BBL14 - Match 1 - Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: December 15

Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League 2024/25 - BBL14 - Match 1 - Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, which will be played on December 15th, at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

Match 1 - Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (Perth Stadium, Perth)

Current Form Perth Scorchers:

Perth Scorchers managed to qualify for the Knockout Match in the previous edition of Big Bash League. They lost to Adelaide Strikers in the Knockouts.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the previous edition of BBL was Aaron Hardie with 334 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the previous edition of BBL was Jason Behrendoff with 16 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers have one of the strongest sides in the competition. They have firepower in Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Josh Inglis and Finn Allen. Their bowling also looks good enough with the likes of Ashton Agar and Jhye Richardson. Perth Scorchers should make it to the Playoffs with ease.

Players to look out for:

1. Josh Inglis - He is a fine player of both pace as well as spin bowling. Inglis can dominate any opposition on his given day.

2. Ashton Agar - Agar has plenty of experience playing in Big Bash League and he will play a key role for Perth Scorchers with the ball in hand. 

Current Form Melbourne Stars:

Melbourne Stars finished at the 6th position on points table in the previous edition of Big Bash League. They managed to win only 4 matches out of the 10 games they participated in.

The top run scorer for Melbourne Stars in the previous edition of BBL was Beau Webster with 262 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Melbourne Stars in the previous edition of BBL was Glenn Maxwell with 7 scalps under his belt.

Melbourne Stars haven't really clicked so far in the Big Bash League. Their performance graph is going down with each edition. It would be a surprise if they make it to the Playoffs.

Players to look out for:

1. Glenn Maxwell - One of the most powerful strikers of the cricket ball, Maxwell will play an important role for Melbourne Stars with the bat in Big Bash League.

2. Scott Boland - He is an experienced bowler who doesn't leak unnecessary runs and picks up wickets with his variations in the short version of the game.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Tom Curran (England), Ben Duckett (England), Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Usama Mir (Pakistan), Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Doug Warren, Beau Webster


Perth Scorchers: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (New Zealand), Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst (England), Josh Inglis, Keaton Jennings (England), Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Melbourne Stars

Who will win?-  Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Ashton Agar (Perth Scorchers), Scott Boland (Melbourne Stars)

Most Sixes –  Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)

Player of the Match- Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers)

Team Scores Batting first – Perth Scorchers 175+, Melbourne Stars 165+

Match Handicap: Perth Scorchers




*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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