STA vs SCO Live Score, Big Bash League 2021 Live Score, STA vs SCO Live Score Updates, STA vs SCO Playing XI’s

Date:                        January 2nd, 2022

Time:                        1:45 PM IST

Venue:                      Junction Oval, Melbourne

Match Preview

Both these teams are coming into this game after facing quite contrasting results in their respective previous outings. After winning six consecutive matches on the trot, the Perth Scorchers slipped to their opening defeat of the T20 season that came against Sydney Thunder and they are now placed second on the points table.

On the other hand, Melbourne Stars have witnessed mixed fortunes with as many as three wins and three losses in the ongoing edition of the tournament. Both these teams will once again be eyeing to come up with the best of their efforts in this important game.

The first match between Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers was postponed due to a Covid-19 scar. Hours before the commencement of the game, an umpire tested positive for coronavirus and thus the authorities were forced to postpone the game for a later date.

Looking at the squad and performance of both the teams so far, we can say that Perth Scorchers have an upper hand and they will start as favourites on Sunday. Scorchers won their first six matches to establish their domination in the tournament. Their first loss came against Sydney Thunder by 34 runs. With six wins from seven games, Perth are second in the points table.

STA vs SCO Squads

Perth Scorchers:

Nick Hobson, Matthew Kelly, Peter Hatzoglou, Colin Munro, Tymal Mills, Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Agar, Josh Inglis(w), David Moody, Andrew Tye, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner(c), Lance Morris, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Behrendorff

Melbourne Stars:

Samuel Elliott, Sam Rainbird, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Glenn Maxwell(c), Beau Webster, Brody Couch, Qais Ahmad, Nick Larkin, Peter Nevill, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke(w), Andre Russell, Adam Zampa, Joe Burns, Clint Hinchliffe

STA vs SCO Predicted XI’s

Weather Report & Pitch Condition

The temperature is expected to hover around 22°C, with 60% humidity and 32 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain playing the spoilsport.

Manuka Oval has hosted only one game in this tournament. The wicket is generally good for batting and there will be less assistance for the bowlers. It’s easier to bat on in the latter half of the match and bowling first is a good option.

STA vs SCO Lineup

Keeper – Joe Clarke

Batsmen – Colin Munro, Hilton Cartwright, Laurie Evans

All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell (c)

Bowlers – Andrew Tye (vc), Jason Behrendorff, Brody Couch, Matthew Kelly