BBL:MLR VS BRH 38TH MATCH PREDICTION, DREAM11 TEAM,

PLAYER STATS, FANTASY TEAM, PITCH REPORT, PLAYING11, SQUADS

by INETV
BBL

MATCH NO – 38th MATCH    

SERIES – Men’s Big Bash – 2024-25

DATE – 18th January, 2025

TIME – 11:30 AM IST

VENUE – Dockland Stadium, Melbourne

INTRODUCTION

The Big Bash League (BBL) is one of the premier professional Twenty20 cricket leagues in the world. Founded in 2011 by Cricket Australia, it is modeled after the Indian Premier League (IPL) and showcases some of the most exciting cricketing talent from Australia and around the globe.

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season is set to run from December 15, 2024, to January 27, 2025. The tournament will feature eight teams: Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, Perth Scorchers, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. The format consists of a single round-robin stage followed by playoffs, with a total of 44 matches scheduled.

Teams: 

The league features 8 city-based franchises, representing different regions of Australia:

Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers,Sydney Thunder.

Format:

The tournament follows a double round-robin format, where each team plays multiple matches against others, followed by knockout stages including eliminators, qualifiers, and the grand final.

Points are awarded for wins, and the top teams progress to the playoffs.

Records and Dominance:

The Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in BBL history, having won multiple titles.

Players like Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis and Rashid Khan are among the standout performers in the league’s history.

PITCH REPORT

Docklands Stadium, also known as Marvel Stadium, is a premier cricket venue in Melbourne, Australia, serving as the home ground for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL). The stadium features a drop-in pitch with natural grass and a retractable roof, ensuring play continues regardless of weather conditions. 

Pitch Characteristics:

Surface: The pitch at Docklands Stadium is generally flat, providing favorable conditions for batting. Batsmen often enjoy playing here due to the consistent bounce and pace. 

Seam Movement: Fast bowlers may find some assistance with seam movement and tennis ball-like bounce, especially during the initial overs. This can pose challenges for batsmen early in the innings. 

Statistics:

BBL Matches: As of January 2025, Docklands Stadium has hosted 69 BBL matches, with teams batting first winning 30 times and those batting second securing 39 victories. The average first innings score is approximately 157. 

High Scores: The highest total recorded at this venue is 223 runs, while the lowest is 57 runs. The highest successful chase stands at 222 runs.

Tactical Considerations:

Batting Strategy: Batsmen should exercise caution during the initial overs to counter any seam movement. Once settled, the pitch offers opportunities for free scoring.

Bowling Strategy: Fast bowlers can exploit early movement, while spinners might play a crucial role in the middle overs, especially if the pitch offers some turn.

Toss Decision: Recent trends indicate a slight advantage for teams chasing, with the last five matches won by the side batting second. Captains winning the toss might prefer to field first. 

Conclusion:

Docklands Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with a slight edge for batsmen due to the flat nature of the pitch. Teams should strategize accordingly, considering the initial assistance for bowlers and the historical success of chasing teams.

GROUND STATS (BBL)  

    TOTAL MATCH                   67
AVERAGE SCORE                 165+
  BATTING 1ST WON                   29
    BATTING 2ND WON                   38
          NO RESULT                   00

SCORING PATTERN

      BELOW SCORE 150                     20
    BETWEEN 150 TO 169                     24
    BETWEEN 170 TO 189                     16
      ABOVE SCORE 190                      07

BOWLERS STATS ON DOCKLANDS GROUND (BBL)

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 67

PACER WICKETS – 460

SPINNER WICKETS – 240.

MATCH PREVIEW

38th match played between Defending Champion Brisbane Heat (BRH) and One time winner Melbourne Renegades (MLR) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this season Melbourne Renegades(HBH) team performed very poot and won only 3 matches and lost 6 matches out of 9 matches and last position in point table in point table whereas Brisbane Heat (BRH) performed not too good and won 3 matches and lost 5 matches and out of 9 matches and fifth position in point table.    

Last Time when both teams MLR VS BRH met in a league match Melbourne Renegades team scored 162 runs and Brisbane Heat team successfully chased the total and won the match by 6 wickets.

Brisbane Heat is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeny, Jimmy Peirson, Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw.Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Paul Walter.

On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They have a talented batting line-up, including the likes of Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Jonathan Wells, Tim Seifert, Laurie Evans. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Will Sutherland, Thomas Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.

Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat.

HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS 

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 21

  • MLR WIN – 13
  • BRH WIN – 08
  • NO RESULT – 00

MLR VS BRH TEAM NEWS,SQUADS, PLAYING11 & PLAYER STATS                           

BRISBANE HEAT (BRH)

TEAM NEWS     

  • Defended Champion Brisbane Heat performed not too well in this season and won 3 matches and lost 5 matches out of 9 and fifth position in point table.
  • When the Last match was played between Melbourne Renegades & Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Heat team successfully chased a score of 162 runs and won the match by 6 wickets.
  • Usman Khawaja has scored 23 runs in 1 inning in this season of Big Bash.
  • Marnus Labuschagne has scored 77 runs in 1 inning in this season of Big Bash.
  • Nathan McSweeney has scored 180 runs and also took 1 wicket in 7 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Max Bryant has scored 247 runs in 8 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Matt Renshaw has scored 240 runs in 8 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Xavier Bartlett has taken 11 wickets in 8 innings in this season of Big Bash League.
  • Spencer Johnson has taken 13 wickets in 6 innings in this season of Big Bash League.
  • In the last BBL match Brisbane Heat team failed to defend a massive total of 206 runs and lost the match by 5 wickets against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Marnus Labuschagne scored 77 runs, Tom Alsop scored 39 runs, Matt Renshaw scored 40 runs and Usman Khawaja scored 23 runs in the previous match against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Spencer Johnson took 3 wickets, Xavier Bartlett & Mitchell Swepson took 1-1 wickets in the previous match against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Both teams played 21 matches and Brisbane Heat team won 08 matches and lost 13 matches against Melbourne Renegades.

SQUADS

Batting – Jimmy Peirson (wk), Tom Alsop (wk), Max Bryant, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Tom Banton (wk).

Bowling – Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Will Prestwige, Mitchell Swepson.

All Rounder – Nathan McSweeney ©, Paul Walter, Jack Wood, Micheal Neser, Callum Vidler, Jack Wildermuth.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Usman Khawaja ©, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Max Braynt, Tom Alsop (wk), Mitchel Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johsnon, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann. 

PLAYER STATS:

1. USMAN KHAWAJA © – LHB

Recent 5 Innings 23r, 41r, 2r, 57r, 21r.
Stats on venue 2 INNINGS – 105 RUNS – 105A.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 59r, 77r, 48r, 34r, 0r.
Total Stats vs MLR 10 INNINGS – 428 RUNS – 53.5A.

2. NATHAN McSWEENEY – RHB+RAO

Recent 5 Innings 14r, 43r, 7r, 9r, 34r.
Stats on venue 2 INNINGS – 15 RUNS -0W.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 9r.
Total Stats vs MLR 1 INNING – 9 RUNS.

3. MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE – RHB+RALB

Recent 5 Innings 77+0W, 6r, 2r, 72r, 70r.
Stats on venue 4 INNINGS – 120 RUNS -1W.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 23r, 49+1W, 28+0W, 20+0W, 1W.
Total Stats vs MLR 5 INNINGS -121 RUNS – 2W.

4. MATT RENSHAW – LHB+RAO

Recent 5 Innings 40r, 34r, 48r, 9r, 1r.
Stats on venue 3 INNINGS – 140 RUNS – 140A.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 48r, 27r, 29r, 30r, 35r.
Total Stats vs MLR 10 INNINGS – 267 RUNS.

5. MAX BRYANT – RHB

Recent 5 Innings 4r, 18r, 72r, 77r, 2r.
Stats on venue 3 INNINGS – 112 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 5r, 0r, 18r, 26r, 23r.
Total Stats vs MLR 7 INNINGS – 134 RUNS.

6. TOM ASLOP (WK) – LHB

Recent 5 Innings 39r, 10r, 9r, 66r, 0r.
Stats on venue NOT PLAYED YET.
5 Innings Against vs MLR NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs MLR NOT PLAYED YET.

7. MICHEAL NESER – RHB+RAMF

Recent 5 Innings 5+0W, 18+0W, 2W, 4W, 1W.
Stats on venue 7 INNINGS – 43 RUNS – 9W.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 0W, 2W, 4W, 1W, 2W.
Total Stats vs MLR 13 INNINGS – 108 RUNS – 18W.

8. XAVIER BARTLETT – RAMF

Recent 5 Innings 1W, 0W, 1W, 4W, 1W.
Stats on venue 4 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 1W, 3W, 0W, 1W, 2W.
Total Stats vs MLR 6 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS.

9. SPENCER JOHNSON – LAMF

Recent 5 Innings 3W, 2W, 3W, 1W, 0W.
Stats on venue 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 1W, 0W.
Total Stats vs MLR 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET.

10. MITCHELL SWEPSON  – RALB

Recent 5 Innings 1W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W.
Stats on venue 5 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 1W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 2W.
Total Stats vs MLR 11 INNINGS – 9 WICKETS.

11. MATTTHEW KHNEMANN – LAO

Recent 5 Innings 0W, 3W, 2W, 0W, 0W.
Stats on venue 4 INNINGS – 1 WICKET.
5 Innings Against vs MLR 0W, 0W, 0W, 3W, 1W.
Total Stats vs MLR 5 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS.

MELBOURNE RENEGADES (MLR)

TEAM NEWS

  • Melbourne Renegades performed not too good in this season and won 3 matches lost 6 matches out of 9 matches and last positions in the point table. 
  • When the Last match was played between Brisbane Heat & Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Renegades team failed to defend a total of 162 runs and lost the match by 6 wickets.
  • Josh Brown has scored 151 runs in 8 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Tim Seifert has scored 200 runs in 9 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Jacob Bethell has scored 195 runs and also took 4 wickets in 8 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Kane Richardson took 8 wickets in 7 innings in the previous season of Big Bash.
  • Adam Zampa took 10 wickets in 9 innings in the previous season of Big Bash.
  • Thomas Rogers has taken 16 wickets in 9 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • Will Sutherland has scored 178 runs and also taken 9 wickets in 9 innings in this season of Big Bash.
  • In the last BBL match Melbourne Renegades team failed to defend a total of 154 runs and lost the match by 4 wickets against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Tim Seifert scored 24 runs, Jacob Bethell scored 87 runs in 50 balls  and Will Sutherland scored 15 runs in the previous match against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Jacob Bethell took 2 wickets, Thomas Rogers, Fergus O’Neil & Callum Stow took 1 wickets each in the previous match against Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Both teams played 21 matches and Melbourne Renegades team won 13 matches and lost 08 matches against Brisbane Heat.

SQUADS

Batting – Tim Seifert (wk), Harry Dixon, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Jonathan Wells.

Bowling – Nathan Lyon, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa.

All Rounder – Jacob Bethell, Fergus O’Neill, Will Sutherland.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Harris, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jonathan Wells, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland ©, Fergus O’Neil, Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa, Callum Stow.

PLAYER STATS:

1. MARCUS HARRIS – LHB

Recent 5 Innings 1r, 1r, 21r, 41r, 0r.
Stats on venue 17 INNINGS – 232 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH 6r, 2r, 28r, 42r, 9r.
Total Stats vs BRH 8 INNINGS – 177 RUNS.

2. JOSH BROWN – RHB

Recent 5 Innings 6r, 4r, 6r, 66r, 22r.
Stats on venue 6 INNINGS – 141 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

3. JAKE FRASER-McGURK – RHB

Recent 5 Innings 19r, 0r, 12r, 1r, 26r.
Stats on venue 17 INNINGS – 376 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH 55r, 6r, 3r, 6r, 7r.
Total Stats vs BRH 6 INNINGS – 117 RUNS.

4. TIM SEIFERT  (WK) – RHB

Recent 5 Innings 24r, 26r, 0r, 17r, 4r.
Stats on venue 4 INNINGS – 75 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

5. JACOB BETHELL – LHB

Recent 5 Innings 87+2W, 1+1W, 2r, 49r, 21r.
Stats on venue 4 INNINGS – 101 RUNS – 2W.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

6. HARRY DIXON – LHB+RAO

Recent 5 Innings 1r, 13r, 13+2W, 1+0W, 19+1W.
Stats on venue 1 INNING – 13 RUNS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

7. WILL SUTHERLAND © – RHB+RAMF

Recent 5 Innings 15+0W, 15+0W, 70+2W, 9+0W, 18+0W.
Stats on venue 22 INNINGS – 176 RUNS – 12W.
5 Innings Against vs BRH 12+0W, 7+0W, 6+0W, 0W, 5+0W.
Total Stats vs BRH 7 INNINGS – 61 RUNS – 3W.

8. TOM ROGERS – RAMF

Recent 5 Innings 1W, 2W, 49+2W, 1W, 2W.
Stats on venue 18 INNINGS – 26 WICKETS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH 20+0W, 2W, 4W, 1W, 38+1W.
Total Stats vs BRH 7 INNINGS – 75 RUNS – 8W.

9. FERGUS O’NEIL – RHB+RAMF

Recent 5 Innings 1W, 12+2W, 0W, 0W, 1W.
Stats on venue 5 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

10. ADAM ZAMPA – RALB

Recent 5 Innings 0W, 2W, 3W, 0W, 2W.
Stats on venue 16 INNINGS – 21 WICKETS.
5 Innings Against vs BRH 1W, 0W, 2W, 2W, 1W.
Total Stats vs BRH 17 INNINGS – 19 WICKETS.

11. CALLUM STOW – LAC

Recent 5 Innings 1W, 0W, 4W, 1W, 3W.
Stats on venue NOT PLAYED YET.
5 Innings Against vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.
Total Stats vs BRH NOT PLAYED YET.

FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM

SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – T. Seifert.

BATSMEN – U. Khawaja, M. Labuschagne, J. Bethell, M. Bryant.

ALL-ROUNDERS – M. Neser, M. Renshaw, W. Sutherland.

BOWLERS – X. Bartlett, T. Rogers, S. Johnson.

GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – T. Seifert.

BATSMEN – N. McSweeney, U. Khawaja, M. Labuschagne, J. Bethell.

ALL-ROUNDERS – M. Neser, M. Renshaw, W. Sutherland.

BOWLERS – X. Bartlett, T. Rogers, S. Johnson.

BACK-UPSA. Zampa, M. Kuhnemann, J. Brown.                       

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) -J. Bethell, T. Rogers.

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – U. Khawaja, M. Labuschagne. 

POSSIBLE OUTCOME – 

BRISBANE HEAT  MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.

 

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