Melbourne Stars will take on Perth Scorchers in Match 07 of Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 13.
Both teams have played one game each so far in the tournament. While Stars faced defeat in their opening game, Scorchers’ clash produced no result due to pitch conditions.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 7:
- Date and time: December 13, 2023, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at the MCG is renowned as one of the most evenly balanced surfaces globally, maintaining a delicate equilibrium between favoring batters and bowlers. In the initial stages, bowlers receive some support, primarily in terms of consistent bounce. As the pitch ages, batters find themselves able to execute their shots with more freedom. Despite these characteristics, spinners typically encounter limited assistance at the MCG.
STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Sam Harper
- Batters: Joe Burns, Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie
- Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye, Usama Mir
STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Josh Inglis (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Ashton Turner (c), Usama Mir (vc)
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STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Laurie Evans, Jason Behrendorff, Nick Larkin, Joel Paris
STA vs SCO Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 13, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Jonathan Merlo, Beau Webster, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Mark Steketee, Corey Rocchiccioli, Haris Rauf
Perth Scorchers: Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Hamish McKenzie, Jason Behrendorff, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Kelly