The opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) Season 14 will take place between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars. The game is scheduled at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, December 15.
Ashton Turner will lead the Scorchers, while Marcus Stoinis will captain the Stars.
BBL|14, SCO vs STA
- Date and time: December 15; 8:45 am GMT/ 1:45 pm IST/ 4:15 pm local
- Venue: Perth Stadium
Perth Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Perth Stadium is known for its pace and bounce, making it one of the most exciting surfaces for cricket. Traditionally, it has favoured fast bowlers, especially in the early stages of a match, as the extra bounce and carry challenge batters.
For batters, once settled, the true nature of the wicket allows for free stroke play. The even bounce and pace make it conducive for playing shots, especially square of the wicket. Spin bowlers might find it challenging due to the lack of significant turn, although they can benefit from variations in pace and bounce.
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis
- Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Turner
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Aaron Hardie
- Bowlers: Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson
SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Choice 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Josh Inglis (vc)
Choice 2: Jhye Richardson (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
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SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups
Finn Allen, Ashton Agar, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran
SCO vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 15; 8:45 am GMT)
Squads
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye
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