New Delhi: In one of the most awaited match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23, Perth Scorchers (SCO) will lock horns with Brisbane Heat (HEA) in the final encounter at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday.
Perth Scorchers are the defending champions of League. They also topped the number charts by winning 11 of their 14 matches. They stormed into final after thrashing Sydney Sixers in 1st qualifier game by 7 wickets. Initially, the match looked tight but SCO sailed through easily, on back of strong performances from David Payne & others.
SCO Vs HEA: Preview, where do they stand
Perth Scorchers (SCO) have defeated Brisbane Heat (HEA) in all of 5 encounters till now, including the group-stage games. Even in this match, they are heading with lot of confidence and are undoubted favourites of the tournament.
HEA ended the group stage at 5th spot in the points tally, as it won just 6 out of its 14 games. They beat Melbourne Renegades in Knockout Sydney Sixers in Challenger to book their berth in the final match.
SCO Vs HEA: Final match details
Match: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat
Date: 4th February 2023
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia
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PITCH REPORT
The pitch at Optus Stadium looks balanced and is expected to give level playing field to both batters & bowlers. Average 1st inning score here is 164, however, big scores aren’t ruled out here, given the form that the cricketers are in.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs HEA
Keeper — Josh Inglis
Batsmen — Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Turner, Josh Brown-I
All-rounders — Aaron Hardie, Michael Neser, James Bazley
Bowlers — Jason Behrendorff, Spencer Johnson, Andrew Tye (vc),