AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 1: SCO vs STA

Preview

The first game of the Australia T20 League 2024-25 will be between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars. The mega event will take place at Perth Stadium on Sunday, December 15. 

SCO would be playing on their home ground and look forward to using it as an advantage to get an early lead in this competition. The Scorchers are one of the strongest teams in this tournament and have good records against the Stars. STA failed to go beyond the league stage last season and shall aim for a perfect start this season. The fans expect a thrilling contest between the two as both sides will look forward to winning momentum in the inaugural match of the mega event.

Ashton Turner and Co. look forward to a strong start in the 20th season of the tournament. The team did well in reaching the playoffs last season. The Scorchers have Finn Aleen, Sam Fanning, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, and Ashton Agar, who will score most of the team's runs. 

Their bowling attack would be more powerful under the shadows of Jhye Richardson and Jason Behendroff. They also have one of the best bowlers in the history of the Australian T20 League ‘Andrew Tye’.

On the contrary, the Marcus Stoinis-led side would also eye to make a good start to this season. The team ran poorly last season, winning only four out of ten games and failing to make the playoffs. They have a rough patch against the Scorchers and would be expecting their senior players to step up and lead the team to victory. Their batting guild includes Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis and Tom Curran. Although their bowlers struggled last season, the team expect good starts from Joel Paris and Marcus Stoinis to pick up early wickets. Usama Mir would have to use the sluggish pitch and do well with Tom Curran in the middle overs to rope in more wickets. Mark Steketee will also play a crucial part in the supporting role.

Match Details

Match: SCO vs STA, 1st Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024

Time: 01:45 PM

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Pitch Report

The surface in Perth Stadium has been wearing; hence, it tends to wear away as the game progresses. A target of over 150 runs may be a good score in this stadium. The skipper winning the toss shall select to bat first, depending on the condition. 

The weather conditions will be pleasant, with no chance of precipitation during the game. The temperatures will be around 22 degrees Celsius, and the humidity will be mostly 60 percent.

SCO vs STA Squads

SCO: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Josh Inglis, Keaton Jennings, Matt Kelly, Mitchell Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye

STA: Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster

SCO vs STA Probable Playing XIs

SCO: Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

STA: Sam Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Campbell Kellaway, Tom Curran, Brody Couch, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Hamish McKenzie

Match Prediction

Given their home advantage, we are backing the Perth Scorchers to win the inaugural fixture against the Melbourne Stars. The Scorchers have a great head-to-head record against the Stars. Their balanced batting side and lethal pace attack pack a strong squad that will challenge the visitors. The Stars also have some key players missing and look shaky with the ball.

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