh will form the middle order.
Ashton Turner will lead the Perth Scorchers team as a Captain. He is also a good Batsman.
Josh Inglis will do the Wicket Keeping duty for his Perth Scorchers team.
Fawad Ahmed will lead the spin attack of the team.
Jason Behrendorff , Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye will take care of the pace attack for his team.
Last 5 Head to Head:
Melbourne Stars: 2 Won Perth Scorchers: 3 Won
Top Picks
Liam Livingstone is looking very dangerous. He has scored 233 runs and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Marcus Stoinis is currently leading the run-scoring charts for Melbourne Stars. He has scored 370 runs at an average of over 35.
Glenn Maxwell. He has scored 313 runs and has also picked up 7 wickets.
Jason Roy has been decent with the bat for the Scorchers. He has scored 257 runs at an average of over 30.
Jhye Richardson has been one of the most consistent wicket-takers of the competition. He has picked up 25 wickets.
Fantasy Tips
In wicket keeping, both the wicket keepers are good. However Josh Inglis will be better choice.
Fast bowlers may play major role on this pitch.
Captain Option: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain Option: Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone
Death over bowlers: Jhye Richardson, A Tye, Nathan Coulter Nile
Squads
Melbourne Stars Squad :
Marcus Stoinis, Nic Maddinson, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell(C), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch(WK), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Clint Hinchliffe, James Seymour, Ed Newman, Liam Hatcher, Tom OConnell, Andre Fletcher, Will Pucovski, Lance Morris, Jackson Coleman, Sam Elliot, Sam Rainbird
Perth Scorchers Squad :
Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Josh Inglis(WK), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner(C), Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed, Matthew Kelly, Ashton Agar, Liam Guthrie, Joel Paris, Joe Clarke, Cameron Green, Sam Whiteman(WK), Cameron Bancroft, Kurtis Patterson, Cameron Gannon, Corey Rocchiccioli