Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Live Stream & Tips - Scorchers to beat Stars in BBL opener

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Last updated: 13 Dec 2024

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Perth Scorchers have won last 5 matches vs Melbourne Stars.
Scorchers finished 3rd in 2023/24, strong squad & form.
Melbourne Stars struggle with inconsistent performances.

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Scorchers can get BBL off to winning home start (Getty Images)

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Preview

The Perth Scorchers have dominated this fixture over the past three seasons, winning all five games. I am backing them to make it six in a row on Sunday.

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Preview
Head to Head
Perth Scorchers Form
Perth Scorchers Team News
Melbourne Stars Form
Melbourne Stars Team News

Perth Scorchers have won their last 5 matches against the Melbourne Stars.
Perth Scorchers have won 2 of the last 3 BBL titles.
Perth Scorchers finished 3rd on the BBL table in the 2023/24 season.
Melbourne Stars have finished in the bottom 3 in the last 3 seasons.

Head to Head

The last five games have all gone in the Scorchers favour against Melbourne Stars.

Perth Scorchers Form

The Perth Scorchers failed to win their third successive title last season, finishing third on the table before being knocked out prior to the final.

However, the Scorchers still had a strong season and much more of the same is expected this time around given their squad.

The Scorchers are the most successful side in BBL history.

Perth Scorchers Team News

The Scorchers have a very solid lineup with the likes of Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis and Jason Behrendorff all with international caps. New Zealander, Finn Allen can also be dangerous at the top of the order.

Melbourne Stars Form

The Melbourne Stars have struggled to make an impression in the last three seasons, although last year did go slightly better with four wins from 10 games.

The Stars used to be one of the top sides, but their struggles in recent seasons has largely come down to poor signings, or signings at least not producing the goods.

Can they perform better in 2024/25?

Melbourne Stars Team News

The Stars certainly have the squad to challenge in the BBL. They won’t have Scott Boland at the start due to his international call-up, but there is plenty of other talent.

Veteran, Peter Siddle has consistently been among the top BBL bowlers while Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell offer plenty of threat with the bat. English international, Ben Duckett will only join once the England Test series in New Zealand is complete.