The Big Bash League 2023-24 intensifies as Melbourne Renegades (REN) square off against the reigning champions, Perth Scorchers (SCO), in Match 4 at Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Sunday, December 10. Last season, Renegades claimed the third spot with seven wins but missed out on the finals after a defeat against Brisbane Heat. Their current campaign commenced with a loss to Sydney Sixers. Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers clinched the top spot last season with 11 wins and secured their fifth title. Led by Ashton Turner, they aim for a hat-trick of victories.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League 2023
- Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
- Date & Time: Sunday, December 10, 01:45 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Simonds Stadium Pitch Report: In the seven men’s T20Is at this venue, teams batting first won four matches. The average first innings score is 147, with the highest chase being 174. Considering the venue’s history, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bat first.
Head-to-Head Record (REN vs SCO):
- Matches Played: 18
- Melbourne Renegades Won: 3
- Perth Scorchers Won: 15
Predicted Playing XIs: Melbourne Renegades (REN): 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 (SCO): Stephen Eskinazi, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Kelly, Ashton Agar
Probable Best Performers from REN vs SCO:
- Probable Best Batter: Will Sutherland (Melbourne Renegades) Sutherland’s impactful 51* (30) in the previous match showcased his talent, yet Renegades fell short. Expect another impactful innings from this promising Australian talent.
- Probable Best Bowler: Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers) Behrendorff’s recent form, marked by six wickets in the India vs Australia T20I series, highlights his prowess. The left-arm seamer aims to continue his splendid form and aid Perth in securing their first win of the season.
Today’s Match Prediction: Perth Scorchers to win the match
