The 38th T20 match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 sees a thrilling clash between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat, set to take place on January 18th at 11:30 AM IST at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne.
Both teams are in a competitive position in the points table. Brisbane Heat sits at 5th place with 7 points from 8 matches, while Melbourne Renegades is just behind them at 8th place with 6 points from 9 matches. The match is crucial for both sides as they look to improve their position in the standings.
Historically, both teams have shared an equal record in their last 10 encounters, with each team winning 5 times, which adds to the excitement of this fixture.
Melbourne Renegades are struggling with a slightly worse recent form, losing 3 of their last 5 matches. However, they have match-winners like Tim Seifert and Adam Zampa, both in excellent form. Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, has also faced inconsistent performances but boasts key players like Max Bryant and Xavier Bartlett, who can make a significant impact in this match.
Date: | 18th January 2025 |
Time: | 11:30 PM IST |
Venue: | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Pitch Type: | Balanced, Good for Pace |
Average Score: | 131 |
Docklands Stadium in Melbourne provides a balanced pitch that favors pacers. The average score on this pitch is around 131, and it is expected that both teams will have to play smart cricket to adjust to the conditions. The wicket is likely to offer some assistance to the fast bowlers early on, but as the game progresses, batsmen could find the scoring easier. Teams batting first will aim to put up a competitive total, while chasing teams will look to capitalize on any dew factor later in the match.
M Bryant (HEA): M Bryant has been in fantastic form with the bat, and his selection rate is high. A reliable choice for Dream11 fantasy teams.
Points: 375
Credits: 9.0
J Brown (REN): J Brown has been consistent for the Renegades and could be an important asset in this match.
Points: 248
Credits: 8.0
J Bethell (REN): Bethell has shown great promise and is one of the top batsmen to pick for your fantasy team.
Points: 420
Credits: 8.0
N McSweeney (HEA): McSweeney has been a solid contributor with the bat for Brisbane Heat and could provide valuable points.
Points: 310
Credits: 8.0
T Stewart Rogers (REN): Rogers has been the standout bowler for Renegades, making him a must-pick for your Dream11 team.
Points: 612
Credits: 8.5
A Zampa (REN): Zampa is a quality spinner and a reliable choice in your fantasy lineup.
Points: 336
Credits: 8.5
X Bartlett (HEA): Bartlett has been performing well and could be a key player for Heat in this match.
Points: 352
Credits: 9.0
S Johnson (HEA): A top bowler for Brisbane Heat, Johnson is expected to deliver a good performance.
Points: 311
Credits: 8.5
T Seifert (REN): Seifert has been in great form and is a strong contender for the wicketkeeper spot in your Dream11 team.
Points: 399
Credits: 8.5
W Sutherland (REN): Sutherland is one of the top all-rounders in the league and offers great value in fantasy cricket.
Points: 572
Credits: 9.0
M Renshaw (HEA): Renshaw has been a consistent performer, making him a strong pick for all-rounder.
Points: 331
Credits: 8.5
F O'Neill (REN): O'Neill could provide solid points as an all-rounder and is a reliable choice.
Points: 295
Credits: 7.5
Captain Pick:
T Stewart Rogers (REN): He has been performing brilliantly with the ball and is a prime candidate to lead your team.
Vice-Captain Pick:
M Bryant (HEA): A consistent performer with the bat, Bryant is an excellent choice for vice-captain.
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert (REN)
Batters: J Brown (REN), J Bethell (REN), M Bryant (HEA) - VC, N McSweeney (HEA)
All-rounders: W Sutherland (REN), M Renshaw (HEA), F O'Neill (REN)
Bowlers: T Stewart Rogers (REN) - C, A Zampa (REN), K Richardson (REN)
Wicketkeeper: T Alsop (HEA)
Batters: M Bryant (HEA) - VC, J Fraser-McGurk (REN), U Khawaja (HEA), M Labuschagne (HEA)
All-rounders: W Sutherland (REN), M Renshaw (HEA), P Walter (HEA)
Bowlers: X Bartlett (HEA) - C, S Johnson (HEA), M Kuhnemann (HEA)
T Alsop (HEA): Limited form and performance so far.
J Wood (REN): Minimal contribution in recent matches.
Melbourne Renegades (REN): T Seifert (WK), J Brown (BAT), J Bethell (BAT), M Harvey (BAT), W Sutherland (AR), F O'Neill (AR), T Stewart Rogers (BOWL) - C, A Zampa (BOWL), K Richardson (BOWL), J Wood (BAT), S Elliot (AR);
Brisbane Heat (HEA):
T Alsop (WK), M Bryant (BAT) - C, N McSweeney (BAT), M Labuschagne (BAT), M Renshaw (AR), P Walter (AR), X Bartlett (BOWL), S Johnson (BOWL), A Zampa (BOWL), K Sandhu (BOWL), C Munro (BAT);
In the standings, HEA is in 5th place with 7 points, while REN is 8th with 6 points, and both teams have not been very good in recent games, but HEA's players look stronger overall. All things considered, this article is more optimistic that Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw will continue to play well in this game to lead HEA to victory.
Today Match-Winning Percentage: HEA 75% win.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9360 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7021 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3237 |
3 |
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3190 |
4 |
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3117 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |