Who will win Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020?
Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, the bottom two teams in the 2019-20 Big Bash League table, face each other at Geelong’s Kardinia Park on January 7. The match is scheduled to take place at 19:10 local time.
The Renegades have lost six from six so far this season, despite having come into the tournament as defending champions. Their poor form continued when they posted 142/9 against Melbourne Stars at the MCG and went on to lose by eight wickets.
Perth Scorchers have only done slightly better so far, however – defeat to Hobart Hurricanes by eight runs last time out, as they fell short chasing 181 to win, was their fourth loss of the season compared to just two wins.
MLR vs PRS, BBL 2020: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: Fox Sports, Seven Network, Sony Six, BT Sport, SuperSport, Sony Ten Network, BeIn Sports
Live streaming: SonyLiv, Kayo Sports, SuperSport Live, Foxtel Sports, Optus Sport
MLR vs PRS Toss Prediction
Perth lost the toss for the first time in a while last time out and they were asked to field first. They may choose to do that this time though, on a more balanced wicket.
MLR vs PRS Weather Report
While it could be humid and windy in Geelong, a small amount of cloud cover should bring no other concerns with the chance of rain very low and temperatures in the high teens through the evening.
MLR vs PRS Pitch Condition
The pitch is a well-balanced one, offering something for everyone – hence its inclusion in the list of venues for the T20 World Cup.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020...
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Playing 11
MLR Team News
Tom Andrews continued in the derby against Melbourne Stars, with Harry Gurney having flown home for his brother’s wedding recently and then been found to have strained his hamstring. The Englishman is out for a couple of weeks at least. The Gades still have Aaron Finch and Kane Richardson available, but this will be their last match before they link up with Australia’s limited-overs squad.
MLR Key Players
Shaun Marsh: Hit a half-century when these teams last met and has added 40 and 43 in his last two matches to continue his individual good form. He now has 233 runs in this year’s tournament.
Aaron Finch: The Renegades captain will want to sign off in style after not yet hitting top form in this year’s tournament. He has hit two half-centuries and has 191 runs in total, but the Australian limited-overs captain is capable of much more.
Kane Richardson: Another looking to sign off with a bang, the paceman took 1-34 last time out, while the Scorchers are one of two teams he has claimed a four-wicket haul against this season. He has now bowled in 100 T20 innings, claiming 124 wickets in total.
MLR Team Form
Melbourne Renegades have now lost six from six after derby defeat to Melbourne Stars. After being unable to defend 153/6 against Sydney Sixers in their previous game, they scored 142/9 against the Stars with Shaun Marsh top-scoring on 43. They took just two wickets in reply, however, and lost by eight wickets with seven balls to spare.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing 11
Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Dan Christian, Beau Webster, Tom Cooper, Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Richard Gleeson, Tom Andrews
Perth Scorchers Team News & Playing 11
PRS Team News
Ashton Turner missed the match against Hobart Hurricanes due to illness, but the Scorchers will be keen to have him back if he is fit to face the Renegades. Tim David took his place last time out in what was the only change from the win against Brisbane Heat.
PRS Key Players
Liam Livingstone: Still to live up to expectations, but the big-hitting Englishman should not be overlooked. He took one of only two wickets to fall last time out too with his part-time spin bowling.
Chris Jordan: Could not add to his eight wickets last time out and fell cheaply with the bat too, but that is not a reflection on his recent form having starred for England in New Zealand and hit the franchise circuit in top shape too.
Fawad Ahmed: Took his eight wicket of the tournament last time out, following up the 3-16 he took in the win against Brisbane Heat with 1-25 last time out.
PRS Team Form
Perth Scorchers could not back up what was only their second win of the BBL 2019-20 tournament against Brisbane Heat when they faced Hobart Hurricanes last time out. Against Brisbane, Fawad Ahmed took 3-16 as they bowled the Heat out for 109 to claim a 40-run win.
They conceded 180/2 against Hobart, however, and could only reach 172/8 in reply – a scoreline which flattered them, considering they were reduced to 136/8 with only 16 balls remaining.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing 11
Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Mitchell Marsh (c), Chris Green, Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Chris Jordan, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly, Fawad Ahmed
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Head to Head
Melbourne Renegades bowled Perth out for 103 and 79 on their way to two wins against them last season, as they went on to win the Big Bash League title. They are their only two wins in this fixture, however, and they have now lost nine times to the Scorchers after Perth’s win at Perth Stadium just before Christmas. Cameron Bancroft and Mitchell Marsh both scored half-centuries in that game as the Scorchers posted 196/7 from their 20 overs, despite Kane Richardson’s 4-22. In reply, Shaun Marsh and Beau Webster also passed 50, but the Renegades came up short on 185/6.
MLR vs PRS Head to Head Stats
Matches Played |
MLR Won |
PRS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
11 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Betting Odds
With neither team really impressing so far, Melbourne Renegades are actually narrow favourites with the bookmakers.
MLR Bet365 Odds
- MLR to Win the Match: Melbourne Renegades are still looking for their first win, but they are 1.90 to find it with Bet365.
- MLR Top Batsman: Aaron Finch will be looking to sign off on a high and he is 3.25 to be the Renegades’ top team batsman. Shaun Marsh is 3.50, meanwhile, and Marcus Harris and Sam Harper can both be backed at 5.50.
- MLR Top Bowler: Kane Richardson took four wickets when these teams last met and he is 3.00 to be the Renegades’ top team bowler. With Harry Gurney injured, fellow Englishman Richard Gleeson can be backed at 4.50 with Bet365, while Cameron Boyce is 4.33.
PRS Bet365 Odds
- PRS to Win the Match: Perth Scorchers are 1.95 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- PRS Top Batsman: Cameron Bancroft hit a half-century when these teams last met and he is 4.00 to be the Scorchers’ top team batsman with Bet365. Mitchell Marsh did too, and the Scorchers captain is 4.50 with Bet365. In between are opening pair Liam Livingstone and Josh Inglis, who are 4.00 and 4.33 respectively.
- PRS Top Bowler: Chris Jordan is 3.50 favourite to be Perth Scorchers’ top team bowler, meanwhile, and Fawad Ahmed can be backed at a generous 4.50. Jhye Richardson has been set at 4.33 with Bet365.
🏆 Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Melbourne Renegades might be narrow favourites with the bookmakers but they have lost six from six so far, including one against the Scorchers. Perth can earn another win.
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