BBL 2024-25 - Perth Scorchers Playing XI & Key Players
Author: Shimit Mahur
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A new season of the Big Bash League will go on the floors. BBL 2024-25 is expected to be another roller coaster ride. Over the years, the Big Bash League has become the centre point of Australian cricket and has maintained its thrill in the T20 cricket league.
The first fixture of the league will take place at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Perth Scorchers will host Melbourne Stars in the first match and that will mark the beginning of the league.
Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the Big Bash League. They have won 5 titles and their previous title came in the 2022-23 season. In the previous edition, Perth Scorchers ended their league stage at the 3rd spot with 6 wins and 3 losses and a net run rate of +0.725. The online cricket betting apps have the odds in favour of the Perth Scorchers.
They reached the playoffs but lost the eliminator match against Adelaide Strikers. Perth Scorchers will be eyeing to revive cricket this year and will be motivated to lift the trophy for the 6th time.
BBL 2024-25 - Squad of Perth Scorchers
|
Name |
Nationality |
Batting style |
Bowling style |
|
Sam Fanning |
Australia |
Left-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Nick Hobson |
Australia |
Left-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Keaton Jennings |
England |
Left-handed Batsman |
Right-arm medium-fast |
|
Matthew Spoors |
Canada |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm leg break |
|
Cooper Connolly |
Australia |
All-Rounder |
Slow left-arm orthodox |
|
Aaron Hardie |
Australia |
All-Rounder |
Right-arm medium-fast |
|
Mitch Marsh |
Australia |
All-Rounder |
Right-arm medium |
|
Ashton Turner |
Australia |
All-Rounder |
Right-arm off-break |
|
Finn Allen |
New Zealand |
Right-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Matthew Hurst |
England |
Right-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Josh Inglis |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Sam Whiteman |
Australia |
Left-handed Batsman |
— |
|
Mahli Beardman |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm fast |
|
Jason Behrendorff |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Left-arm fast-medium |
|
Matthew Kelly |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm fast-medium |
|
Lance Morris |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm fast |
|
Jhye Richardson |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm fast |
|
Andrew Tye |
Australia |
Right-handed Batsman |
Right-arm medium-fast |
|
Ashton Agar |
Australia |
Left-handed |
Slow left-arm orthodox |
Perth Scorchers - Probable Playing XI
Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Hurst, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
BBL 2024 - 25 - Perth Scorchers Key Players
1) Aaron Hardie
Aaron Hardie will be the key player for the Perth Scorchers when it comes to their batting lineup. He has been on top of his game in the last 2 seasons and will be expected to continue the momentum. During BBL 2022-23, Hardie was the leading scorer in the league and in the previous Big Bash, Hardie was the 3rd highest scorer. This showcases his dominance in the league and his importance to the Scorchers.
|
BBL 2023-24 Stats |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
Aaron Hardie |
11 |
334 |
37.11 |
127.96 |
|
BBL Stats |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
Aaron Hardie |
54 |
1040 |
30.58 |
133.67 |
2) Jason Behrendorff
In the bowling lineup, Jason Behrendorff will act as the team's primary pacer. Jason Behrendorff was the leading wicket-taker for the team in the previous edition of the league and the 5th highest wicket-taker in the league. He has been part of Perth Scorchers since 2012 and as a senior player, Behrendorff’s experience will be valuable for the team in the upcoming edition.
|
BBL 2023-24 Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
|
Jason Behrendorff |
10 |
16 |
15.87 |
7.69 |
|
BBL Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
|
Jason Behrendorff |
96 |
123 |
19.57 |
8.01 |
3) Josh Inglis
Australia’s Josh Inglis was recently released from the Test side to play for the Scorchers in the Big Bash League. He is a key player for the team in the batting unit and considering his experience in international cricket, Inglis will be expected to score runs for the team. When it comes to T20i cricket, Josh carries an average of 30.69 and in 2024, his batting average stands at 31.90 with a strike rate of 170.21. Josh Inglis is known to score quick boundaries against some of the best pace attacks in the league.
|
T20i Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
Josh Inglis |
14 |
319 |
31.90 |
154.85 |
|
BBL Stats |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
Josh Inglis |
76 |
1747 |
29.61 |
140.54 |
BBL 2024-25: Perth Scorchers vs Opponent Stats
|
Opposition |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Win % |
|
Adelaide Strikers |
22 |
12 |
10 |
54.54 |
|
Brisbane Heat |
21 |
14 |
7 |
66.66 |
|
Hobart Hurricanes |
19 |
12 |
7 |
63.15 |
|
Melbourne Renegades |
18 |
15 |
3 |
83.33 |
|
Melbourne Stars |
22 |
13 |
8 |
59.09 |
|
Sydney Sixers |
27 |
16 |
10 |
59.25 |
|
Sydney Thunder |
17 |
8 |
9 |
47.05 |
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