For the 39th match 2025-26 Big Boss League (BBL|15)The Perth Scorchers host the Melbourne Stars this Saturday. At Optus Stadium, the stakes couldn’t be higher: the winner will secure top spot on the leaderboard, securing a key route to the championship final.
The Scorchers enter this clash in peak form, ruling the season with trademark consistency. With four wins in their last five outings, the Scorchers are chasing a third straight win to close the league table. Although their play-off spot is already confirmed, a win here is crucial to lock in the highest possible seeding and maintain home advantage.
Stars come with a similar story. After an explosive start to the summer followed by a brief mid-season slump, they successfully rediscovered their winning touch. led Marcus StoinisThe Stars are looking to capitalize on their recent resurgence.
PS vs MS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 17; 14:45 IST/ 9:15 GMT/ 17:15 local
- Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
PS vs MS head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 25 | Perth Scorchers won by: 15 | Melbourne Stars Won: 08 | No Results/Closes: 02
Optus Stadium Pitch Report
The Optus Stadium in Perth is a real fast-bowling delight, famous for its strong pace and steep, restless bounce. Batters often find themselves on the back foot here as the surface allows fast bowlers to use hard length, making it very difficult to score consistently.
It’s not just the pitch that tests this batting side; Massive square boundaries force players to take huge risks if they want to clear the fence, giving bowlers a greater margin for error. While the opening spells can be particularly hostile, the track tends to unravel as the game progresses. This historical trend suggests that while the initial exchange is a trial by fire, the surface is a little more predictable and easier for hitters to navigate in the second innings.
Groups
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Luke Holt, Brody Couch, Sam Fanning
Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake McDonald, Marcus Stoinis (c), Tom Curran, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, Harris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Joe Clarke, Liam Hatcher, Hamish McKenzie
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PS vs MS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers win the toss and bowl first
- Melbourne Stars powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Melbourne Stars Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Melbourne Stars go first in the toss
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 160-170
Match Result: The bowling team that came first in the competition.
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