Scorchers' quest for the sixth consecutive win against Renegades
| Date | December 10, 2023 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Simonds Stadium, Geelong |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Joe Clarke has odds of 3.35 to be Melbourne Renegades' best batsman
- Aaron Hardie has odds of 3.70 to be Perth Scorchers' best batsman
- Kane Richardson has odds of 3.60 to be Melbourne Renegades' best bowler
- Andrew Tye has odds of 3.25 to be Perth Scorchers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the 4th game of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The Melbourne Renegades will be against the Perth Scorchers Women in this game. The Renegades started the season with a loss, going down against the Sydney Sixers. They have a poor record against the Perth Scorchers, having lost the last five games against them. The odds are against them, and the side has to punch above its weight to win this game. The Perth Scorchers will look to make a strong start in the season. They have won both the games they have played at Simonds Stadium, and it will make the side confident. It is the season's early phase, and we will have a good contest.
Melbourne Renegades Preview
Nic Maddinson's side has started the season with a loss. It was a poor show from their top order that saw them go down against the Sydney Sixers by 8 runs. They have a poor record against the Perth Scorchers, and Maddinson would like to change that. He will expect a better performance from his top order in this contest.
The side will expect a good start from Nic Maddinson and Joe Clarke, as their failure cost them the last game. Jake Fraser-McGurk played well in the previous game and has a vital role in the middle order with Jordan Cox and Aaron Finch. Will Sutherland nearly turned the tables with a fighting knock against the Sixers, and he must do well in the lower middle order with Jonathan Wells.
The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game, and the side will expect a better show with the new ball from Tom Rogers and Kane Richardson. Mujeeb ur Rahman and Adam Zampa are the most important bowlers for the team, and they will look to do well. The side will need a good show from Maddinson and Sutherland in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Renegades
Nic Maddinson (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Perth Scorchers Preview
The defending champions will start their campaign here. Ashton Turner will look to start from where the side left off in the last season. They dominated the tournament in the previous edition, losing only three games. They have a good record against the Renegades, and Turner would like the players to take inspiration from that win.
The side will look for a good start in this game from Mitchell Marsh and Stephen Eskinazi. Aaron Hardie has been in good form and will look to build partnerships with Josh Inglis and Nick Hobson in the middle order. Cooper Connolly, Turner, and Andrew Tye are good hitters, making them favorites among the cricket betting sites.
Jason Behrendorff bowled well last season and will look to get early wickets in this game, sharing the new ball with Lance Morris. Andrew Tye is the key bowler for the team, and he will look to do well in the middle overs with Jhye Richardson. Hardie, Turner, and Marsh add variety to the attack.
Expected Starting XI for Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen successful run chases at this ground in the last few seasons. The wicket is good here, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. Setting up a score is always a massive challenge. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There will be cloud cover over Geelong on December 10, and conditions will be challenging for the batsmen. They will need to play to the merit of the ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy the conditions in this game. The side that bats first will be happy to have more than 170 on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Melbourne Renegades’ batters had a poor outing in their first game. Inconsistency has been one of the problems for the side over the last three seasons. They take on a formidable side and need a good show from experienced players. Perth Scorchers have depth in the batting line-up, and the players have done well in recent games. Going by the strengths of the two sides, we expect the Perth Scorchers to start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Perth Scorchers to win
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