Squads –
REN –
Sam Harper(w), Aaron Finch(c), Shaun Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, 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
SCO –
Colin Munro, Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Bancroft, Joe Clarke, Ashton Turner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Fawad Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Kelly, Joel Paris, Kurtis Patterson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Sam Whiteman
Team News –
REN –
– Melbourne Renegades 2018 champions will kick off their BBL2020 against Scorchers led by Aaron Finch.
– Captain Aaron Finch will open the Innings along with Sam Harper. Finchy is on his peak form being the highest scorer this year. Harper is also a attacking young talent who will also keep the Wickets.
– Shaun Marsh will bat at 1 down. Very experienced with over 3000 t20 runs.
– Rilee Rossouw and Harvey will bat in middle followed by Benny Howell. Rilee Rossouw scored maiden PSL 100 recently. Benny Howell the English Allrounder has a lot of experience and will contribute through both bat and bowl.
– Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor and Jack Prestwidge will be leading the pace attack.
SCO –
– The Scorchers have Signed Colin Munro and English top order batsman Joe Clarke for this season who will play the 1st game.
– Colin Munro and Josh Inglis will open the innings. Munro is one of the most attacking batsman in t20s but is very inconsistent. Inglis hàd a very good season opening with Livingston last season.
– Cameron Bancroft will bat at 1 down. Bancroft is a important aspect of team with his experience and stroke making.
– Joe Clarke and Aston Turner will bat at 2 and 3 down. Clarke is a English Batsman with a SR of 149 in t20s , Turner is also very important in that middle order with his SR of 134.
– Mitchell Marsh will be batting next. He is a ace Allrounder but his bowling is still under doubt.
– Fawad Ahmed the leggie will lead the spin attack. Turner can assist him.
– Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Matt Kelly and Jason Behrendorff will be the pace attack of team.
Probable XI –
REN –
Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Shaun Marsh, MacKenzie Harvey, Rilee Rossouw, Beau Webster, Benny Howell, Jake Fraser-McGurk/Jon Holland, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Kane Richardson
SCO –
Colin Munro, Josh Inglis(wk), Cameron Bancroft, Joe Clarke, Ashton Turner, Mitch Marsh (C), Matt Kelly, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmad, Andrew Tye
Pitch Report –
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Pitch has been a high-scoring venue in the recent past and the same will be expected
Average Score : 143
Team Blueprint –
WK –
Sam Harper( Open + wk, attacking batsman, Averages 40 against Scorchers)
Josh Inglis( Open + wk, scored 405 runs last season at an average of 28.93, whereas his strike-rate was 153.99)
BAT –
Aaron Finch( Open, no intro needed, very aggressive batsman, highest scorer against India in ODI series, Must have)
S Marsh( 1 down, technically strong + very consistent, 449 runs a Average of 38 last season, Must have )
Colin Munro( Open, very Attacking but inconsistent, 4 T20 centuries on his name )
Rilee Rossouw( 2/3 down, very experienced left hander, PSL hundred recently )
Joe Clarke( 1/2 down, talented englis Batsman, over 1500 t20 runs at a sr of 149 in t20s )
Cameron Bancroft( 1 down, have played test Cricket from Australia, 1090 t20 runs at an impressive Average of 33)
ALL –
M Marsh( Middle order, ace Allrounder of team, 382 runs + 5 Wickets last season, will likely not bowl )
Beau Webster( Middle order + off spin, 599 t20 runs at a good Average of 33)
Jack Prestwidge( Medium pacer + decent batsman, 6 Wickets in 5 games last BBL )
Benny Howell( Middle order + medium pacer, 1600+ runs + 146 t20 Wickets, Must have )
BOWL –
Kane Richardson( Right Arm Medium, best bowler of team, 35 Wickets in last 2 seasons)
Jhye Richardson( Medium pacer, have played international from Australia, 15 Wickets last BBL for the Scorchers)
Josh Lalor( Left arm medium, known for his death bowling skills, 11 Wickets last season)
Andrew Tye( Medium pacer, best bowler of team with good variations, huge experience of 143 t20 games , Must have)
Jason Behrendorff( Left arm fast, known for his swing , 75 t20 Wickets, Must )
Fawad Ahmed( Leggie, genuine wicket taker, 15 Wickets at economy just under 7, Must have)
C/VC –
REN –
Aaron Finch
Benny Howell
Shaun Marsh
SCO –
Colin Munro
Cameron Bancroft
Mitchell Marsh
