The 11th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) has just completed its course. Despite being a pandemic hit, the tournament left no stone unturned to fulfill its fixtures. Just like the WBBL, it was eventually the Perth Scorchers who won the trophy for the record fourth time defeating the Sydney Sixers.

Overall, despite the unavailability of big giants, BBL 11 witnessed some mind-boggling gigs from its local players. Even the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Ben McDermott were found producing back to back tons for their teams.

Hence in this list, let’s check out the best XI of the BBL 2021-22.

1. Ben McDermott (wk)

Well, BBL 11 for Ben McDermott was nothing short of bliss. The Hobart Hurricanes opener was found to have a ball of a time throughout the entire season. By eventually topping all the run charts, McDermott was also rewarded the Player of the Tournament medal.

In terms of his performances, the 27-year old played 13 games scoring 577 runs at an average of 48.08. His impressive strike rate of 153.87 also empowered him to smash most sixes in the tournament (29). Even his two three-digit scores helped McDermott to attain his best ever BBL season to date.

Overall, the truckload of runs has also effectively paved the gloveman’s way into Australia’s T20I squad. Very soon in the absence of David Warner, McDermott will pair with Aaron Finch in the home T20Is against Sri Lanka.

2. Matt Short

For Matt Short, BBL 11 was all about saving his team Adelaide Strikers. Because the men in blue had endured a bittersweet tournament, Short had emerged its highest run-scorer. As an explosive batter, the youngster possessed a very healthy strike rate of 155.52.

With regards to his overall stats, the 26-year old played 16 games scoring 493 runs at an average of 32.87. His aggressive gameplay also licensed him to smash the second most sixes in the league (26). Performance-wise, his 48-ball 89 against the Hobart hurricanes was the biggest hallmark of his batting.

Overall, piling more than 400 runs has allowed the batter to attain its first breakthrough season. Additionally by rolling his arm, Short also scalped eight wickets at an economy of 7.5.

3. Jason Sangha

For Jason Sangha, BBL 11 was just his second attempt in the T20 league. Way back in the 2018-19 edition, the youngster had first appeared for Sydney Thunder. While launching himself initially, Jason had endured a malfunction scoring just over 100 plus runs in 10 innings.

But recently, the 22-year old had an unflinching time for his side. From his 12 games, Jason scored a total of 445 runs at an average of 49.44. His adequate strike rate of 132.05 also allowed him to hit 36 fours in total. Perhaps when skipper Chris Green was unavailable, Sangha had also impressively helmed the team.

All in all, as a vital cog Jason delegated Sydney Thunder to finish third at the points table. Even sometimes by rolling his arms, his leg-spin made him bag four wickets.

4. D’Arcy Short

For a change, BBL 11 made D’Arcy Short a middle-order batter. In his new role, the southpaw still was able to have a cracking season. Also, after a hiatus of two editions, Short was again back amassing more than 400-plus runs in the competition.

Comprehensively from his 15 appearances, the 31-year old scored a total of 444 runs at an average of 37. After the heroics of Ben McDermott, it was Short’s steadfastness in the middle-order that enabled Hurricanes to have a decent BBL. Barring his batting, Short also scalped 5 wickets and took 10 catches in the field.

Overall, after his sixth BBL season, the batter has also become the sixth-highest scorer of the competition. Unfortunately, in terms of hitting sixes, the left-hander just had a tally of 11 maximums.

5. Moises Henriques (c)

As a skipper of Sydney Sixers, Moises Henriques had a very dynamic BBL 11. Despite being a pandemic hit, the all-rounder moved heaven and earth to dwell his team into the finals. Unlike his previous BBL stints, Henriques also crossed the 400-run mark for the first time in the league.

In terms of his overall performances, the 34-year old played 16 games scoring 440 runs at an average of 36.67. His sensible strike rate of around 133 smoothly allowed him to fetch 36 fours in total. The veteran’s knock of unbeaten 76 also empowered Sixers to assemble their highest ever BBL total.

Overall, as an old maestro, Henriques has now become the seventh-highest run-scorer of the BBL. The cricketer is admirably one of the few individuals as well to feature in 100 plus games in the league.

6. Glenn Maxwell

By continuing his enriching T20 form, Glenn Maxwell had an ecstatic BBL 11. His unbeaten 154 from 64 balls also became the highest ever individual score in the league. In total by producing more than 400 runs, Maxwell surfaced as the fourth-highest run-scorer.

Comprehensively from his 13 appearances, the 33-year old stacked a total of 468 runs at an average of 42.55. His electrifying strike rate of almost 160 was also the fourth-best (minimum 10 innings). Even his other knock of 103 against the Sixers had come at a rapid strike rate of 180.70.

Perhaps such a breakthrough season has also enabled Maxwell to top as BBL’s third-highest all-time scorer. The swashbuckling batter also now stands second for hitting most sixes (109) in the competition.

7. Mitchell Marsh

In recent times, Mitchell Marsh has been jubilantly enjoying the shortest format. In three months, the all-rounder has won both the 2021 World T20 and BBL 11. Despite playing less than 10 games for Perth Scorchers, Marsh had amassed more than 300 runs.

In terms of his total performances, the 30-year old scored 347 runs from 8 games at an average of 57.83. With his exemplary strike rate of 142.80, Marsh thumped a total of 15 sixes and 26 fours. Even his match-winning hundred against the Hurricanes had come at a swift strike rate of 166.67.

All in all, the eleventh season of the BBL has also Marsh the highest run-scorer of Perth Scorchers. Apparently, his consistency in the league has also allowed him to possess one of the best batting averages in the T20 event.

8. Rashid Khan

Without a surprise, yet again Rashid Khan had a scintillating season with Adelaide Strikers. By bagging most wickets in his single season, Rashid has also jumped as BBL’s seventh-highest wicket-taker. By bowling more than 100-plus dot balls, the leg-spinner’s economy was just 6.34.

Comprehensively, his 11 appearances helped the 23-year old scalp a total of 20 wickets. Even amongst all the BBL bowlers, Rashid’s economy was the best in business. In fact, with regards to fetching a fifer, Rashid was also one of the four individuals to attain in BBL 11.

Overall, sadly with the bat, the Afghan legend exhibited a very inferior show. From his 9 innings, Rashid could only contribute 51 runs. Eventually, the men in blue also missed Rashid the most during their knock game against Sydney Sixers.

9. Hayden Kerr

This youngster from New South Wales had all together brought a new vitality to the Sydney Sixers team. Because of being a pandemic hit, Kerr had to wholeheartedly perform with both his skills. It was indeed his unbeaten 98 that soared the Sixers to play the final against Perth Scorchers.

Even with his primary skill, the left-arm pacer scalped the second most wickets in BBL 11. From his 17 appearances, the 25-year old fetched 25 dismissals in total. Barring all of this, the pacer also exhibited the best strike rate of 12 (minimum 10 games).

All in all, for men in pink, Kerr’s dual package was a massive revelation in BBL 11. Hopefully, in the upcoming seasons, Kerr continues excelling in both his commendable bowling and batting skills.

10. Andrew Tye

Just like other BBL seasons, even this time Andrew Tye was richly amongst the wickets. For Perth Scorchers, his reliable bowling allowed them to dominate the entire 11th season. The veteran of this league eventually lifted the glory by bagging third-most wickets in the competition.

In terms of his stats, Tye played a total of 16 games scalping 25 wickets at an economy of 8.08. His strike rate of 12.60 was also the second-best amongst bowlers who played a minimum of 10 games. Surprisingly, the 35-year old also exhibited his batting skills by registering the best score of 44.

Overall, Tye’s another stellar BBL season has apparently now made him the second-highest all-time wicket-taker of the BBL.

11. Peter Siddle

Though Adelaide Strikers had a bittersweet time, the skipper individually produced his best ever BBL season. By bowling his heart out, Siddle not only topped all the wickets tally but also bagged a fifer. The pacer also won his first golden cap in the T20 league.

In terms of his overall stats, the 37-year old played 17 games pouching 30 wickets in total. His tally of 133 dot balls kept his economy rate at 8.33. With regards to his strike rate, the old stallion was one behind the likes of AJ Tye and Hayden Kerr.

All in all, Siddle’s breakthrough season has also dwelled him into the top 10 all-time bowlers of the BBL. Sadly, the upcoming BBL 12 will be the last season of the pacer in the competition.

Melbourne Renegades leg-spinner Cameron Boyce has picked a double hat-trick and a five-wicket haul against Sydney Thunder at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Renegades skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and asked Thunder to bat first. Boyce came to bowl in the seventh over of the innings when the scorecard read 75/0. He gave away five runs before he took his first wicket on the last ball of the over in the form of Alex Hales, who was caught by debutant Unmukt Chand.

He then came to bowl the ninth over when the scorecard read 85/1 with Usman Khawaja and Jason Sangha batting at the crease. He managed to drag Sangha out of his crease on the first ball as wicketkeeper Sam Harper completed the stumping. On the hat-trick ball, he trapped Alex Ross LBW and then dismissed Daniel Sams to complete the double hat-trick.

He came back in the 11th over to bowl his third over and took the wicket of Matthew Gilkes, who was caught by Josh Lalor. With this wicket, he completed his five-wicket haul. Thunder went from 80/0 to 93/5 and the 2018-19 champions made a comeback in the game.

Cameron Boyce wreaks havoc against Sydney Thunder

Double hat-trick and five wickets.

Historic. Iconic. Boycey. #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/42C98JbNrv

— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 19, 2022

Skipper Usman Khawaja plays a lone hand in the Thunders innings

 Usman Khawaja continued his Ashes form as he went on to score 77 runs. The 2015-16 winners ended up with 170/8 after the end of the innings. At one stage, they were 75/0 in seven overs with Hales batting on 44. The team looked like scoring more than 200 runs but the Cameron Boyce spell made it difficult for the team to even touch the 170-run mark.

Six batters couldn’t get past the double-digit mark. Ben Cutting struggled with the bat as he amassed 20 runs off 22 balls at a meager strike rate of 90.90, which is deemed low according to his reputation. For Renegades, Josh Lalor and Zak Evans took one wicket each and the team utilized eight bowling options. Lalor, Evans, and Will Sutherland bowled at an economy rate of over 10 per over each.

Preview

Sydney Thunder will face the Melbourne Renegades side in the 55th Match of the Australian T20 Bash. The Thunder outfit is placed at the third spot in the table, having mustered 8 wins in 13 matches.

On the other hand, the Renegades are helplessly placed at the last spot, having won just 3 out of their 12 rubbers. Both these outfits lost their respective previous matches.

Match Details

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Date & Time: 19th January 2022 at 10:40 AM IST and 04:10 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch will have something in it for both batters and bowlers. The batters can score runs if they get their eye in while the bowlers will be rewarded if they bend their backs.

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Probable Playing XIs for STH vs MRE

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes (wk), Usman Khawaja Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

Melbourne Renegades

Aaron Finch (c), James Seymour, Shaun Marsh, Unmukt Chand, Jonathan Merlo, Sam Harper(w), Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for STH vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Jason Sangha has plundered 382 runs in the tournament and has scored his runs at an average in excess of 50. Sangha is a batter who can run tear apart the bowlers.

Aaron Finch is a dangerous batter who can demolish bowling attacks. He has scored 229 runs at an average of close to 30. Finch will look to impose himself on the proceedings early on.

Daniel Sams has scalped 18 wickets in the competition and has taken his wickets at a strike rate of 15.60. Sams is a bowler who can contain the flow of runs and also has the knack of picking up wickets as well.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Gilkes, Sam Harper, Daniel Sams, Jonathan Merlo, Jason Sangha (C), Aaron Finch (VC), Shaun Marsh, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha, Cameron Boyce, Gurinder Sandhu

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams (C), Will Sutherland (VC), Jonathan Merlo, Jason Sangha, Aaron Finch, Alex Ross, Josh Lalor, Cameron Boyce, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Jason Sangha and Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Options: Aaron Finch and Will Sutherland

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview:

Sydney Thunder will go head-to-head against Melbourne Renegades in the 55th match of the Big Bash League on Wednesday. Sydney Thunder won the battle when these teams met each other last time by a huge margin of 129 runs. Currently, they have 31 points in their bag.

Talking about Melbourne Renegades, the road to playoffs is closed for them, as they sit at the bottom of the standings with 15 points. There is no chance for them even if they win this match against Sydney Thunder. The scenario would have been different if they had won the battle against Melbourne Stars on Thursday.

Match Details:

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 55

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Date & Time: 19th January, at 10:40 AM IST and 4:10 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a tailor-made surface for the batters to score runs pretty easily. The bowlers need to be extremely precise in their line and lengths if the batters are in full flow. Batting first is always a good option here.

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Probable Playing XIs for THU vs REN:

Sydney Thunder:

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Chris Green (c), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain

Melbourne Renegades:

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jack Prestwidge, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top picks for THU vs REN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Alex Hales is a quality player and knows how to score runs against quality sides. He has piled up 330 runs in his 11 outings in this tournament at an average of 33 and has a fabulous strike rate of nearly 150.

Aaron Finch has seen plenty of ups and downs in this ongoing tournament. The Australian white-ball skipper has notched up 229 runs in 8 innings in this league at an average of 28.62.

Jason Sangha has been the best in business with the bat in this tournament for Sydney Thunder. He has mustered 382 runs at an average of 54.57 and has picked up 3 wickets as well.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Daniel Sams is a must-have player in your fantasy teams. He has been impressive with his all-round performances in this BBL 2021/22 so far. In 13 games, he has picked up 18 wickets and has also scored 190 runs with the bat.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Kane Richardson is using all his experience and getting the right rewards as well. He has picked up 19 wickets in 11 matches in this tournament with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Top Picks – Wicket-keeper

Matthew Gilkes has accumulated 287 runs in 12 matches in this tournament at an average of 23.91, with the highest score of 93.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sam Harper, Matthew Gilkes, Shaun Marsh (VC), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams (C), Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Zahir Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Gilkes, Aaron Finch, Jason Sangha (C), Mackenzie Harvey, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson (VC), Cameron Boyce, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu

THU vs REN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Sam Harper has piled up 194 runs from 13 matches at an average of around 20. He will be a risky captaincy option for your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Mackenzie Harvey has struck 231 runs in this tournament, which is the most for Renegades. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Oliver Davies has scored 68 runs in 7 matches. Considering his current run of form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview

Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades will feature in the 54th match of the Australian T20 Bash. The Hurricanes have won six out of the 12 matches and are placed in the 5th position in the points table. They have won two of their last five matches.

Renegades has had a very difficult season as the team could win only three out of 12 matches and finds themselves in the last position of the points table. They have lost their last three matches.

Match Details

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 54

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 18th, 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch is likely to have more than enough for the batters and hence, bowlers might struggle. The past few matches at this venue suggest that this game might be a high-scoring encounter.

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Probable Playing XIs for HHU vs MRE

Hobart Hurricanes

Ben McDermott (wk), Matthew Wade (c), Caleb Jewell, D Arcy Short, Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Thomas Rogers, Sandeep Lamichhane, Riley Meredith, Wil Parker

Melbourne Renegades

Jake Fraser, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Mackenzie Harvey, Nic Maddinson (c), Sam Harper (wk), Cameron Boyce, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Kane Richardson, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for HHU vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Kane Richardson has picked 19 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 16.42, an economy of 8.21, and a strike rate of 12.

Ben McDermott is the leading run-scorer in the tournament. He has scored 513 runs in ten matches at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 154.51. McDermott has made two centuries and two half-centuries in the season.

D Arcy Short has made 310 runs in 12 matches at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 103.33. He has made one half-century in the Australian T20 Bash.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Wade (c), Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, D Arcy Short (vc), Nic Maddinson, Tim David, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Ben McDermott, Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Caleb Jewell, Peter Handscomb, Jake Fraser, Nic Maddinson (c), D Arcy Short, Kane Richardson (vc), Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Matthew Wade, Nic Maddinson

Vice-Captain Options: D Arcy Short, Kane Richardson

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview:

At the business end of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes will face Melbourne Renegades in the 54^th match on Tuesday. Hobart Hurricanes are still fighting for the playoff spot. With their 2 matches remaining they have got a massive opportunity to go through. They kept their hopes alive with a win over Sydney Thunder by 9 runs last week. With 6 wins and 6 losses, they are currently placed at the 5^th spot in the standings with 24 points.

The road is almost closed for the Melbourne Renegades as they sit at the bottom of the standings with 15 points. The chances are very slim even if they do win their remaining two matches. The scenario would have been different if they had won the previous game against the Stars.

Match Details:

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 54

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 18^th at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The batters can clear the fence quite easily on this venue as the ball comes a lot better onto the bat. Even the bowlers will get the right reward if they bowl in the right areas. Batting first is always a good option here.

Probable Playing XIs HUR vs REN:

Hobart Hurricanes

Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wk), Matthew Wade (c), D’Arcy Short, Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jack Prestwidge, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for HUR vs REN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Caleb Jewell scored his 1^st half-century of the tournament in the last game against Sydney Thunder. Overall, in 8 matches in this tournament, he has scored 143 runs at a strike rate of 140.19.

Aaron Finch had seen ups and downs in this tournament. Australian white-ball skipper has scored 229 runs in 8 innings in this league at an average of 28.62.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

D’Arcy Short is the 2^nd leading run-scorer for Hurricanes in this year’s BBL. In 12 matches, he has mustered 310 runs at an average of 31 and picked up 5 wickets as well.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Sandeep Lamichhane found his rhythm in the 2^nd half of the tournament. He has scalped 7 wickets in the last 5 matches with the best figures of 2 for 22.

Kane Richardson is using all his experience and getting the right rewards as well. He has picked up 19 wickets in 10 matches in this tournament with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Ben McDermott has had a splendid tournament so far. He still maintains his top spot in the most run-scorers list with 513 runs in 10 matches.

HUR vs REN Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott (c), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (vc), Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Mackenzie Harvey, D’Arcy Short, Kane Richardson, Cameron Boyce, Sandeep Lamichhane

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Sam Harper, Shaun Marsh (c), Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, D’Arcy Short (vc), Kane Richardson, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jack Prestwidge

HUR vs REN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Peter Handscomb has scored 163 runs in 9 innings in this league at an average of 20.37. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Mackenzie Harvey has struck 231 runs in this tournament which is the most for Renegades. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Tim David has scored 18 runs in the last 2 matches, considering his current run of form it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview

Two teams that are occupying the bottom two places in the points table will lock horns with each other in the 48th match of the Australian T20 Bash. The Melbourne Renegades are placed at the 7th spot in the points table and have emerged victorious in 3 out of their 11 encounters.

On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are occupying the 8th position, having won 4 out of their 10 rubbers. Both these sides lost their respective previous matches and will be desperate for a bounce back.

Match Details

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 48

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 13th, at 02:05 PM IST and 07:35 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch will be titled towards the batters. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and we can expect a high-scoring match between these two teams.

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Probable Playing XIs for MRE vs MST

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor / Jack Prestwidge, Zahir Khan

Melbourne Stars

Joe Clarke (wk), Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Qais Ahmad, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Top Picks for MRE vs MST 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Joe Clarke has been in riveting form in this competition and has plundered 303 runs at a stupendous strike rate of 147.08. Clarke will play an important role for his side in this match.

Kane Richardson has prized out 18 batters in the tournament this year and has scalped his wickets at an average of 16.66. If Richardson can scalp a few early wickets, then the opposition will surely be under pressure.

Mackenzie Harvey has scored 223 runs in the competition and has scored them at an average of 27.87.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MRE vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Joe Clarke (VC), Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson, Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright, Haris Rauf, Clint Hinchliffe, Kane Richardson (C)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MRE vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Joe Clarke, Glenn Maxwell (VC), Nic Maddinson, Beau Webster, Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright, Shaun Marsh, Mackenzie Harvey (C), Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Sam Rainbird

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Kane Richardson and Mackenzie Harvey

Vice-Captain Options: Joe Clarke and Glenn Maxwell

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision

Preview:

Melbourne Renegades will battle it out against Melbourne Stars in the 48^th match of the tournament. Both sides are in a must-win situation considering their position in the standings. Renegades are undergoing a rough patch as they have lost two back-to-back matches against Sixers and Thunder. With 3 wins, 7 losses, and a no result, they have positioned themselves at the 6^th spot in the standings with 15 points.

Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are still not able to get back to rhythm despite the return of their key players. They lost to Perth Scorchers in their previous encounter by 47 runs. With 4 wins and 6 losses, they are at the seventh spot in the standings with 14 points. They need to change their approach while batting if they want to qualify for the playoffs.

Match Details:

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 48

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 13th, at 2:05 PM IST and 7:35 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a high-scoring venue. The teams batting first have scored 200 plus runs thrice in the last 4 matches played here. It’s always difficult to chase here and hence batting first is an excellent option.

Also Read: I want to play the 5th Ashes Test despite injury: Ben Stokes

Probable Playing XIs for REN vs STA:

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor/Jack Prestwidge, Zahir Khan

Melbourne Stars

Joe Clarke (wk), Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Qais Ahmad, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Top Picks for REN vs STA Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Shaun Marsh is doing quite well for Renegades in this tournament by scoring useful runs. In 4 matches in this league, he has scored 125 runs at an average of 31.25, with the highest score of 57.

Hilton Cartwright is a hard-hitting batter who has got loads of potential to win matches. In 10 matches in this BBL, he has struck 283 runs at an average of 31.44 with the highest score of 79.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Renegades’ skipper Nic Maddinson has scored one half-century so far in this tournament. Overall in 8 matches, he has accumulated 128 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.

Glenn Maxwell is unpredictable at times. He has got all the shots in the book and if he finds his form there is no stopping him. He has mustered 193 runs in 9 matches in this tournament and has picked up 2 wickets as well.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Kane Richardson is picking wickets regularly for Renegades. In 9 matches, he has bagged 18 wickets at an economy of 8.57 with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Adam Zampa is a clever bowler in this format of the game and knows exactly what needs to be done in pressure situations. He has scalped 6 wickets in this tournament at an economy of 8.03.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Joe Clarke is the leading run-scorer for Stars in this tournament. The Englishman has scored 303 runs in 9 matches at an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 147.08.

REN vs STA Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for REN vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Joe Clarke (c), Shaun Marsh (vc), Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright, Mackenzie Harvey, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for REN vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Joe Clarke, Sam Harper, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Kane Richardson (vc), Cameron Boyce, Adam Zampa

REN vs STA Risky Captaincy Choices:

Aaron Finch averages 26.28 in 7 innings in this tournament. Considering his reasonable form, he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Haris Rauf has bagged 7 wickets in 4 matches in this tournament at an economy of 8.06. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Sam Rainbird has picked up one wicket and scored 10 runs in 2 matches in this tournament. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Unmukt Chand has shared a cryptic post on Twitter after being constantly left out of Melbourne Renegades’ line-up in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22. Chand, who led India to the Under-19 World Cup triumph in 2012, became the first Indian to earn a BBL contract for the men’s tournament. Melbourne Renegades signed him ahead of the season and was looking forward for make a mark in the Australian competition.

However, Chand is yet to get a chance in the playing XI and he doesn’t seem amuse with the same. Notably, teams can name as many as three overseas players in their playing XI. The Renegades, however, have entrusted their local talents instead of filling the overseas spots. In fact, left-arm spinner Zahir Khan was Renegades’ only overseas player in the lineup for the recently-concluded game against Sydney Sixers.

Umukt Chand frustrated after constant exclusion?

After being left out of the playing XI yet again, Chand took to Twitter and made a controversial tweet. “Feels more like a vacation. Thanks Melbourne!!” he tweeted. Twitterati felt Unmukt is frustrated after being left out once again and hurled a taunt towards the team management. Owing to the same, the comment section got flooded in no time.

Feels more like a vacation. Thanks Melbourne!! 🙏

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) January 11, 2022

Notably, Chand announced retirement from Indian cricket last year and moved to USA to pursue his dreams. Owing to the same, he was eligible to play in the BBL. Unlike the present day scenario, Chand looked pretty excited ahead of the competition.

“I’ve loved watching the Big Bash and players around the world coming in. It’s a great platform and I always wanted to play there. I’m really looking forward in the coming years that I can make a name for myself and hopefully win championships for the teams I play for,” Chand said ahead of the competition.

It must be noted that Chand is a top-order batter and Melbourne Renegades are spoiled for choices in that position. Jake Fraser, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh and skipper Nic Maddinson have been occupying the top four places in the line-up. Hence, it remains to be interesting to see whether Chand receives an opportunity or not.

Preview

Melbourne Renegades will battle it out with the Sydney Sixers in the 45th Match of the Australian T20 Bash. The Sixers are positioned at the 3rd spot in the points table and have won 6 out of their 10 matches.

The Renegades are occupying the 6th position, and have tasted victory in only 3 out of their 10 encounters. Both these sides lost their respective previous matches.

Match Details

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Match 45

Venue: GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong

Date & Time: January 11th at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

This pitch will be a balanced one. Both batters and bowlers will be rewarded on this surface. However, as the match progresses, the batters can cash in if they can get their eye in.

Also Read: Reports: KKR interested to rope in Shreyas Iyer as captaincy option

Probable Playing XIs for MRE vs SYS

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk/Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Shadab Khan, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy/Sean Abbott

Top Picks for MRE vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Moises Henriques has been in splendid form in the tournament and has plundered 262 runs at an average of over 40.

Hayden Kerr has prized out 16 batters in the tournament and has taken his wickets at an average of just 11.00.

Mackenzie Harvey has amassed 216 runs in the competition and has scored them at an average of 30.85.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MRE vs SY 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Sam Harper, Josh Philippe, Nic Maddinson, Dan Christian, Will Sutherland, Moises Henriques (C), Mackenzie Harvey (VC), Aaron Finch, Hayden Kerr, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MRE vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Josh Philippe, Nic Maddinson, Shadab Khan, Dan Christian, Moises Henriques, Mackenzie Harvey, Shaun Marsh (VC), Hayden Kerr (C), Jackson Bird, Kane Richardson, Zahir Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Moises Henriques and Hayden Kerr

Vice-Captain Options: Mackenzie Harvey and Shaun Marsh

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.