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BBL 2021/22 Match 11: HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today | Heat vs Renegades Key Players | Carrara Pitch Report
Two teams in need of a win go head-to-head in this important clash as Brisbane Heat (last) and Melbourne Renegades (second-last) occupy the bottom two places on the BBL 11 ladder. While it is still early in the season, both sides will be aiming to ensure they don’t fall too behind from the other teams.
In a boost for the Renegades, skipper Nic Maddinson is back in their squad after leading Australia A to victory over the England Lions. Maddinson is enjoying a great season so far, and will add some much needed form and quality to the Renegades lineup that were bundled out for just 100 in their last game against the Strikers.
The Heat, who were excellent at the backend of last season, are yet to register a single point in BBL 11. They have had their chances in the opening two games, only to squander the advantage due to poor periods of play – particularly at the top of the order. If they lose again today, it won’t be curtains in a long season, but they need to get going and their first home game represents a good opportunity to do so.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Brisbane Heat:
- Chris Lynn has the most runs of any Heat player against the Renegades. He has scored 349 runs against them in 13 innings at an average of 31.73 and strike rate of 143.03, including two half-centuries last season.
- Lynn has similar numbers at Carrara Oval. The right-hander has struck 251 runs in seven innings at an average of 35.86 and strike rate of 126.13.
- Ben Duckett missed out in the last game after making 46 off 35 balls in his first match. He is striking at 146.78 in 23 short-form matches this year (662, avg. 31.52).
- Sam Heazlett has been in some good touch with scores of 42 (37) and 34 (17) so far this season. He has a half-century vs Renegades, but just 48 runs in his remaining four matches against them.
- Xavier Bartlett has arguably been player of the tournament so far for the Heat. He has taken 1/20 and 1/34 with the ball, and he has been strong with the bat (26* off 18 balls and 34* off 25 balls).
- Mujeeb ur Rahman will be key against a Renegades lineup that has a couple of left-handers in their top order. He is conceding just six runs an over so far in BBL 11 and has taken 35 wickets in 27 matches this year at an economy rate of just 6.68.
Melbourne Renegades:
- Nic Maddinson is in terrific touch. He smashed 71 off 46 balls in the second innings for Australia A against England Lions after some big scores in Sheffield Shield cricket.
- Maddinson will be aiming to improve on his poor record vs Heat: 11 inns, 158 runs, avg. 15.80, SR 117.04.
- Sam Harper has made two starts this season (33 off 28 balls and 33 off 31 balls). Can he find greater fluency today? He has scored 155 runs in five matches vs Heat at an average of 38.75 and strike rate of 135.96.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk scored a 33-ball 40 vs Heat last season. If he gets a chance today, watch out.
- Mohammad Nabi has been dismissed just once in three innings vs Heat (69 runs, SR 135.69). He just has the one wicket against them at an average of 103. Can he improve on this today against some of Heat’s left-handers?
- Kane Richardson comes into this match in good form. He took 1/24 and 4/32 vs Strikers. Also, he has 10 wickets in eight career matches vs Heat at an economy rate of 7.60, plus two wickets in as many matches on this ground.
- Zahir Khan has taken five wickets in two matches so far in BBL 11 (3/24 and 2/34). The left-arm wrist-spinner has looked in fine touch, and will be a factor in the middle overs especially.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 15, Heat 5, Renegades 10.
- Brisbane Heat have won just one match out of five when chasing against Renegades.
- Mackenzie Harvey scored a half-century in his first match of BBL 11. He averages just 12 in four matches vs Heat, so he will be seeking an improvement today.
Possible Playing 11
Mitch Swepson will be available for this match, while Mark Steketee and Michael Neser will be rested. Englishman Tom Abell is available too and could replace Tom Cooper.
Brisbane Heat: 1. Chris Lynn, 2. Max Bryant, 3. Ben Duckett, 4. Sam Heazlett, 5. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 6. Tom Cooper/Tom Abell, 7. Xavier Bartlett, 8. James Bazley/Liam Guthrie, 9. Cameron Gannon, 10. Mujeeb ur Rahman, 11. Mitch Swepson
Nic Maddinson is available for the Renegades after captaining Australia A to a victory over England Lions. He will captain the team.
Melbourne Renegades: 1. Nic Maddinson (c), 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Mackenzie Harvey, 4. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Jono Merlo/Jack Prestwidge, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. James Pattinson, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Zahir Khan, 11. Reece Topley
Carrara Oval Gold Coast Pitch Report and Weather
This will be the first match at Carrara Oval this season. In last season’s BBL, the average first innings score was 156.67 at a run rate of 8.78 (due to some shortened matches). The chasing team won five of the six matches.
Expect a good batting surface and nice, warm evening on the Gold Coast.
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Match Prediction
Melbourne Renegades have a great record when chasing vs Brisbane Heat. The Heat start as favourites, but the Renegades are a great chance if they restrict the home side to 160 or less.
