Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, BBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 07 January 2023

prs vs brh Match Prediction & Analysis

Table-toppers Perth Scorchers will take on Brisbane Heat this Saturday at the Perth Stadium. The Scorchers have lost just 2 matches this season and won 5. They have 10 points in their kitty with a net run rate of +0.733. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat is going through a miserable patch. They are second from last in the points table with just 2 wins and 4 losses and a net run rate of -0.804. With the form they are in, Perth will certainly have an edge in this clash.

 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Perth Scorchers Preview

Perth Scorchers lost only their second match of the season in their previous clash against Sydney Thunder. They posted a below-par 142-9 after opting to bat first and lost the game by 6 wickets. It was a poor batting performance where only captain Ashton Turner (61 off 37 balls). 

The Scorchers wouldn’t be too perturbed by the loss as they have been superb overall. Josh Inglis is their leading scorer this season with 240 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of nearly 152. Turner has also been consistent, collecting 194 runs at 148.09. Perth would expect some more runs from Adam Lyth who has managed only 73 in 7 matches at an average of 10.42.

Perth’s biggest strength this season has been their bowling. Jhye Richardson (15 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 6.75) and Andrew Tye (13 wickets at 7.81) have been the wreckers-in-chief for the team. Jason Behrendorff (11 wickets at 6.85) has also been in excellent ryhthm. 

 

Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis, Adam Lyth, Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou

Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:

Ashton Turner, Matthew Kelly, Cooper Connolly, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis, Nick Hobson, Stephen Eskinazi

Brisbane Heat Preview

Brisbane Heat find themselves in a tough spot right now with just 2 wins in 7 matches. Their previous match against Sydney Sixers was called off due to rain. Brisbane was going great in that game, having blasted 147-6 in just 13 overs with Michael Neser batting on 45 off only 18 balls.

Now, they must beat table-toppers Perth to claw their way up the table. Colin Munro, their leading scorer with 233 runs in 7 matches at an economy rate of 146.54, is in terrific touch and his form will be crucial on this tough pitch. Also, watch out for Sam Billings who has slammed 160 runs in 7 matches at 135.59.

Among the bowlers, Michael Neser has been the most consistent with 10 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 8.26, followed by Mark Steketee (9 wickets at 9.49). Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann (7 wickets in 6 innings at 7.12) has also been impressive.

 

Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI:

Colin Munro, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson

Brisbane Heat Actual Playing XI:

Michael Neser, Josh Brown, Sam Billings, Matthew Kuhnemann, Colin Munro, Mitchell Swepson, Mark Steketee, Jimmy Peirson, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Ross Whiteley

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The track at Perth Stadium is great for pacers who love the bounce and seam movement they get from it. It isn’t the easiest of pitches to bat on under lights, but batters who spend some time in the middle will have a fair chance of making a big score.

The weather in Perth on Saturday will be warm and breezy.

Venue Details

The average score batting first at the Perth Stadium is 163. In BBL 12, the highest total posted on this venue so far has been Perth’s 155-9 against Sydney Sixers. The team batting first in this match should look to post a total of around 160-165 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

Of the 5 matches played at the Perth Stadium this season, 4 have been won by the side chasing. The team winning the toss is likely to bat second.