Big Bash League 2023-24

STA vs SCO Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-to-Head Stats and Pitch report for BBL 2023, Match 7

Neither team have been able to get off mark in the season till now.

Dec 12, 2023 4:04 pm

In the 7th match of the BBL 2023/24, Melbourne Stars (STA) will face the challenge of Perth Scorchers (SCO) at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Melbourne. It will be a good battle between the two sides that have yet to win a match in the season. Both the teams would be looking forward to playing the match at the iconic venue, where a good capacity of crowd is expected.

Perth Scorchers played their first match against Melbourne Renegades at the Geelong Oval. There was no result in the match, as it was suspended midway due to unsafe playing conditions. Due to heavy rain the previous day, the pitch got dampened. As a result, both teams were allotted a point each. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars did not have a great start to their campaign.

In the season opener, the Stars were up against the Heat at the Gabba. the home side won the inaugural match with ease. After posting a mammoth total of 213 runs on board, Brisbane clinched the match by defending the total with relative ease. Hence, both teams would be looking forward to the match at the MCG, where they would be hoping to claim the first win of their season. The match will see some star players taking part.

STA vs SCO: Match Details

Match – Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 7

Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Date and Time – 13^th December, 2023, 1:45 PM IST

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (HD and SD), Disney Hotstar (OTT)

STA vs SCO: Head-To-Head Stats

Matches Played – 22

Wins for Perth Scorchers – 13

Wins for Melbourne Stars – 8

No Result – 1

STA vs SCO: Pitch Report

The match between the two sides is set to be played at the iconic MCG in Melbourne. the venue always has something in it for the bowlers. pacers enjoy bowling here and the spinners with accuracy and flight can succeed. Given the big boundaries, spinners can also be in the game. Since straight boundaries are the shortest, batters try to score as many runs as possible in the V.

It will be the first match of the season at the venue. The pitch will be fresh. there will be enough seam, pace, and bounce for the bowlers. But one could expect the wicket to play well. Batters who get set in the middle have better chances of succeeding. Bowlers who bowl slightly short might succeed. The wicket is unlikely to change with the progression of the game. teams winning the toss would not mind batting first.

STA vs SCO: Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Joe Burns, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Olly Stone, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Perth Scorchers: Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Hamish McKenzie, Jhye Richardson

STA vs SCO: Full Squad

Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Dawson, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Jono Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Olly Stone, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster

Perth Scorchers: Full Squad: Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitchell Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans, Stephen Eskinazi