Who will win Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020?
In-form, table toppers Melbourne Stars will bid to keep their superb winning streak going when they welcome Perth Scorchers to the MCG on January 18. The match is set to start at 15:40 local time.
The Stars are looking for an eighth consecutive win, having maintained their excellent form by bowling Perth out for 86 in their most recent game. Marcus Stoinis – fresh from hitting 147* in a total of 219/1 against Sydney Sixers at the MCG – then led them to a comfortable eight-wicket win.
Perth Scorchers had won their three previous matches, but the Stars ended that in spectacular style last time out. There are positives though, including Josh Inglis top-scoring in their last two matches, and Mitchell Marsh finding good form with bat and ball too.
MLS 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
MLS vs PRS Toss Prediction
Perth elected to bat first when these teams met at Optus Stadium, but Melbourne Stars might be just as happy to bat first at the MCG.
MLS vs PRS Weather Report
There is a small chance of rain in the evening in Melbourne, given at around 20 per cent, but this game should be done by the time it arrives.
MLS vs PRS Pitch Condition
Melbourne Stars were outstanding with the bat last time out at the MCG, but it is generally a good, balanced wicket and much-improved after recent criticism.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020...
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
MLS Team News
Jackson Coleman replaced Lance Morris last time out and took three wickets, while Nathan Coulter-Nile also returned to the team. It could be an unchanged 11 that takes on the Scorchers again, with Peter Handscomb and Adam Zampa on international duty.
MLS Key Players
Marcus Stoinis: His fine batting form continued as he hit 39* last time out to follow up his 147* from 79 balls in his most recent game at the MCG. He now has 475 runs in total.
Glenn Maxwell: Bowled one over and took a wicket and then did not bat, as he allowed others to find some form ahead of him in the order. The Stars captain has scored 187 unbeaten runs in his last four innings, however.
Sandeep Lamichhane: Having to step up with Adam Zampa away, the Nepalese spinner was at his very best last time out, taking 2-7 in three overs, during which he bowled 11 dot balls.
MLS Team Form
Melbourne Stars have now won seven BBL 2019-20 matches in a row. Their last match at the MCG was a batting masterclass led by Marcus Stoinis’ record-breaking 147* and an opening stand of 207 in 19.1 overs with Hilton Cartwright. Melbourne beat Sydney Sixers by 32 runs as a result. Then, last time out, it was the turn of the bowlers to thrive – Jackson Coleman taking there wickets and Sandeep Lamichhane two as they bowled Perth Scorchers out for 86 on their way to an eight-wicket win. The match only lasted 25.5 overs in total, such was their dominance.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Ben Dunk, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Seb Gotch (wk), Clinton Hinchcliffe, Haris Rauf, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jackson Coleman
Perth Scorchers Team News & Playing 11
PRS Team News
Sam Whiteman missed the match at Optus Stadium as his wife gave birth to their second child – the only change from the previous two matches in which, without Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner, the Scorchers had still won both. Jaron Morgan made his BBL debut but Whiteman could return this time out.
PRS Key Players
Josh Inglis: Has overtaken Liam Livingstone as the dominant and in-form half of their opening partnership, scoring 51, 28, 73 and 37 in his last four innings. He was only the Perth batsman to get going last time out.
Mitchell Marsh: Previously in good batting form and, just as in other cases, when his batting fell short last time out he took a wicket instead – his fourth in as many matches.
Jhye Richardson: Could not add to his 13 wickets so far, after taking 4-19 in the previous game, but more economical bowling figures at least made the Stars work for their low target last time out.
PRS Team Form
Perth had won their three previous matches in a row before defeat to the Stars last time out. The Scorchers posted 175/7 in their most recent win, led by Josh Inglis’ 73, before Jhye Richardson ripped through the Hobart Hurricanes on his way to 4-19 – the Hurricanes folding for 98.
It was Perth’s turn to suffer a batting collapse last time out, however, despite Inglis hitting 37 from 19 balls. The Scorchers were all out for 86 and Melbourne Stars needed just 12 overs to wrap up an eight-wicket win.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing 11
Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (wk), Sam Whiteman, Cameron Bancroft, Mitchell Marsh (c), Tim David, Cameron Green, Chris Jordan, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Fawad Ahmed
Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers Head to Head
Melbourne Stars ended a four-match losing streak against the Scorchers with their dominant win last time out. Jackson Coleman (3-16) and Sandeep Lamichhane (2-7) were among the pick of the bowlers as they bowled the Scorchers out for 86, before in-form Marcus Stoinis top-scored with 39* as the Stars won by eight wickets with eight overs to spare.
MLS vs PRS Head to Head Stats
Matches Played |
MLS Won |
PRS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
15 |
7 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers Betting Odds
Melbourne Stars are unsurprisingly big favourites to win this game, after their dominant victory in Perth last time out.
MLS Bet365 Odds
- MLS to Win the Match: Melbourne Stars are now down to 1.61 favourites with Bet365 to beat Perth Scorchers
- MLS Top Batsman: Marcus Stoinis is in stunning batting form, and the Stars’ opener is now 2.87 with Bet365 to be their top team batsman this time out too. Glenn Maxwell is 4.33 with Bet365 and Stoinis’ opening partner, Hilton Cartwright, is 5.00. Nobody else batted for the Stars when they were last at the G.
- MLS Top Bowler: Haris Rauf is 3.00 favourite to be Melbourne Stars’ top team bowler with Bet365, but Jackson Coleman took that honour last time and can be backed at 5.50. Sandeep Lamichhane took two wickets, meanwhile, and he is 4.00, while Nathan Coulter-Nile is 4.50.
PRS Bet365 Odds
- PRS to Win the Match: Perth Scorchers are 2.30 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- PRS Top Batsman: Mitchell Marsh is 4.00 favourite to be Perth Scorchers’ top team batsman with Bet365, while in-form Josh Inglis can be backed at 4.50 – as can opening partner Liam Livingstone. Cameron Bancroft is 5.50 with Bet365, meanwhile.
- PRS Top Bowler: In-form Jhye Richardson is surprisingly as high as 4.33 to be the Scorchers’ top team bowler, while Chris Jordan and Fawad Ahmed are joint-favourites with Bet365 at 4.00 apiece.
MLS Betway Odds
- MLS to Win the Match: Melbourne Stars are big 1.57 favourites to win with Betway.
- MLS Top Batsman: Marcus Stoinis top-scored once again last time out and the big-hitting opener is 2.87 to be Melbourne Stars’ top batsman with Betway. Glenn Maxwell is 3.75 with Betway, while Hilton Cartwright is 4.75.
- MLS Top Bowler: Both Haris Rauf and Sandeep Lamichhane can be backed at 3.75 with Betway to be Mebourne Stars’ top bowler, while Jackson Coleman slots in at 5.00 after his three wickets at Optus Stadium. Dan Worrall and Nathan Coulter-Nile are also 5.00.
PRS Betway Odds
- PRS to Win the Match: Perth Scorchers are 2.25 outsiders with Betway.
- PRS Top Batsman: Mitchell Marsh is 3.25 to be Perth Scorchers’ top batsman with Betway, while in-form Josh Inglis is priced at 4.33 having top-scored in the last two innings. Liam Livingstone can be backed at 3.60, while Cameron Bacnroft is 5.00.
- PRS Top Bowler: Jhye Richardson is 3.75 with Betway to be Perth Scorchers’ top bowler with Betway, while Chris Jordan is priced at 3.60 and Fawad Ahmed can be backed at 4.00. Joel Paris is 4.25.
🏆 Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Melbourne Stars are looking for an eighth win in a row and, after thrashing the Scorchers last time out, it is hard to see how anyone can stop them in this form.
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