The Big Bash League 2023-24 is heating up as the Perth Scorchers (SCO) gear up to face the Brisbane Heat (HEA) in the 35th match. Scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Perth Stadium in Perth this encounter promises an exhilarating showdown with both teams eyeing victory.
In the cricketing spectacle that is the Big Bash League, every match brings its own set of thrills, and the clash between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat is no exception. The Scorchers have had a commendable campaign, playing seven games with five victories and two losses.
With 11 points and a net run rate of +0.706, they currently hold the second spot in the league table. However, their recent loss against the Brisbane Heat must have given them a jolt and something to think about.
Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, has been a force to reckon with, securing qualification for the next round with seven victories in nine matches. Topping the points table with 16 points and a net run rate of +1.393, they stand as the team to beat in the tournament. The previous face-off between these teams saw the Scorchers falling short by 23 runs.
Match Details
Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, Match 35
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Date & Time: January 13th at 10:45 AM IST and 1:15 PM Local Time
Pitch Report
The Perth pitch typically offers pace and bounce, making it favourable for fast bowlers who deliver with force. Bowlers employing a hard-hitting deck strategy tend to find success in these conditions.
With an average first innings score of 158, teams batting first aim to surpass 180, leveraging the venue's high success rate in chasing teams. While spinners have a role to play, they generally don't secure many wickets at this particular location.
Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers (SCO)
Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (C), Josh Inglis (Wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Hamish McKenzie, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris.
Brisbane Heat (HEA)
Usman Khawaja (C), Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Billings (Wk), Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis Sam Billings
Batters: Colin Munro, Laurie Evans, Zac Crawley
All-Rounders: Paul Walters(VC), Michael Neser, Aaron Hardie(C)
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis Sam Billings
Batters: Colin Munro, Laurie Evans, Zac Crawley
All-Rounders: Paul Walters(C), Michael Neser, Aaron Hardie(VC)
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris