Squads –
REN –
Kane Richardson (c), Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Zahir Khan, Joshua Lalor, Jono Merlo, Mohammad Nabi, James Pattinson, Mitch Perry, Jack Prestwidge, James Seymour, Will Sutherland, Reece Topley
STR –
Peter Siddle (c), Wes Agar, Daniel Drew, George Garton, Ryan Gibson, Thomas Kelly, Rashid Khan, Harry Nielsen (wk), Liam Scott, Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Daniel Worrall.
Team News –
REN –
– Melbourne Renegades have declared a 17 member squad for the opening encounter against Adelaide Strikers. Team will be led by Kane Richardson.
– Jono Merlo and James Seymour have joined the squad as replacement players, for Nic Maddinson and Shaun Marsh.Seymour scored brilliant 59 in one of the practice games.
– Aaron Finch will open the Innings along with Sam Harper. Finch the name is enough in t20s but had a very forgettable season last year. Harper will keep the Wickets.
– Mackenzie Harvey will bat at 1 down followed by Jake Fraser McGurk. Harvey scored brilliant 60 in warmup game. Both are young and attacking batsman.
– Mohammad Nabi will bat in middle with Pattinson and Will Sutherland to follow. Team has a very weak middle order as there is no proper batsman after Nabi to rely on.
– Cameron Boyce and Zahir Khan will be crusial with their spin for Renegades.
– James Pattinson, Kane Richardson and Reece Topley will lead the pace bowling of team. Will Sutherland/Jack Prestwidge whoever plays will join them.
STR –
– Adelaide Strikers have named a 13-player squad ahead of their first game against Renegades which is their away game.
– Peter Siddle will lead the Strikers in the absence of captain Travis Head and vice-captain Alex Carey, as they are on national duties.
– Daniel Drew can make his debut, he is a hard hitting batsman who won the Bradman medal in 2017.
– Jake Weatherald and Matthew Short will open for the Strikers. Weatherald had a stellar last season where he scored 400+ runs. Short is a attacking lad and can also bowl some off spin.
– Harry Nielsen will keep the Wickets and bat at 1 down. Haven’t got much chance to showcase his skills, have good chance in absence of Alex Carey.
– Jono Wells and Ryan Gibson will handle the middle school. Gibson is an attacking batsman and he showed the se in few innings last season.
– Rashid Khan will lead the spin attack. Matthew short can bowl a few overs if needed.
– George Garton, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar and Daniel Worrall will lead the pace attack of team.
Probable XI –
REN –
Aaron Finch, Sam Harper(wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland/Jack Prestwidge, James Pattinson, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan
STR –
Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jono Wells, Ryan Gibson, Liam Scott/Daniel Drew, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle (c), Wes Agar, Daniel Worrall
Pitch Report –
Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
The pitch at the Marvel Stadium is generally an excellent one for batting. The spinners may get some help but it will be a very good Batting wicket.
Team Blueprint –
WK –
Sam Harper(Open, RHB + wk, very attacking batsman, top scorer of team last year with 351 runs and SR of 131, Must have choice )
Harry Nielsen (1 down, LHB + wk, 134 runs in 12 BBL games, quality cricketer )
BAT –
Aaron Finch(Open, RHB, big name in t20 cricket, very poor season last year, looked good in WC 2021)
Jake Weatherald( Open, LHB, highest scorer for Strikers last season with 451 runs, very consistent performer)
Jono Wells(2 down, RHB, consistent performer for the Strikers from past 2-3 years, 263 runs in 13 games last season)
Jake Fraser McGurk( 2 down, LHB, 127 runs in 10 games last season, can also bowl some Legspin)
M Harvey( 1 down, LHB, 3 50s in last 5 games, 198 runs in 9 innings last season)
Ryan Gibson(Middle order, RHB, very attacking cricketer, SR of 148 last season)
ALL –
M Nabi( 3 down, RHB + Off spin, one of the best all-rounder around, 1500 runs + 73 wickets in T20I cricket, Must have)
Will Sutherland( Right Arm medium fast + RHB, important with both bat and bowl, played just 4 games last season)
M Short(Open, RHB + off spin, 458 runs in 34 t20 games, don’t ball much in t20s )
BOWL –
Rashid Khan ( Leg Spin, best spinner in world cricket, 13 wickets in 8 games against Renegades)
Peter Siddle(Right Arm medium fast, very experienced, 19 Wickets in 13 games last season)
James Pattinson(Right Arm Fast, hit the deck, very experienced bowler, 58 wickets in t20s, 2 wickets in warmup game )
Kane Richardson( Right Arm medium fast, International experience, 15 Wickets in 11 games last season, must have)
Cameron Boyce( Leg spinner, wicket taking option, 87 t20 Wickets, can also bat )
Daniel Worrall(Right Arm medium fast, known for his swing early on the innings, 40 t20 Wickets)
George Garton(Left arm medium fast, very good with his variations, can also bowl)
Wes Agar( Right Arm Fast, can bowl upto 150ks, hit the deck bowler, 22 wickets last season)
Josh Lalor( Left arm medium fast, has very good variations at death, 10 Wickets in 9 innings against Strikers)
Reece Topley( Left arm medium fast, 7ft tall bowler, 119 t20 Wickets in just 89 games, will get good help of wicket )
Zahir Khan ( Left arm wrist spin, Afghani Spinner, 74 wickets in 64 t20 games, Must )
C/VC Options –
REN –
Aaron Finch
Mohammad Nabi
STR –
Jake Weatherald
Rashid Khan