SCO vs REN, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades

The 26th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 sets the stage for an exciting showdown between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The Scorchers, currently fifth in the table with 6 points, have struggled to find consistency, suffering a 4-wicket defeat to Sydney Thunder in his previous outing. Meanwhile, the Renegades sit just below them in 6th place with 4 points, following three consecutive defeats, including a 5-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars in his most recent match.

Match details: BBL|14, SCO vs REN

• Date and time: January 7: 8:15 am GMT / 4:15 pm local / 1:45 pm IST
• Event: Optus Stadium, Perth

Optus Stadium Launch Report:

The Optus Stadium pitch is expected to offer additional lateral movement and bounce, initially favoring quick players. However, as the game develops, the bounce can decrease, making it easier for hitters to hit their shots. Teams that win the toss are likely to opt to bowl first to take advantage of the early seam movement.

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Goalkeepers: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen
• hitters: Ashton Turner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell
• all terrain: Will Sutherland, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
• bowlers: Adam ZampaJason Behrendorff, Matthew Kelly

SCO vs REN Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain Prediction:

Option 1: Ashton Turner (c), Will Sutherland (vc)
Option 2: Tim Seifert (c), Finn Allen (vc)

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SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Thomas Stewart Rogers, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson

SCO vs REN Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 7, 8:15 am GMT):

Squads:

Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jonathan Wells, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Xavier Crone, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Marcus Harris, Fergus O Neill, Kane Richardson

Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Jhye Richardson

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