38 games a Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an electric show like Melbourne Renegades take it Brisbane heat at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday.
This being the third and final group stage match of the tournament, all eyes are on the battle for the fourth and final place, as the top three teams, The Hobart storm, Sydney Sixersand Sydney Thunder they have already secured their place.
Currently struggling at the bottom of the points table, Melbourne Renegades face an uphill battle after a 4-wicket loss to the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the Heat, sitting in fifth place, still have a chance to win in the playoffs. For the Heat, this is a do-or-die game following their previous 5-wicket loss to the Hurricanes.
Match Details: BBL|14, REN vs HEA
- Date and Time: January 18, 6:00 am GMT/ 11:30 am IST/ 5:00 pm local
- PlaceVenue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Marvel Stadium Pitch Report:
Marvel Stadium in Melbourne offers a tough competition between the bat and the ball. This pitch provides early seam movement and bounce that can confuse batters, especially fast bowlers. However, when the batters change their form, the chase becomes easier. Teams that win the toss often choose to bat first to take advantage of the early support that the pitch provides to the fast bowlers.
REN vs HEA Dream11 Predictions Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Strikers: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
- All rounders: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
- BowlersAdam 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 Storage Predictions:
Matt Renshaw, Fergus O'Neill, Josh Brown, Tom Alsop
REN vs HEA Dream11 Team in today's match (January 18, 6:00 am GMT):
Groups:
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 Peake
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