BBL Match Prediction | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Big Bash League 2024-25 | Match 26 | Jan 07 – Can MR get their 3rd win against PS.

PS vs MR Match Analysis

Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades will play each other in the Big Bash League 2024-25 26th Match on January 07, 2025, at 02:15 PM BST at Perth Stadium, Perth. The Perth Scorchers have had a mixed season this year but have secured victories in 3 out of their 6 matches.

The Melbourne Renegades began the season strongly but have struggled in recent games. After suffering three consecutive losses, they are eager to turn things around with a win in this match.

PS vs MR Team Preview & Squads

Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers’ Ashton Turner will be counting on his bowlers to deliver an improved performance this time. Despite defending a competitive total in their last match, PRS couldn’t apply enough pressure with the ball, even with a well-rounded bowling attack.

Lance Morris was the standout performer, returning figures of 3 for 22 from his 4 overs. For the Scorchers to get back to winning ways, bowlers like Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, and Matthew Kelly must step up and provide crucial breakthroughs.

The bowling unit performed admirably in their last home game against Brisbane Heat, dismissing the opposition for 132 runs while defending 165. Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson also excelled in the following match against Adelaide.

Overall, the Scorchers’ bowling has been solid, and the recent lapse could be a minor setback. On the batting front, Finn Allen and Cooper Connolly remain the key players to watch. They are dependable, in good form, and capable of producing impactful innings.

In the lower middle order, skipper Ashton Turner and Nick Hobson bring power-hitting prowess and are vital finishers for the team.

Perth Scorchers Squads

Perth Scorchers

Andrew Tye, Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Mitchell Marsh, Mahli Beardman, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kelly, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Sam Fanning, Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Matty Hurst, Jhye Richardson, and Matthew Spoors.

Melbourne Renegades

The Melbourne Renegades are in dire need of a win, having suffered three consecutive losses. Their last victory came at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, where they chased down 144 runs with two wickets to spare against the Scorchers.

So far, MLR has managed just two wins in six BBL matches this season. After their win over PRS, the Renegades posted 148 for 8 while chasing a 157-run target against SYT. In the following game, MLR scored 149 runs while batting first at home. Despite solid contributions from Jacob Bethell and Jonathan Wells in the middle order, they finally breached the 160-run mark in their last outing but still fell short of a win.

Overall, the Renegades’ batting struggles paint a bleak picture. Tim Seifert, a seasoned campaigner at number three, has underperformed, and opener Jake Fraser-McGurk is also finding it tough to make an impact. The batting lineup does have depth, with Laurie Evans and Will Sutherland batting at six and seven. Still much of the responsibility currently falls on the middle and lower-middle order.

While Gurinder Sandhu and Adam Zampa are proven match-winners with the ball, their efforts alone won’t secure victories unless the batters make meaningful contributions. Jacob Bethell and Thomas Rogers also remain key bowlers to watch in the squad.

Melbourne Renegades Squads

Melbourne Renegades

Laurie Evans, Adam Zampa, Josh Brown, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O’Neill, Tim Seifert, Hassan Khan, Jacob Bethell, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Gurinder Sandhu, Jonathan Wells, Nathan Lyon, and Harry Dixon.

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades outfield report 

Perth Stadium

The batting team has had the upper hand overall, winning six of the last ten Twenty20 matches played here, even though teams bowling first have won two of the three games played this season. The temperature in Perth is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius on this clear and sunny day.

In the longer format of the game, the pitch has proved a haven for fast bowlers and is renowned for aiding pacers.   

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, PS won 3 games and MR won one.

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Perth Scorchers have a 62% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.