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The 38th match of the Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an electrifying showdown as Melbourne Renegades take on Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday.
With this being the third last match of the tournament’s group stage, all eyes are on the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot, as the top three teams, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder have already secured their places.
Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, Melbourne Renegades face an uphill battle after their recent 4-wicket loss to the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the Heat, sitting in fifth position, still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. For the Heat, this match is a do-or-die situation following their previous 5-wicket defeat 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
- Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Marvel Stadium Pitch Report:
Marvel Stadium in Melbourne presents a challenging contest between the bat and the ball. The pitch offers some early seam movement and bounce that can trouble the batters, especially for pacers. However, once the batters adapt to the conditions, scoring runs becomes easier. Teams winning the toss typically choose to bowl first to capitalize on the early assistance the pitch provides to the fast bowlers.
REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
- All-rounders: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Spencer Johnson
REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Will Sutherland (c), Colin Munro (vc)
Choice 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 am GMT):
Squads:
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
