Probable XI –
Melbourne Renegades –
Aaron Finch (C), Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Peter Hatzoglou, Jack Prestwidge, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor
Brisbane Heat –
Marnus Labuschagne, Chris Lynn (C), Joe Denly, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (WK), Jack Wildermuth, Mitch Swepson, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Morne Morkel
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Sam Harper
2. Marnus Labuschagne(C)
3. Chris Lynn(VC)
4. Joe Burns
5. Aaron Finch
6. Shaun Marsh
7. Jack Wildermuth
8. Jack Prestwidge
9. Mark Stekeete
10. Mitchell Swepson
11. Peter Hatzoglou
– Marnus Labuschagne looks safest captain pick as he’s opening the innings & bowling 2-3 overs too.
– Chris Lynn might be a good VC pick considering his average of 30 in 12 H2H matches.
– Aaron Finch might be a good punt as he has averaged 53 against the opponent in 9 games.
– Expecting at least a decent knock from Burns as he’s failing from last couple of games.
– Peter Hatzoglou is a must pick considering his consistency in each of the game this season.
– Mitchell Swepson might be a good punt as he might get to bowl in death in the absence of Kane Richardson.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Sam Harper
2. Marnus Labuschagne(C)
3. Chris Lynn
4. Beau Webster
5. Aaron Finch(VC)
6. Jack Wildermuth
7. Lewis Gregory
8. Jack Prestwidge
9. Mitchell Swepson
10. Mark Steketee
11. Peter Hatzoglou
– Expecting a good knock from Finch as he has averaged above 50 in H2H matches & also failing continously from last 4-5 matches.
– Dropped Shaun Marsh as he doesn’t have good numbers against the opponent.
– Beau Webster might be a good punt as he can play good knock if top order of Renegades fails early.
– Jack Prestwidge will be another good punt as he’s getting promoted to bat up the order & bowling in death overs.
Grand League Combination –
1. Jimmy Pierson
2. Aaron Finch(C)
3. Beau Webster
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Jack Wildermuth
6. Jack Prestwidge
7. Lewis Gregory(VC)
8. Imad Wasim
9. Mitchell Swepson
10. Josh Lalor
11. Mark Stekeete
– Lewis Gregory might be a good captain pick in GL as he’s batting at three down & bowling a couple of overs too.
– Dropped Chris Lynn as he’s a hit or miss type of batsmen who might get out early.
– Imad Wasim can be a good GL pick as he’s getting at least a wicket in each match & might score decent runs too.
– Expecting Josh Lalor to take at least a couple of wickets especially while bowling first.
