SCO vs HEA, Final Preview

Perth Scorchers take on Brisbane Heat in the 2022-23 Big Bash League Final on Saturday evening. The Scorchers won the tournament last year, finished top of the group stage, and beat Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier on January 28th. Brisbane Heat defeated the Sixers in Thursday’s Challenger at the SCG. Perth Scorchers were the best team in BBL11 and need one more victory to make it back-to-back titles. In front of their home fans, they will be very hard to beat in this match. Brisbane Heat has won many admirers with their switch in form from mid-January onwards. However, this final match may prove too much for them against the current holders.

SCO vs HEA, Final Details

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat – Final

Venue: Perth Stadium – Perth

Date & Time: 04th February 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SCO vs HEA, Final Pitch Report

Quick bowlers have had the most joy on this pitch during BBL12. There is pace in the wicket but it is not always that easy for batting on. A par score will be around 165 – 170. The forecast is for a fine and clear evening in Perth after a very warm day.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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SCO vs HEA, Final Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

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

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for SCO vs HEA Dream11 Prediction, Final:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Michael Neser – The experienced bowling all-rounder was the Player of the Match in the Challenger. He took 2-28 before hitting 48 not out to take his team to this final.

• Josh Brown – The 29 year old right-hander hit two sixes and one four at the top of the order in the successful chase against Sydney Sixers and gave the innings a much needed boost.

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Cameron Bancroft – The right-handed opener came into the team a third of the way through the campaign and has scored 342 runs at an average of 57.

• Andrew Tye – The 36 year old pace bowler has an excellent record in the BBL across all seasons and has had another fine campaign, leading the attack. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SCO vs HEA Dream11 Team:

Jimmy Peirson, Josh Inglis, Cameron Bancroft(C), Ashton Turner, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye(VC), Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Kuhnemann

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SCO vs HEA Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Turner, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser(C), James Bazley, Aaron Hardie(VC), Andrew Tye, David Payne, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Cameron Bancroft, Michael Neser

Vice-captain – Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye

Wicketkeeper – Jimmy Peirson

SCO vs HEA Final Probable winners:

Brisbane Heat should not be discounted ahead of this game due to their recent run of form. However, player for player, and looking at performances over the entire tournament, Perth Scorchers are the top team. This is the first time in three seasons that Sydney Sixers have not made the BBL final but these two teams certainly deserve to be contesting this match. This will be the third year in a row that Perth Scorchers are in the final and that experience could prove critical. Considering the team combination, Perth Scorchers is expected to win this match.