Squads –
STA –
Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell(c), Andre Fletcher(w), Clint Hinchliffe, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa, Liam Hatcher, Zahir Khan
REN –
Sam Harper(w), Aaron Finch(c) Beau Webster, Benny Howell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Lalor, Mitchell Perry, Jon Holland, Kane Richardson, Brody Couch, Zak Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Peter Hatzoglou, Jack Prestwidge, Noor Ahmed
Team News –
STA –
– The Stars won a brilliant contest against the Strikers by a massive margin of 111 runs. Zampa was the star of the show with 5 Wickets.
– Andre Fletcher will open the innings for the stars along with Marcus Stoinis. Fletcher after a string of bad performances smashed 89 runs last game.
– Nick Larkin will bat at 1 down. Larkin had a brilliant last year with 2 50+ scores in 4 games but haven’t got much chance to play this season. He batted lower down the order last game.
– Glenn Maxwell will bat at 2 down followed by Nic Maddinson. Maxwell is also bowling good number of overs. Maxi smashed 37 runs last game.
– Hilton Cartwright will bat next. Cartwright has been brilliant so far contributing with both bat and bowl but haven’t converted his scores into a big one.
– Adam Zampa, Zahir Khan and Glenn Maxwell will lead the spin attack for the Stars. Zampa took 5 while both Maxi and Zahir Khan 2 Wickets each last game.
– Billy Stanlake, Haris Rauf, Sam Rainbird/Liam Hatcher will handle the pace attack.
REN –
– Melbourne Renegades are having even worst outing than last season with just 2 win in their 10 games. They are already out of the competition race so can play freely and make some changes in the team.
– Aaron Finch/M Harvey will open the Innings along with Shaun Marsh. Finchy hasn’t been on his best this BBL but is a quality batsman and can play big anyday. He demoted himself to no 4 last game and Harvey opened.
– Young Sam Harper will bat at 1 down. Harper attacks from the very 1st ball and but has been very inconsistent. He will also keep the Wickets.
– Jake Frazer and Beau Webster will bat in middle followed by Imad Wasim. Both Imad and Webster will contribute through both bat and bowl. Jake Frazer played very good innings in limited opportunity he got.
– Noor Ahmad and Imad Wasim will be handling the spin duties. Hatzoglou was brilliant last game where he picked 2 Wicket and was very economical.
– Kane Richardson, Jack Prestwidge will be leading the pace attack. Both took 1 Wicket each last game.
Probable XI –
STA –
Andre Fletcher (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Haris Rauf, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird/Liam Hatcher.
REN –
M Harbey, Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Aaron Finch, Beau Webster, Jake Frazer, Imad Wasim, Peter Hatzoglou, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Noor Ahmad
Pitch Report –
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Pitch has been a high-scoring venue in the recent past and the same will be expected on Sunday. Spinners especially leg spinners will play a big role here.
Average Score : 160
Team Blueprint –
WK –
Sam Harper( 1 down + wk, attacking batsman, 66 against Hobart 3rd game, decent choice this game )
Ben Dunk( 3/4 down, hard hitter, 300 runs in PSL at SR of 167, can drop as will bat low in SL )
Seb Gotch( Middle order, 325 runs for the stars in BBL )
BAT –
Aaron Finch( Open/2 down, no intro needed, very aggressive batsman, highest scorer against India in ODI series recently, poor form, Still Must have)
S Marsh( Open, technically strong + very consistent, 449 runs a Average of 38 last season, 50 in 1st game, 69,87, 0 last 3 games played, Must have)
Andre Fletcher(Open + wk, hard hitter of the ball, 34,20 against NZ in t20 series, 89 last game, hit or miss)
Nick Larkin( Middle order, young talent, 297 runs in 11 games last season, risky but best GL pick this game)
H Cartwright ( 3 down, brilliant form with both bat and bowl, decent this tournament so far, 30(17b) last game)
ALL –
Marcus Stoinis( Open, bowling is still not confirmed, 705 runs last BBL, 97 last 3rd game, Must have)
Glenn Maxwell( 1/2 down + off spin, 167 runs at a SR of 194 against India recently, 46(26b), 39(29b), 71*, 23,70 + 1w, 2w last 7 of 8 game, Must have )
Imad Wasim ( Lower order + slow left arm, very good t20 bowler, 1w last game , bowls mostly in powerplay)
Beau Webster( 3 down + off spin, 700+ t20 runs at a good Average of 33, 50 runs last game)
Jack Prestwidge( Medium pacer + decent batsman, 6 Wickets in 5 games last BBL, 1 Wickets last game)
BOWL –
Kane Richardson( Right Arm Medium, best bowler of team, 35 Wickets in last 2 seasons, 13 Wickets this season)
Haris Rauf ( Pacer, got extreme pace, highest wicket taker for the stars last season, bowled just 1 over last game last game, Must have )
Adam Zampa( Leggie, best bowler of team, no into needed, 5w last game)
Billy Stanlake( Tall Right arm pacer, poor last BBL with just 4 Wickets, decent bbl with 8 Wickets )
C Hinchcliffe( Left arm orthodox, decent last season with 8 Wickets, credit saver this game if plays)
Zahir Khan ( Chinnaman, mystery spinner, 2 Wickets last game, Must )
Liam Hatcher( Pacer, excellent this tournament with 10 Wickets in 7 games, Must have if plays , will also save credits )
Josh Lalor( Left arm medium, known for his death bowling skills, 11 Wickets last season, must have due to death bowling )
Peter Hatzoglou ( Leggie, has been very impressive this season, 12 Wickets in 9 games, Must try )
C/VC –
STA –
Marcus Stoinis
Glenn Maxwell
REN –
Aaron Finch
Shaun Marsh
Kane Richardson
