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 their last contest against the Renegades and are favorates for this too. Nathan Coulter Nile is back for the Stars.
– Andre Fletcher will open the innings for the stars along with Marcus Stoinis. Fletcher after a string of bad performances smashed 89 runs last 2nd game but was again out cheaply on 7 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 scored 43 in last game.
– Glenn Maxwell will bat at 2 down followed by Nic Maddinson. Maxwell is also bowling good number of overs. Maxi scored 20 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 2nd game.
– Billy Stanlake, Nathan Coulter Nile, 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 11 games. They are already out of the competition race so can play freely and make some changes in the team.
– Aaron Finch 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.
– 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.
– M Harvey will bat at 2 down. His Batting position has been shifted in every game he opened in last 2nd game and batted again in middle last game.
– Jake Frazer and Beau Webster will bat in middle followed by Imad Wasim. Both Imad and Webster will contribute through both bat and bowl.
– Imad Wasim and Peter Hatzoglou will be handling the spin duties. Hatzoglou has been brilliant in overall tournament being the 2nd highest scorer for Renegades.
– Kane Richardson, Jack Prestwidge and Will Sutherland will be leading the pace attack.
Probable XI –
STA –
Andre Fletcher (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Nathan Coulter Nile, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird/Liam Hatcher.
REN –
M Harvey, Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Aaron Finch, Beau Webster, Jake Frazer, Imad Wasim, Peter Hatzoglou, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland.
Pitch Report –
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Pitch here has been very slow in last BBL season and is a difficult ground to chase on.
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, among top 5 scorers this season, 24 last game)
Andre Fletcher(Open + wk, hard hitter of the ball, 34,20 against NZ in t20 series, 89 last 2nd game, hit or miss)
Nick Larkin( Middle order, young talent, 297 runs in 11 games last season, 43(32b) last game)
H Cartwright ( 3 down, brilliant form with both bat and bowl, decent this tournament so far, 30(17b) last 2nd game)
ALL –
Marcus Stoinis( Open, bowling is still not confirmed, 705 runs last BBL, 43 last game, Must have)
Glenn Maxwell( 2 down + off spin, 167 runs at a SR of 194 against India recently, 20 runs + 1w last game, Must have )
Imad Wasim ( Lower order + slow left arm, very good t20 bowler, bowls mostly in powerplay)
Beau Webster( 3 down + off spin, 700+ t20 runs at a good Average of 33, 50 runs last 2nd 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, 15 Wickets this season, 2w last game)
Adam Zampa( Leggie, best bowler of team, no into needed, 6w in last 2 games)
Nathan Coulter Nile ( Right Arm fast, team’s main bowler, back after injury, 4-for in 1st game, Must have)
Billy Stanlake( Tall Right arm pacer, poor last BBL with just 4 Wickets, decent bbl with 10 Wickets, 2w last game )
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 15 Wickets in 9 games, Must have , 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, 13 Wickets in 10 games, Must try )
C/VC –
STA –
Marcus Stoinis
Glenn Maxwell
REN –
Aaron Finch
Shaun Marsh
Kane Richardson
