In the previous encounter between these two teams, Melbourne Rengades won clinically as they bundled out scorchers for mere 103 runs. With the match being played in Optus Stadium, Perth on 27 Jan expecting a cracker of game.
The three times champions Perth Scorchers are currently at bottom of the table and depending opon other team for qualifing for the playoffs. With all the star players back in the squad their batting looks strong. They will be dependent on Marsh brothers and Turner to win this match for their team to keep their hopes alive for the tournament.
Key players to watch out for: Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Beherendorff
Melbourne Renegade the most unpredictable team of this tournament. They get all out for a low score many times while chased a score a big total clinically. They are currently 3rd in the points table showing their contention for the playoffs spot. Aaron Finch needs to lead from the front to win this match. Tom Cooper and Cameron White are slowing showing signs of form, so expecting their batting to come good. In the bowling they have the leading wicket taker of the tournament (Kane Richardson) along with Harry Gurney and Nabi
Key player to watch out for: Aaron Finch, Sam Harper, Mohammad Nabi
Probable Line-ups:
Perth Scorchers: Shaun Marsh, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Ashton Turner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Hilton Cartwright, Nick Hobson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye, Matt Kelly, Jason Behrendorff and Usman Qadir
Melbourne Renegades: Aaron Finch (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Cameron White, Tom Cooper, Mohammed Nabi, Daniel Christian, Chris Tremain, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson and Harry Gurney
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Playerzpot Predictions:
Perth Scorcher need to win this game in order to keep their hopes alive for the semis spot, so expecting they will win this match.