ABOUT THE MATCH:
The 26th Match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2019-20 is scheduled to be played between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at Geelong’s Kardinia Park on January 7.
Melbourne Renegades have now lost six from six after their derby defeat to Melbourne Stars. One of the key players for Renegades – Harry Gurney has suffered a serious hamstring recently. So, he has been rested for a couple of weeks. Renegades still have Aaron Finch and Kane Richardson but it will be their last match before they join Australia’s limited-overs squad.
On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have performed well so far in the season. They have faced a defeat against Hobart Hurricanes by eight runs and fell short of chasing 181 runs. It was their 4th loss this season.
TOSS PREDICTION:
In BBL so far, teams that have fielded first have won more matches. So the teams might choose to bowl first here as well.
PITCH AND CONDITIONS:
The Pitch at Geelong’s Kardinia Park is a well-balanced track as it supports both batsman and bowlers.
The conditions for the day look humid and windy and the chances of rain in the 2nd half of the game are low.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF MELBOURNE RENEGADES:
Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Dan Christian, Beau Webster, Tom Cooper, Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Richard Gleeson, Tom Andrews
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF PERTH SCORCHERS:
Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Mitchell Marsh (c), Chris Green, Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Chris Jordan, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly, Fawad Ahmed
MATCH PREVIEW & MATCH PREDICTION BBL 2019-20:
MELBOURNE RENEGADES
- Melbourne Renegades have now lost six from six after a derby defeat to Melbourne Stars.
- One of the key players for Renegades – Harry Gurney has suffered a serious hamstring recently. So, he has been rested for a couple of weeks.
- Renegades still have Aaron Finch and Kane Richardson but this will be their last match before they join Australia’s limited-overs squad.
PERTH SCORCHERS
- Perth Scorchers have performed well so far in the season.
- They have lost to Hobart Hurricanes by eight runs and failed to chase 181 runs. It was their 4th loss this season.
- Their key player Ashton Turner has missed the previous encounter due to illness. And now the Scorchers are very much excited to have him back in their side.
PROBABLE WINNING TEAM:
Melbourne Renegades have a narrow chance of winning this encounter. But, nonetheless, Perth Scorchers are in good form and can earn another win against Renegades.
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