Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2022-2023 - Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars - 20th match - 29 December 2022

The 20th match of the Big Bash League 2022-2023 will take place between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on the 29th of December, 2022 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

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Perth Scorchers Form Guide:

Perth Scorchers are placed at the second position on points table.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers is Josh Inglis with 168 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers is Jhye Richardson with 8 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers have won their previous match against Adelaide Strikers by 3 wickets.

Adelaide Strikers batted first and they posted a total of 133 for 7 in 20 overs. Henry Hunt lost his wicket early on in the innings. Chris Lynn played a fantastic knock of 35 in 34 deliveries. The rest of the batting order simply collapsed like a pack of cards and Adelaide Strikers were restricted to a low total of 133 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Perth Scorchers lost 4 wickets for just 48 runs and looked to be in sheer trouble. Ashton Turner proved to be the hero for Perth Scorchers as he smashed 48 not out in 38 balls to take Perth Scorchers home in the 20th over with 3 wickets in hand.


Melbourne Stars Form Guide:

Melbourne Stars are currently placed at the 7th position on points table.

The highest run scorer for Melbourne Stars in the tournament is Joe Clarke with 157 runs to his name.

The highest wicket taker for Melbourne Stars in the tournament is Luke Wood with 9 scalps under his belt.

Melbourne Stars have lost their previous match against Perth Scorchers by 61 runs.

Perth Scorchers batted first and they posted a huge total of 229 for 7 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis was brilliant at the start. He smashed 68 runs off just 33 balls. Josh Inglis played a brilliant knock of 74 in 33 balls. Aaron Hardie provided the finishing touch with his innings of 30 in 17 balls to help Perth Scorchers get to a big total of 229 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Melbourne Stars lost Joe Clarke and Thomas Fraser Rogers early on in the innings. Beau Webster tried his best to take Melbourne Stars over the line with a knock of 43 in 32 balls. However, once he got dismissed, all the hopes for a successful chase went down the drain. Melbourne Stars were restricted to 168 for 8 in 20 overs, as they lost the match by 61 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Melbourne Stars - Trent Boult, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Campbell Kellaway

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)

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? –  Perth Scorchers

Who will win?- Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Score) – Faf du Plessis (Perth Scorchers), Joe Clarke (Melbourne Stars)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Jhye Richardson (Perth Scorchers), Adam Zampa (Melbourne Stars)

Most Sixes – Faf du Plessis (Perth Scorchers), Joe Clarke (Melbourne Stars)

Player of the Match- Faf du Plessis (Perth Scorchers)

Team Scores Batting first – Perth Scorchers 150+, Melbourne Stars 140+

Match Handicap: Perth Scorchers

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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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