REN vs HEA, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Play Report | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat

38th match in Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an electrifying showdown as Melbourne Renegades assume Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday.

Since this is the third last match of the group stage of the tournament, all eyes are on the fight for the fourth and last place in the playoffs, because the first three teams, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixersand Sydney Thunder they have already secured their seats.

Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, the Melbourne Renegades face an uphill battle after their recent 4-wicket loss to the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the fifth-place Heat still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. For the Heat, this game is a do-or-die situation after their previous 5-winner 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
• Place of action: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Marvel Stadium Pitch Report:

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium presents a challenging contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers some early movement and bounce that can trouble batsmen, especially pacers. However, once the batsmen adjust to the conditions, scoring becomes easier. Teams winning the toss usually elect to bowl first to take advantage of the early help the pitch provides to the fast bowlers.

REN vs HEA Dream11 Predictions:

• Gatekeeper: Tim Seifert
• Butters: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Versatile players: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Spencer Johnson

REN vs HEA Dream11 Captain and Co-Captain Predictions:

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 GMT):

Determine:

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

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