Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, BBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction

prs vs brh Match Prediction & Analysis

Perth Scorchers have enjoyed a good run in their title defense, and the side will be eying a record 5th title as they take on Brisbane Heat in the final of Big Bash League 2022-23. Scorchers defeated the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier to book their berth in this game. The Brisbane Heat have done well after a slow start, and the side without most of its stars surprised everyone by knocking out the Sixers in the Challenger game to enter the final for the first time since 2012-13.  

The Perth Scorchers have won the last eight out of ten games against Brisbane Heat, including the two league games this season. They are playing at their home ground, where they have won seven out of eight games this year, making them confident. Brisbane Heat will miss its key players, who are with the national side, and they must punch above their weight to win this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Perth Scorchers Preview

Ashton Turner will go into this game full of confidence. Key players are in good form, and he has led a good campaign. It was a convincing 7-wicket win for the side in the last game against the Sydney Sixers. They had defeated Brisbane Heat convincingly in both league games. Turner will like his players to stick to their basics and grab the BBL title for a record fifth time.  

Cameron Bancroft scored runs in the last game, and he would like to offer a good start in the game along with Stephen Eskinazi. Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis have made more than 800 runs between them, and they strengthen the middle order along with skipper Turner. Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, and Andrew Tye can hit the ball hard and add to the side's batting strength.  

Jason Behrendorff has bowled with a lot of heart, and he would like to take advantage of the early conditions, sharing the new ball with Lance Morris. Andrew Tye is among the leading wicket-taker, and he will aim to trouble the Heat batters in the middle overs with David Payne and Hardie. Turner adds to the side's bowling options and makes it strong.

Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:

Ashton Turner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Andrew Tye, David Payne, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:

David Payne, Andrew Tye, Nick Hobson, Jason Behrendorff, Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Matthew Kelly, Cooper Connolly, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie

Brisbane Heat Preview

Jimmy Peirson is leading the side in the absence of Usman Khawaja. The side is without the services of four key players who are with the national side. However, they did well in the Challengers game, defeating the Sydney Sixers by 4 wickets. Peirson must instil confidence in the team, as they haven't done well against the Scorchers.  

Josh Brown and Sam Heazlett will need to stand up against the quality pace attack that the Scorchers have. The batting is a bit weak in the middle order, and Peirson shall have to lead from the front and score runs alongside Nathan McSweeney and Sam Hain. The side will expect runs from Max Bryant, Michael Neser, and James Bazley down the order.  

Michael Neser and Spencer Johnson have to get early breakthroughs as the Scorchers have a very strong batting line-up at the top. Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, and Nathan McSweeney did well in the last game, and they would like to repeat the same show here. The side will also expect good spells from Matthew Kuhnemann who bowled a match winning spell in the last game.

Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI:

Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Sam Heazlett, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Hain, Jimmy Max Bryant, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Brisbane Heat Actual Playing XI:

Michael Neser, Josh Brown, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, James Bazley, Spencer Johnson, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Hain

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be partly cloudy skies over Perth during the game on February 4. We expect the ball to move around on the green and bouncy surface. Batsmen would have to be watchful against the new ball. The side that bats first in this game would be happy to score 170 runs on this track.

Venue Details

The track at Perth Stadium is excellent for the fast bowlers, as there is pace and bounce on this surface. Batsmen who get their eyes in also do well on this track as the ball comes onto the bat nicely at this venue. Spinners find it tough on this track as there is hardly any assistance for them. 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last seven games, the side chasing the score has won six times. There would be assistance for the fast bowlers on this track. Scoring runs won't be easy at the start, and batsmen have to be watchful. The side that wins the toss should have no hesitation in inviting the opposition to bat first.