Big Bash League (BBL) is in its final week of League Phase action with one team already in the playoff stages. This year the tournament has seen the bat dominate the ball on several occasions. As the fight for the final playoff stages heats up the last few games are set to be cracking contests.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) had a great chance to make it to the playoffs in their previous game. The loss to Brisbane Heat has now put the onus on the defending champions to win their home game. With Sydney Sixers just a point behind it is important for the home team to win the game.
Brisbane Heat (HEA) on the other hand doesn’t have any such concerns. Having already qualified for the playoffs they are in line to finish on top of the table. The only interest for the visitors is to safeguard their no-loss record this season.
SCO vs HEA – Match Details
Match – Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League 2023, Match 35
Date and Time – 13th January 2024, 10:45 AM IST
Venue – Perth Stadium, Perth
Live Coverage – Star Sports Network and Disney Hotstar
SCO vs HEA – Pitch Report
The defending champions will be happy to be back on their home turf for the final stretch of the season. Perth Scorchers have won all their games at home this season with two wins coming batting first.
The team that wins the toss will not hesitate to bat first and put a huge score on the board. Chasing has become a bit difficult with the Pacers getting good help from the surface. With massive bounce and carry on offer the ball tends to help the seam bowlers under the lights.
SCO vs HEA – Likely Playing XI
Perth Scorchers –
Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, and Hamish McKenzie
Brisbane Heat –
Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Swepson.
SCO vs HEA – Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League Team –
Batters – Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, and Matt Renshaw
All-Rounder – Michael Neser (Captain), Paul Walter, and Aaron Hardie (VC)
Wicket-Keeper – Sam Billings and Josh Inglis
Bowlers – Jason Behrendorff, Spencer Johnson, and Xavier Bartlett
Head-to-Head Team –
Batters – Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro (Captain), and Matt Renshaw
All-Rounder – Michael Neser, Ashton Agar (VC), and Aaron Hardie
Wicket-Keeper – Sam Billings and Josh Inglis
Bowlers – Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, and Matthew Kuhnemann.