Aus-T20 League 2024-25

Match 10: REN vs SCO

Preview

The Melbourne Renegades (REN) will play the Perth Scorchers (SCO) at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The home side is confident after recent success. The Renegades are looking to pressure the Scorchers, who have been inconsistent lately from the opening overs.

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers are coming off a disappointing performance in which they failed to finish their innings strongly. Skipper Ashton Turner and wicket-keeper Matthew Hurst scored only 23 runs in the last 25 balls of their innings, resulting in the loss of two crucial wickets. This has left the team eager to rectify their mistakes and regain their momentum.

One player to watch out for the Renegades would be Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has been in sensational form. As a big-hitting opener, he can give the Renegades a flying start. Experienced batters like Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and Josh Inglis will look to build a solid partnership with him. Although Jacob Bethell remained relatively quiet in his last game, he is a very young talent who can make a significant impact at number four.

The Renegades' bowling attack will contain experienced campaigners such as Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, and Adam Zampa, who together have demonstrated their wicket-taking abilities. Skipper Will Sutherland has also bowled well, with five wickets in two games. This experience from the bowling side will be instrumental in helping them gain an advantage.

For the Scorchers, their batting is where they need to win. While they have solid batters in Josh Inglis, who was unlucky not to reach a fifty in the last game, they just need to get those big partnerships in place. Finn Allen and Keaton Jennings are part of the top order, and they bring experience; Cooper Connolly's great knock of 64 runs in the opening game does promise something good.

Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff will be important for the Scorchers in the bowling department. Both pacers, along with Ashton Agar, were impressive in the opening match but failed in their last game while defending a total of 155 runs.

The match between these two teams is going to be tough, but the Renegades will take advantage of their home advantage, and the Scorchers will make a quick comeback. As both teams are eager to make their mark in the Aus-T20 League, this game is anticipated to be thrilling.

Match Details

Match: REN vs SCO, 10th Match, Aus-T20 League 2024-25

Date: Monday, December 23, 2024

Time: 1:45 PM

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Docklands Stadium is considered balanced, giving an upper hand to the bowlers. In the last 10 matches, the average first innings score has been approximately 159 runs. A total above 175 should be competitive, and anything more than 180 may establish a match-winning position.

On match day in Melbourne, expect showers throughout the day. The high will be around 17 degrees Celsius. Given the ominous weather conditions, the game could be abandoned without a single ball being bowled.

REN vs SCO Squads

REN: Tim Seifert (wk), Will Sutherland (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jonathan Wells

SCO: Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Spoors

REN vs SCO Probable Playing XIs

REN: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

SCO: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Matthew Hurst, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Match Prediction

While the weather forecast is quite disappointing, if a T20 match does take place between the Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorchers, the visitors are likely to hold the upper hand. Both teams possess strengths in their squads and current form, making it hard to determine a clear winner. 

The toss will be crucial, as the bowling team is expected to have an advantage under the conditions. The Scorchers boast a solid batting lineup, featuring reliable and experienced players in key positions. Given these factors, we predict that the Perth Scorchers will emerge victorious in this encounter. 

Prediction: SCO to win!

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