The Perth Scorchers kick-off their BBL title defence with a grand final rematch against the Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium.
Ashton Turner’s skippers the Scorchers with import Faf du Plessis set to make his debut in Perth colours.
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Vice-captain Josh Inglis also looms as a danger man with the bat for the hosts.
Jyhe Richardson and the BBL’s second leading all-time wicket-taker Andrew Tye will lead the charge with the ball for the Scorchers.
The Sixers are coming off a heavy 51-run loss to the Strikers in their opening match.
For the Sixers Josh Phillipe and import James Vince will lead the charge up the top of the order.
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Moises Henriques will be a key player with the bat in the middle order, while the ageless Dan Christian provides power hitting late in the innings.
All-time leading BBL wicket-taker Sean Abbott and Hayden Kerr are the key bowlers for the visitors.
It sets the scene for a blockbuster first clash between the two most successful teams in BBL history, since the decider last season.
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