Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will face-off in the 24th match of the ongoing 12th season of the Big Bash League at the Docklands Stadium tomorrow. First BBL 2022-23 match of 2023 will witness both these teams locking horns against each other after more than a year.
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Having not faced each other in 2022, the last Renegades-Scorchers clash dates back to Boxing Day 2021 when the visitors had registered a clinical 8-wicket victory at the same venue.
Scorchers, who have maintained a breathtaking head-to-head record against Renegades over the years, have won four out of their last five matches against this opposition. Readers must note that this domination extends to both away venues and the month of January. However, PS have never been able to defeat MR on a Sunday.
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As far as the current season is concerned, defending champions Perth are at the top of the points table on the back of four wins and a solitary loss in their five matches thus far. On the contrary, Melbourne faltered significantly despite a strong start to find themselves at the fifth position as their three consecutive wins were followed by three consecutive losses.
Renegades vs Perth head to head records in BBL history
Total number of matches played: 16
Matches won by MR: 3
Matches won by PS: 13
Matches played in January: 4 (MR 1, PS 3)
Matches played on Sunday: 2 (MR 2, PS 0)
Matches played at Docklands Stadium: 7 (MR 1, PS 6)
MR average score against PS: 150
PS average score against MR: 160
Most runs for MR: 140 (Aaron Finch)
Most runs for PS: 193 (Ashton Turner)
Most wickets for MR: 14 (Kane Richardson)
Most wickets for PS: 16 (Jason Behrendorff)
Most catches for MR: 6 (Sam Harper)
Most catches for PS: 6 (Jason Behrendorff)
NOTE: Only players part of current squads have been considered above (most runs, wickets and catches).