Big Bash League – Match 27 – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details, and Updates

Perth Scorchers will meet Melbourne Stars in match 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL). The former is placed second on the points table, winning six games and losing one. Stars, on the other hand, are placed sixth with three wins and as many losses. On current form and momentum, Scorchers look well -poised to make it to the top four. Meanwhile, the Stars need to start winnings games and try to improve their net run rate, which currently sits at -1.114.

The task won’t be easy as Scorchers will be looking to make amends after losing to Thunder. It was a rare failure for the Ashton Turner-led team, who have looked dominant in all of their six victories. Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Jason Behrendorff, and Andre Tye have been the chief contributors to the wins. However, the team has lacked support from the rest of the players.

With the tournament nearing the second half, Scorchers would be hoping that the likes of Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis, and Kurtis Patterson contribute more with the bat.

 Meanwhile, the Stars are coming off a 20-run win over Brisbane Heat. It was a good all-round performance from them, with batting and bowling clicking in unison. Some of their out form players like Hilton Cartwright and Joe Clarke were back amongst runs.

Maxwell though has blown hot and cold in the tournament so far. The skipper would be hoping to lead from the front in coming games.

Pitch Report

Docklands pitch in Melbourne has been good for batting. A high-scoring game is well on the cards.

Probable XIs

Perth Scorchers

Predicted XI: Josh Inglis (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Joe Burns, Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 18, Perth Scorchers – 9, Melbourne Stars – 8, N/R- 1

Match Details

Match – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – Match 27

Venue – Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV