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Perth Scorchers have well and truly made a strong statement in the early part of the BBL 11 season. Filled with talent from top to bottom, the Scorchers have performed brilliantly as a unit, so much so that they swept the highly-rated Hobart Hurricanes twice in as many weeks in Hobart.

How well they deal with the constant travel will be key. They will not play at home due to Western Australia’s border restrictions, so it will be interesting to see how they perform further north in Melbourne this time. But, their bowling attack is rocking, and the Melbourne Renegades will have to be at their best to stand any chance.

However, the Renegades are boosted by the return of World Cup winning skipper Aaron Finch. The former Renegades captain missed the opening part of the season due to a knee injury, and the young batting lineup was unable to muster significant scores as a result. Here, Finch and the Renegades will need to deal with the Scorchers’ brilliant variety, as well as keep a deep batting lineup in check. Tough ask.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Renegades:

• Will Aaron Finch feel refreshed after a break? He has a sub-par record against the Scorchers, with just 264 runs in 13 matches at an average of 20.31 and strike rate of 124.53. The Renegades will be hoping he can turn those numbers around.
• However, Finch loves batting at Marvel Stadium. No player has scored more T20 runs on this ground than Finch, with 1,122 at an average of 41.56 and strike rate of 135.84.
• Nic Maddinson will also be key to the Renegades’ hopes. The left-hander hasn’t really cracked T20 cricket, but he is enjoying a wonderful domestic season, which includes a 46-ball 71* in Australia A’s recent win over England Lions.
• Maddinson has a poor career record vs Scorchers: 15 inns, 226 runs, avg. 16.14, SR 116.49.
• Mackenzie Harvey has struck two half-centuries in three matches this season (71* and 56). He is the Renegades’ top scorer so far in BBL 11 with 146 runs in three innings at an average of 73.00 and strike rate of 128.07.
• Will Mohammad Nabi deliver with both bat and ball? The all-rounder has taken just two wickets in five matches vs Scorchers, along with 70 runs at an average of 17.50 and strike rate of 107.69.
• However, Nabi enjoys playing at Marvel Stadium. He has scored 282 runs on this ground at an average of 35.25 and strike rate of 123.14. He also has taken seven wickets at an economy rate of just 6.00.
• Zahir Khan is having a dream season so far, with seven wickets in three games in BBL 11. He took 3/24 on this ground earlier this season.
• Kane Richardson has taken 13 wickets in eight matches for Renegades against Scorchers (avg. 15.15, econ. 6.53). Also, he has taken the most wickets of any bowler at Marvel Stadium, with 22 scalps in 16 matches at an average of 21.18 and economy rate of 7.64.

Perth Scorchers:

• Mitch Marsh smashed a century two matches ago, before missing out on a big score last match. He was looking solid for his 21, before chopping a full toss back onto his stumps.
• Marsh has a modest record against Renegades (9 inns, 177 runs, avg. 25.29, SR 121.23). But, he has had a wonderful year in T20s, and the Renegades need to dismiss him early.
• Kurtis Patterson is having a terrific BBL 11 so far. He has struck two half-centuries in three matches so far, with a total of 146 runs at an average of 48.66 and strike rate of 165.90.
• Josh Inglis has made a slow start to his campaign (2 and 0). However, a player of his talent can never be written off. He smashed 72* off 41 balls the last time he played the Renegades, back in January.
• Ashton Agar looked brilliant with the bat last game vs Hurricanes (30* off 11 balls). He also has six scalps in four matches this season (econ. 6.37), and will be looking to build on his five wickets in seven matches vs Renegades.
• Andrew Tye is the top wicket-taker so far in BBL 11 (10 in four matches). His change of pace and accuracy has been a real feature of his bowling, and will be aiming to take more wickets today against a team whom he has 11 wickets to his name in nine matches (avg. 23).
• Tymal Mills was superb once again with his variations last match (1/15 off 3 overs). He has four scalps in two matches this season, part of a wonderful year in short-form cricket: 25 inns, 36 wickets, econ. 6.76.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 14, Renegades 3, Scorchers 11.
• Both Scorchers and Renegades won a game against each other last season. Scorchers bowled the Renegades out for 89 in their previous meeting.
• Aaron Finch vs Jason Behrendhorff will be a key battle. Finch averages just 11.6 in 24 T20 innings against left-arm pace.
• Colin Munro smashed 52 off 31 balls the last time he played the Renegades. He will be seeking a return to form after getting dismissed for 0 and 9 in his last two games following a century vs Strikers.

Possible Playing 11

Aaron Finch is back for the Renegades and will open the batting. James Pattinson is back after missing the last match due to soreness.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Aaron Finch, 2. Mazkenzie Harvey, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Nic Maddinson (c), 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. James Pattinson, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Reece Topley, 11. Zahir Khan

Perth Scorchers named their squad, which includes Kurtis Patterson who was battling a quad issue last match.

Also, it remains to be seen if the Scorchers put Colin Munro back at opener after trying Josh Inglis in the position last match.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Kurtis Patterson, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Mitch Marsh, 4. Josh Inglis (wk), 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Laurie Evans, 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Jason Behrendhorff, 10. Peter Hatzoglou, 11. Tymal Mills

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

It is typically a slow pitch on this ground. The team batting first has won four of the five matches at Docklands. However, there was some bounce and carry in the only match on this ground so far this season, where the Renegades (153/9) beat Adelaide Strikers by two runs.

Weather won’t be an issue as this stadium has a roof.

Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
• Batsmen: Kurtis Patterson, Aaron Finch
• All-rounders: Mitch Marsh, Ashton Agar
• Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Tymal Mills, Kane Richardson

Match Prediction

Scorchers are the only unbeaten team this season, and they should win again here.