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Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – BBL 2026 Match Preview, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Player News

Published on Jan 15, 2026

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – BBL 2026 Match Preview, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Player News

The Big Bash League 2026 brings a blockbuster clash as the Perth Scorchers take on the Melbourne Stars at the fast and fiery Perth Stadium. The Scorchers are nearly unbeatable at home, while the Stars have finally found some winning form. With superstars like Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie and Finn Allen in action, fans can expect a high-voltage T20 contest.

This match is also very important for fantasy cricket players, as Perth Stadium always offers big points for fast bowlers and powerful batters.

Match Details

  • Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (BBL 2026)
  • Date: 17 January 2026
  • Time: 2:45 PM IST | 5:15 PM Local
  • Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Live Streaming & TV Broadcast

  • India Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
  • Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports

Weather Report – Perth

The weather will be clear and warm in Perth. There is no rain expected, so fans can enjoy a full 40-over match without any interruptions.

Pitch Report – Perth Stadium

Perth Stadium is one of the fastest wickets in Australia. It offers extra bounce and pace, which helps fast bowlers.

  • Average Score: 138
  • Pacers Wickets: 39
  • Spinners Wickets: 28

The pitch is not very easy for batting. Batters must take time to settle. Teams often prefer to bowl first on this surface.

Team Form & Head-to-Head

Perth Scorchers Form: W, W, L, W, W Melbourne Stars Form: W, W, L, L, L

Head-to-Head: Scorchers lead 11 wins Stars only 4 wins

Scorchers are very strong at home, but Stars are gaining confidence after back-to-back wins.

Injury Update & Player Availability

  • Melbourne Stars: Mark Steketee is ruled out
  • Perth Scorchers: No new injuries reported

Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Stars

Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle

Players to Watch

Marcus Stoinis (Stars)

  • 209 runs & 14 wickets
  • One of the best all-rounders in BBL

Aaron Hardie (Scorchers)

  • 276 runs & 9 wickets
  • Perth’s most reliable player

Finn Allen (Scorchers)

  • 312 runs
  • Coming after a blazing century

Haris Rauf (Stars)

  • 15 wickets
  • Deadly on fast Perth pitch

Sam Harper (Stars)

  • 362 runs
  • Most consistent Stars batter

Match Prediction

Perth Scorchers are very strong at home. The pitch suits their fast bowlers and big hitters. Melbourne Stars will fight hard, but Scorchers are favourites to win.

Disclaimer

This preview is based on player form and pitch data. Team combinations may change after the toss. Fantasy sports involve risk. Please play responsibly.

Big Bash League SCO vs STA players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy Selection
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
Cooper ConnollySCOALL39LHB3288167734138.77496SLA24182.222.727.7117.603/23139103.29291951177.83
Haris RaufSTABOWL253RHB7930402348.2111.66053RF2493413.622.238.4415.7125/2772967.360641588.910
Brody CouchSCOBOWL19LHB741785.6651.5101RM1923321.38.5414.903/3036382285533.310
Laurie EvansSCOBAT315RHB28960690511830.15138.4545872OB410.9359.542201/5133831.525290037.56
Glenn MaxwellSTAALL486RHB455651084615427.81154.87661473OB3271942.229.797.8622.703/10259929.926964144.46
Ashton AgarSCOBOWL164LHB1163513506816.66117.92143SLA1561313.429.197.2124.226/3086643.726226433.38
Hilton CartwrightSTABAT110RHB992521577929.14125.118246RM1241.452122602/3452924.622165011.17
Sam HarperSTABAT80RHB76514708920.7132.9110177000-59989.1802362066.72
Mahli BeardmanSCOBOWLRHB00RFM000838.63090737.511
Mitchell MarshSCOALL221RHB20839553111732.72137.1737703RM109852.425.758.4418.234/684969.2623299044.42
Jhye RichardsonSCOBOWL92RHB47233373314.04109.41034RF911163.723.09817.354/930434.2137143258
Campbell KellawaySTABAT9LHB82832513.83123.8808SLA10190-3940.6365153044.43
Tom CurranSTAALL222RHB1464821446721.87142.746273RFM2002353.425.358.7817.344/2262893.6749511587.58
Marcus StoinisSTAALL352RHB31478703014729.78138.3339891RM2271902.426.649.1117.554/158991089722091488.95
Finn AllenSCOBAT165RHB1636456415129.07174.333470610180-79887.8702312062.51
Aaron HardieSCOALL84RHB691314649026.14130.716167RMF52412.527.438.6718.903/2139998.7888276988.94
Mitchell SwepsonSTABOWL86RHB3114100145.88104.16011LB82793.527.327.5621.603/1224946.842115844.49
David PayneSCOBOWL188RHB5624225287.03114.79018LFM1842393.421.528.1615.855/2441360.71820433.310
Joel CurtisSCOWKRHB0000011313101006
Nick HobsonSCOBAT39LHB29104814825.31133.98057RM000-22724.317073028.67
Sam FanningSCOBAT1LHB1031313115505OB000-0157573101002
Blake MacdonaldSTABATRHB00RM000537.2186840404
Luke HoltSCOBOWLRHB00LB0002387681509
Thomas RogersSTABAT25LHB2535435124.68124.54172RM000-15845.23621660501
Ashton TurnerSCOBAT202RHB1734831578425.2514115341OB65331.724.457.4919.503/2080965.4589209333.35
Joel ParisSCOBOWL46LHB18681166.7594.1807LFM45383.233.818.9222.703/2214768.6480201185.79
Peter SiddleSTABOWL123RHB372185115.3179.4307RFM1211413.422.857.7717.655/1622969.762761510011
Completed matches of Perth Scorchers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
19 Dec - 01:45 PMBrisbanePerth ScorchersSCOBrisbane HeatHEA257/6 (20.0)258/2 (19.5) Heat won by 8 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
26 Dec - 03:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR150/8 (20.0)153/6 (19.3) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneyPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
01 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR229/3 (20.0)189/9 (20.0) Scorchers won by 40 runs
04 Jan - 03:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOAdelaide StrikersSTR153/8 (20.0)120/10 (18.1) Scorchers won by 33 runs
07 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOMelbourne RenegadesREN127/10 (19.2)130/6 (20.0) Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
11 Jan - 01:45 PMAdelaidePerth ScorchersSCOAdelaide StrikersSTR232/4 (20.0)200/8 (20.0) Scorchers won by 32 runs
15 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbournePerth ScorchersSCOMelbourne RenegadesREN219/7 (20.0)169/7 (20.0) Scorchers won by 50 runs
Completed matches of Melbourne Stars
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
18 Dec - 01:45 PMMelbourneHobart HurricanesHURMelbourne StarsSTA158/9 (20.0)159/2 (16.0) Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
23 Dec - 01:45 PMAdelaideAdelaide StrikersSTRMelbourne StarsSTA155/8 (20.0)161/4 (18.1) Stars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
28 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUMelbourne StarsSTA128/10 (20.0)132/1 (14.0) Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
02 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneMelbourne StarsSTABrisbane HeatHEA195/6 (20.0)199/6 (19.4) Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
04 Jan - 12:35 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTAMelbourne RenegadesREN173/9 (20.0)177/6 (19.5) Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTASydney SixersSIX128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
10 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENMelbourne StarsSTA166/7 (20.0)167/2 (15.5) Stars won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)
13 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneAdelaide StrikersSTRMelbourne StarsSTA83/10 (19.3)86/4 (15.1) Stars won by 6 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Perth Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 03:45 PMPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR150/8 (20.0)153/6 (19.3) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
04 Jan - 03:45 PMPerth ScorchersSCOAdelaide StrikersSTR153/8 (20.0)120/10 (18.1) Scorchers won by 33 runs
07 Jan - 01:45 PMPerth ScorchersSCOMelbourne RenegadesREN127/10 (19.2)130/6 (20.0) Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
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