Perth Scorchers will bat first again at Adelaide Oval after officially confirming Luke Holt has bolted into the team for a Big Bash debut.
The men in orange also regain Josh Inglis from Test duties, with the keeper set to slot in at No.4 and drop Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner down a spot.
Nick Hobson has lost his spot in what is arguably the strongest Scorchers batting unit to have been put on the park so far this season.
The Strikers have thrust Ashes hero Alex Carey straight to the top of the order, a power-packed opening combination with skipper Matt Short awaiting the visitors later tonight.
Tabraiz Shamsi, who made his debut against the Scorchers at Optus Stadium, won’t play, but Cameron Boyce and Lloyd Pope will lead a strong spin attack.
Perth will employ a fierce pace attack with Jhye Richardson, Mahli Beardman and David Payne all suiting up alongside the leggie Holt.
Perth have won the past three encounters with Adelaide, who have not tasted victory against the Scorchers in nearly two years.
SCORCHERS XI
Mitch Marsh
Finn Allen
Cooper Connolly
Josh Inglis
Aaron Hardie
Ashton Turner
Laurie Evans
Jhye Richardson
Luke Holt
David Payne
Mahli Beardman
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