Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2022-2023 - Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat - 33rd match - 7 January 2023

The 33rd match of the Big Bash League 2022-2023 will take place between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat on the 7th of January, 2023 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

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Perth Scorchers Form Guide:

Perth Scorchers are placed at the 1st position on points table.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers is Josh Inglis with 240 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers is Jhye Richardson with 15 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers have lost their previous match against Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets.

Perth Scorchers batted first and were restricted to a very low total of 142 for 9 in 20 overs. Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis and Cameron Bancroft were dismissed early on and Perth Scorchers looked to be in deep trouble. Ashton Turner played a brilliant knock of 61 in 37 balls but failed to take his team to a big total as Perth Scorchers had to settle down with 142 runs in 20 overs of play.

The start wasn't great for Sydney Thunder as they lost Rilee Rossouw and Alex Hales early on. Oliver Davies played a match winning knock of 58 in 47 balls. He smashed 4 fours and 2 huge sixes. Alex Ross also played a great role in Sydney Thunder's victory as he made 41 not out in 18 balls to take Sydney Thunder home in the 17th over with 6 wickets in hand.

Brisbane Heat Form Guide:

Brisbane Heat are currently placed at the 7th position on points table.

The highest run scorer for Brisbane Heat in the tournament is Colin Munro with 233 runs to his name.

The highest wicket taker for Brisbane Heat in the tournament is Michael Neser with 10 scalps under his belt.

Brisbane Heat have won their previous match against Sydney Sixers by 15 runs.

Brisbane Heat batted first and they posted a total of 224 for 5 in 20 overs. Colin Munro was dismissed in the first over of the innings. Post his dismissal, Josh Brown and Nathan McSweeney simply tore the Sydney Sixers bowling apart. They smashed 62 and 84 runs respectively to take Brisbane Heat to a respectable total of 224 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, James Vince and Josh Philippe started off very well. They scored 41 and 27 runs respectively to take their team off to a brilliant start. After they were dismissed, a couple of wickets fell in quick succession which caused the run rate to slow down. Hayden Kerr smashed 27 off 15 balls in the lower order but failed to take Sydney Sixers home as they were bowled out for 209, losing the match by 15 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Perth Scorchers - Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Peter Hatzoglou, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Tymal Mills, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Faf du Plessis (replacing Laurie Evans, first seven matches only)

Brisbane Heat - Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Sam Billings, Max Bryant, Sam Hain, Sam Heazlett, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Ross Whiteley, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Will Prestwidge

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers

Who will win?- Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Score) – Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat), Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Matthew Kuhnemann (Brisbane Heat), Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers),

Most Sixes – Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat), Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers)

Player of the Match- Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat)

Team Scores Batting first – Brisbane Heat 160+, Perth Scorchers 150+

Match Handicap: Brisbane Heat

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*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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