We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Probable XI for Perth: Adam Lyth, Faf du Plessis, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou
Probable XI for Melbourne: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, James Seymour, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher/Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)
Pitch Report
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
(Based on the last 2 games)
1st innings average score: 144
2nd innings average score: 127
Wickets per innings: 8
Type: Good bounce on offer for the seamers. Batters can also play through the line.
Weather: Clear.
Wins
Batting 1st: 50%
Batting 2nd: 50%
Fantasy Tips of The Day
Wicketkeepers Josh Inglis and Joe Clarke have been the leading run-getters for their respective sides. While Inglis has added 168 runs at 42, Clarke has accumulated 157 runs at 52. Together, they have smashed 45 boundaries between them this season.
When these two teams met last week, Luke Wood finished with a five-for. For Perth, Jason Behrendorff bagged a three-wicket haul.
In comparison to Melbourne’s seamers, Perth’s pacers have been more productive in fantasy leagues. Between Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, and Jason Behrendorff, they have taken 23 wickets in 4 games.
