Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, BBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 23 December 2022

mls vs prs Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in for a thriller this Friday as Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers clash at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both the Stars and the Scorchers have won 1 game and lost 1 so far and are in 3rd and 4th place respectively. Melbourne has a net run rate of +0.925 while Perth’s stands at +0.750. The Scorchers have got the better of the Stars in recent times and it remains to be seen if they can continue that momentum.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Melbourne Stars Preview

Melbourne Stars started their season with a narrow 1-wicket loss to Sydney Thunder. They made a strong comeback in their next game, registering a convincing 38-run win against Hobart Hurricanes. After being asked to bat first on a good batting deck at the MCG, the Stars posted 183-5 on the board courtesy of an unbeaten 101 off 66 balls by Joe Clarke. It was the opener’s fourth hundred in T20s.

One worry for the Stars is the form of Marcus Stoinis who has been dismissed for two ducks in a row. The hard-hitting allrounder is key to Melbourne’s chances and would be itching to make a big score.

Melbourne’s bowling is their main strength. In Trent Boult (3 wickets at 7.75), Luke Wood (3 wickets at 7.62), and Nathan Coulter-Nile (5 wickets at 5.37) they have three in-form seam bowlers. Captain Adam Zampa, who has over a hundred scalps in the BBL now, has already picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 6.75.

Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing XI:

Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

Melbourne Stars Actual Playing XI:

Trent Boult, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nick Larkin, Joe Clarke, Hilton Cartwright, BJ Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Thomas Fraser Rogers

Perth Scorchers Preview

Perth Scorchers started their season with a bang – crushing Sydney Sixers by 38 runs – but suffered an 8-run loss in their next match against Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing a target of 173, Perth could manage 164-8.

Perth’s top and middle-order haven’t been in great form so far. In the first match, Aaron Hardie top-scored with 55 (off 32 balls), and in the second game, only Josh Inglis (62 off 37 balls) could make a notable contribution. They need the experienced Faf du Plessis to fire at the top and soon. The likes of Adam Lyth, Nick Hobson, and skipper Ashton Turner too will have to do better.

Jhye Richardson has been the star of Perth’s bowling, taking 7 wickets at a terrific economy of just 4.37. His spell of 4-9 off 4 overs against Sydney Sixers was one of the finest bowling performances the tournament has seen. Jason Behrendorff (3 wickets at 7.50) has given him solid support at the start. They also have Andrew Tye who has picked up 4 wickets at 8.87.

Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:

Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou

Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:

Ashton Turner, Peter Hatzoglou, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Josh Inglis, Nick Hobson, Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The Junction Oval is known to be an even surface that offers something to both batters and bowlers. It’s not a high-scoring venue traditionally as the fast bowlers generally do well here. The conditions for this game are likely to be overcast, so the seam bowlers should get help.

A passing shower is expected in Melbourne but the match is unlikely to be affected.

Venue Details

The only men’s T20 game played at the Junction Oval was earlier this year between the Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers. The Perth Scorchers posted 180-8 after choosing to bat first and won the game by 50 runs. The average score batting first here in women’s T20s is 150. The team batting first in this match should look to post a total of around 175-185.

Toss: To Bowl

Some showers are expected in Melbourne on the day of the match, so the team winning the toss is likely to field first.