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The 14th edition of the Big Bash League 2024/25 will get started on December 15th and will be played till January 27th. The competition features 44 matches, including 4 Playoffs. To bring more competitiveness, The tournament was restructured last season to 40 league matches.
5-time champions, Perth Scorchers will clash against Melbourne Stars in the opening game of the BBL 2024/25 on Sunday. Scorchers missed out on their 3rd straight title last year, after losing to Adelaide Strikers in the Knockout. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars finished 6th, marking their 4th consecutive season without a playoff spot.
BRING IT ON! is here 🙌 — Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) Match Details Optus Stadium, Perth December 15th at 1:45 PM IST and 4:15 PM Local Time Star Sports Network & Disney+hotstar What is the Pitch Report for SCO vs STA, Big Bash League 2024/25, Match 1? It’s a good sporting surface for the T20 format, that offers plenty of purchase for the seamers throughout the game. From the batter's point of view, they need to target the straighter boundaries, which are a bit shorter compared to the squarer ones. The teams batting first have surpassed the 150-run mark in the previous 10 matches here.
Recent form: : Lost, Lost, Won, Lost, Won : Lost, Lost, Lost, Won, Won SCO vs STA, Big Bash League 2024/25, Match 1 Probable Winners: Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match. What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for SCO vs STA, Big Bash League 2024/25, Match 1? Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff. Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Tom Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis (c), Jonathan Merlo, Tom Curran, Adam Milne, Peter Siddle, Hamish McKenzie.
Two clear standouts here 🌟 We asked for your favourite moments featuring the current squad. 1⃣ day till . — Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) Injury Updates: has been ruled out of this fixture due to the hamstring tear which he sustained in the 3rd T20I against Pakistan.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for SCO vs STA, Big Bash League 2024/25, Match 1? holds a significant amount of experience in the BBL playing 10 seasons overall. In the previous edition for Melbourne Stars, he managed 209 runs in 8 innings at an average of 41.8 with the top score of 47*.
is the key asset for Perth Scorchers, who brings International experience. He was the top performer with the bat for Scorchers last season, scoring 334 runs in 11 matches at an average of 37.11 and picking up 6 wickets at an economy of 6.
92. is an ideal bowler on these conditions, who generates more pace on the fast-paced Optus surface. He claimed 13 wickets in 9 matches last season with the best figures of 5 for 24.
Who’s keen to see these three light up FURNACE 🔥🔥🔥 — Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) is a talented wicket-keeper batter, who represents Lancashire in the English County Cricket. He is in the line to make his BBL debut. was the top-run scorer last season for Melbourne Stars, adding 262 runs in 8 innings at an average of 43.
66 and picked up 6 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 29. What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for SCO vs STA, Big Bash League 2024/25, Match 1? Joe Clarke, Matthew Hurst, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Turner, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris. Joe Clarke, Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, Keaton Jennings, Tom Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Get excited the countdown is now ON.
— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) Pre-Match Analysis: holds the record for the most titles (5) in the history of the Big Bash League. They finished 4th last season after losing to Adelaide Strikers in the Knockout by 50 runs. They significantly changed their squad for the 2024/25 season with key overseas signings of Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, and Matthew Hurst.
At the same time, their core team remains almost similar to that led by Ashton Turner. With Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh are on National duty, the onus will be on Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, and Cooper Connolly, who brings all-round expertise. Finn Allen will pair Keaton Jennings up in the opening slot, while Matthew Hurst will likely bat in the middle order.
are still eyeing their first-ever BBL title. They had an underwhelming last 4 seasons, finishing 6th, 8th, 6th and 7th. With fresh hopes, they are eager to kick start the 2024/25 edition on a bang.
Marcus Stoinis will be in charge of the team with no Glenn Maxwell in the squad for the opening fixture, who misses out due to a hamstring tear. Scott Boland, Ben Duckett, and Usama Mir are unavailable for selection due to International commitments. Their overseas contingent features Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, and Adam Milne.
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