Probable XI –
Melbourne Stars –
Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Burns, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Ahmed Daniyal
Hobart Hurricanes –
Ben McDermott (wk), Josh Kann, Matthew Wade (c), D Arcy Short, Tim David, Caleb Jewell, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Ben McDermott
2. Hilton Cartwright
3. Marcus Stoinis
4. Caleb Jewell
5. Glenn Maxwell(C)
6. Beau Webster
7. D’Arcy Short(VC)
8. Nathan Coulter-Nile
9. Adam Zampa
10. Sandeep Lamichhane
11. Riley Meredith
– Glenn Maxwell and D’Arcy Short looks safest C/VC choices considering their top order batting and atleast a couple of overs with the bowl.
– Taking punt on Marcus Stoinis who has done extremely well at venue and H2H innings.
– Dropped Matthew Wade and Joe Clarke as they might not go big in consecutive innings considering their inconsistent form.
– Beau Webster might be a decent credit saver punt especially while batting in first innings.
– Didn’t took Thomas Rogers as he’s failing to take wickets in consecutive matches.
– Nathan Coulter-Nile and Meredith are must picks considering their good numbers at venue and H2H matches.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Ben McDermott
2. Joe Burns
3. Marcus Stoinis
4. Caleb Jewell
5. Glenn Maxwell(C)
6. D’Arcy Short(VC)
7. Jordan Thompson
8. Nathan Coulter-Nile
9. Adam Zampa
10. Sandeep Lamichhane
11. Riley Meredith
– Ben McDermott might be another good VC choice especially while batting in second innings.
– Taking punt on Joe Burns who might come handy with bat if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Jordan Thompson might be a decent credit saver pick as he’s expected to bat up the order and bowl a couple of overs too.
– Dropped Tim David as he might not go big in consecutive innings with bat and no chances with bowl in presence of Thompson.
– Must try Nathan Coulter-Nile as C/VC in 10-20-339 members league especially while bowling in first innings.
Grand League Combination –
1. Ben McDermott
2. Joe Burns
3. Peter Handscomb
4. Marcus Stoinis(C)
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. D’Arcy Short
7. Jordan Thompson(VC)
8. Nathan Coulter-Nile
9. Adam Zampa
10. Sandeep Lamichhane
11. Riley Meredith
– Marcus Stoinis looks an open captain choice considering his due knock of the season and excellent numbers at venue and H2H matches with the bat.
– Jordan Thompson might be a good VC choice as he’s expected to bat at 2-3 down and bowl part time overs.
– Peter Handscomb and Joe Burns might come handy with bat if a couple of top order batters from respective teams depart early.
– Must try Sam Rainbird and Ahmed Daniyal in a couple of GL combinations.
– Riley Meredith can be another good C/VC choice especially while bowling in second innings.