SCO VS HEA MATCH 12

Match 12, Perth, December 26, 2024, 03:45 PM

Perth Scorchers
Brisbane Heat

SCO 30%

Tie %

HEA 70%

Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Josh Inglis†, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff.

Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro(c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Jimmy Peirson†, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tom Whitney, Mitchell Swepson.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
  • L
    REN Won By 2 wickets
  • L
    HUR Won By 8 wickets
  • W
    SCO Won By 6 wickets
  • L
    STR Won By 50 runs
  • L
    SIX Won By 3 wickets
  • W
    HEA Won By 3 wickets
  • W
    HEA Won By 8 wickets
  • W
    HEA Won By 54 runs
  • W
    HEA Won By 54 runs
  • L
    SIX Won By 39 runs
PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Batsmen

Nathan McSweeney
Nathan McSweeney

BAT SR: 113.9 | BAT AVG: 37.8

Very Good
Colin Munro
Colin Munro

BAT SR: 124.6 | BAT AVG: 14.7

Good
Max Bryant
Max Bryant

BAT SR: 153.2 | BAT AVG: 23.6

Good
Matt Renshaw
Matt Renshaw

BAT SR: 141.2 | BAT AVG: 17.9

Good
Jimmy Peirson
Jimmy Peirson

BAT SR: 113.9 | BAT AVG: 31.2

Neutral

Bowlers

Jimmy Peirson
Xavier Bartlett

BOWL SR: 11.7 | BOWL AVG: 14.1

Very Good
Jimmy Peirson
Mitchell Swepson

BOWL SR: 33 | BOWL AVG: 37

Very Bad
Jimmy Peirson
Matthew Kuhnemann

BOWL SR: 32 | BOWL AVG: 37.7

Very Bad
Jimmy Peirson
Will Prestwidge

BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0

None
Jimmy Peirson
Tom Whitney

BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0

None

Batsmen

Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis

BAT SR: 157.8 | BAT AVG: 38.2

Very Good
Nick Hobson
Nick Hobson

BAT SR: 135.6 | BAT AVG: 49.5

Very Good
Ashton Turner
Ashton Turner

BAT SR: 129.6 | BAT AVG: 26.2

Good
Finn Allen
Finn Allen

BAT SR: 188.4 | BAT AVG: 24.3

Good
Keaton Jennings
Keaton Jennings

BAT SR: 0 | BAT AVG: 0

None

Bowlers

Keaton Jennings
Jason Behrendorff

BOWL SR: 13.9 | BOWL AVG: 10.9

Very Good
Keaton Jennings
Ashton Agar

BOWL SR: 37 | BOWL AVG: 50.7

Very Bad
Keaton Jennings
Andrew Tye

BOWL SR: 12.1 | BOWL AVG: 17.6

Good
Keaton Jennings
Matthew Kelly

BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0

None
Commentry
The Big Bash League 2024-25 is in full swing, and this Boxing Day showdown promises to be a cracker! Defending champions Brisbane Heat take on the most successful team in the league, the Perth Scorchers, at the electric Optus Stadium. The Heat have started their title defense in style, racking up two back-to-back wins. Nathan McSweeney, dropped from the Australian Test side, has responded like a true champion. His blistering 78 off 49 in the last game was a statement of intent. Matt Renshaw has been a rock in the middle order, consistently anchoring the innings. With Colin Munro’s experience, Jimmy Peirson’s calmness, and Max Bryant’s firepower, the Heat’s batting looks formidable. All-rounder Paul Walter adds the X-factor, capable of turning games with both bat and ball. Their bowling attack, led by Xavier Bartlett, has been sharp and disciplined, while Mitchell Swepson’s leg-spin provides crucial breakthroughs. Swepson, the hero of the last game, kept his cool to smash the winning runs off the final ball, showcasing his all-round value. On the other hand, the Scorchers are feeling the heat after two consecutive losses. Finn Allen has struggled for form, but the Kiwi’s explosive potential is undeniable. Cooper Connolly has been the standout so far, scoring a gritty half-century in the last match and contributing with the ball. The Scorchers’ middle order, featuring Josh Inglis and skipper Ashton Turner, packs a punch. Turner’s reputation for finishing games and guiding his team to glory is unmatched. Their pace trio - Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, and Matthew Kelly adds firepower and versatility to the bowling lineup, while Ashton Agar brings stability with his reliable spin. Can the Heat make it three wins in a row, or will the Scorchers reignite their campaign on this big stage? One thing’s for sure - this battle under the lights will have us all on the edge of our seats!