Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 17, Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers are set to lock horns in Match No.17 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, are placed on top of the points table with 13 points from four games and a decent net run rate of 1.875.

They will be going into the game after back-to-back wins against Hobart Hurricanes. The Renegades, led by Nic Maddinson, started their campaign with a two-run win over Adelaide Strikers. However, defeats against the Strikers and Brisbane Heat have pushed them right down to the bottom of the table.

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers – Match 17

Venue – Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Docklands Stadium has generally been a sporting one for playing cricket. The bowlers may need to bend their back to get assistance from the surface. The Scorchers may not mind chasing since their batting is in stupendous form.

Probable XIs

Melbourne Renegades

Predicted XI:

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Nic Maddinson (c), Jake Fraser, Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan

Perth Scorchers

Predicted XI: 

Kurtis Patterson, Colin Munro, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 14, Melbourne Renegades – 3, Perth Scorchers – 11, N/R- 0

At Docklands Stadium

Matches- 5, Melbourne Renegades – 1, Perth Scorchers – 4, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Mitchell Marsh- Perth Scorchers

Mitchell Marsh has been exceptional for the Scorchers in the ongoing edition of the T20 tournament. In two matches, the right-hander has scored 121 runs at an average of 121. His strike rate of 149.38 shows that he has hit his straps right from the word go. Marsh would now want to add to his wickets’ column.

Tymal Mills- Perth Scorchers

Tymal Mills has been stupendous for the Scorchers in the current season of the T20 tournament. In two matches, he has already picked up four wickets. The left-armer has bowled at an economy rate of 5.42, showing that the batters haven’t found it easy to score runs while facing him. If he finds his rhythm, the Renegades batters will be in for a tough task.

Today’s match prediction: Perth Scorchers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.