38th encounter Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an exciting encounter Melbourne Renegades to take Brisbane Heat on Saturday at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
As this is the third-to-last group stage game of the tournament, all eyes are on the fight for the fourth and final play-off spot as the top three teams, The Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixersand Sydney Thunder have already secured their seats.
Currently at the bottom of the points table, Melbourne Renegades face an uphill battle after their recent 4-wicket loss to the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the fifth-seeded Heat still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. For the Heat, this match is a do-or-die situation after their previous 5-wicket loss to the Hurricanes.
Match details: BBL|14, REN vs HEA
- Date and Time: January 18, 6:00am GMT/ 11:30am IST/ 5:00pm local
- Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Marvel Stadium Field Report:
Marvel Stadium in Melbourne presents a tough contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers some early seam movement and bounce which can make the batsmen uncomfortable, especially for the pacers. However, once the shots adjust to the conditions, scoring becomes easier. Teams winning the toss usually opt to bat first to take advantage of the early assistance the pitch gives to the fast bowlers.
REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Pastries: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Comprehensive: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
- Bowler: Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Spencer Johnson
REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Will Sutherland (c), Colin Munro (vc)
Option 2: Nathan McSweeney (c), Adam Zampa (vc)
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REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Matt Renshaw, Fergus O’Neill, Josh Brown, Tom Alsop
REN vs HEA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 6:00 GMT):
Teams:
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Tawanda Muyeye, Mackenzie Harvey, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Callum Stow, Xavier Crone , Oliver Peak
Brisbane Heat: Jack Wood, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Daniel Drew, Paul Walter
