Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat – Big Bash League Betting Tips

Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat will lock horns in the fifth match of the 2021 Big Bash League to be played at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.

Last-year finalists Perth Scorchers will be looking to go the distance this season. Captain Mitchell Marsh will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in this fixture.

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat suffered defeat at the hands of Sydney Thunder in a game played at Manuka Oval.  Captain Jimmy Peirson will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this contest.

Both teams have competed in 16 matches in the history of Big Bash League where Sydney Thunder have an upper hand with nine wins compared to Brisbane Heat’s seven victories. 

In the previous four matches played between the two teams, Perth Scorchers have come out on top on three occasions.

Perth Scorchers Form and Team News

England’s Laurie Evans has been signed by Perth Scorchers for this year’s BBL. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Cameron Bancroft and Colin Munro to deliver the bulk of the runs.

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has consistently delivered notable scores in the T20 format this season. He will be looking to continue his rich vein of form in this year’s BBL

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendroff, Ashton Agar and Aaron Hardie to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Brisbane Heat Form and Team News

Despite losing their previous fixture, Brisbane Heat will stick with the same XI that featured against Sydney Thunder.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, James Wildermuth, Ben Duckett and Sam Heazlett to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their opening fixture, openers Chris Lynn and Max Bryant perished for low scores. Ben Duckett and Sam Heazlett came together and put on a 83-run partnership to rebuild the innings for Brisbane Heat. 

Ben Duckett played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 46 runs off 35 balls with the help of four boundaries, whereas Sam Heazlett chipped in with 42 runs off 37 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Guthrie and Jack Wildermuth to deliver crucial breakthroughs

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Perth Scorchers will be favorites to win the fifth game of 2021-22 Big Bash League be played at Perth Stadium. For the 5th BBL game, Perth Scorchers are placed at 1.52 odds, while Brisbane Heat are at 2.40 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Perth Scorchers will be outright favorites to win their game against Brisbane Heat. With likes of Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro and Jos Inglis showing good form this season, Scorchers will be keen to dominate the proceedings with the bat.

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this contest.

Therefore, the prediction is for Perth Scorchers to register a comfortable win over Brisbane Heat.

Tip 1-Mitchell Marsh’s excellent numbers against Brisbane Heat

Captain Mitchell Marsh will be keen to lead from the front with the bat in this opening encounter. He will take heart from the fact that he has an excellent record against Brisbane Heat in BBL. In nine matches played against Heat, Marsh has accumulated 408 runs at an average of 81.60 with four fifties to his name. Given outstanding performances this season, we can expect Captain Mitchell Marsh to score 25 runs or more against Brisbane [email protected]

Tip 2-Ben Duckett to continue his decent form for Brisbane Heat

England’s Ben Duckett has shown excellent form with the bat so far this season. He had a decent outing with bat for Nottinghamshire in the Vitality T20 Blast played earlier this year. In the opening game, Duckett showed excellent form with the bat for Heat. So we can expect Ben Duckett to score 15 runs or more against Perth [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Perth Scorchers to beat Brisbane Heat by a convincing margin at Perth Stadium

• Captain Mitchell Marsh to score 25 runs or more against Brisbane Heat- Perth [email protected]
• Ben Duckett to score 15 runs or more against Perth Scorchers- Brisbane Heat @3.00

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