We take a look at Thursday nights (20/12/2018) BBL Big Bash 2018/2019 Week 1 match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. It looks a close match on paper and we should get a better idea of where these two teams will sit this season. View our tips and bets below.
When: Dec 20, Thu, 07:15 PM LOCAL
Where: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The Renegades’ lineup looks a bit messy to start the season.
Melbourne will go without Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris due to Test commitments, which leaves the 35-year old Cameron White to open the batting as the Gades look to start their season in the win column.
Perth’s squad also remains a bit of a mystery, but it’s for all the right reasons. We’ll have to wait a little longer to see the likes of Shaun Marsh and the returning Cameron Bancroft, but with so much depth to play with, you just know coach Adam Voges is going to produce something special.
The biggest question the Scorchers face is at the top of the order. 25-year old sensation Ashton Agar has nominated himself to open after posting an unbeaten 52-runs during a Premier Twenty20 match on Sunday, but there’s also a case to be made for all-rounder David Willey.
Perth are a perfect 2-0 when favourite against the Renegades, and have also won all eight of their meetings dating back to the Big Bash’s inaugural 2011 season. On a Marvel Stadium pitch well-suited to spinners, this should be right up Perth’s alley.
Odds:
Tip: Melbourne Renegades at $2.00
Value BET: Man Of The Match – Cameron White at $8.00
Teams:
Melbourne Renegades squad
Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Boyce, Dan Christian, Tom Cooper, Zak Evans, Harry Gurney (England)*, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Tim Ludeman, Joe Mennie, Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), Kane Richardson, Usman Khan Shinwari (Pakistan)*, Will Sutherland, Chris Tremain, Beau Webster, Cameron White, Jack Wildermuth
Perth Scorchers squad
Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft*, Jason Behrendorff, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Michael Klinger, Mitch Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Joel Paris, Usman Qadir (Pakistan), Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, David Willey (England)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change