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BBL09 Match 37: ST vs MR Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | ST vs MR Dream11 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Preview Dream11 Prediction | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Key Players | ST vs MR Dream11 Prediction
One of these teams have punched above their weight. The other has had nothing short of an abysmal season.
Sydney Thunder, with a win, can move from sixth to third in the BBL09 table. They have competed in just about every game so far this season, testament to the leadership of Callum Ferguson and his team’s efforts.
The same can’t be said of Melbourne Renegades. The defending champions are in serious danger of finishing the season with 14 defeats out of 14 games, such has been their poor form this season. Their last few games in particular have been poor, with their 63-run loss to the Strikers the latest of their many humiliations.
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
- Usman Khawaja and Alex Hales both hit 60+ vs Renegades earlier in BBL09.
- Hales in particular has had a rise in form in recent times. Last three scores: 20*, 26, 55. Khawaja has scored 210 runs vs Renegades at an avg. of 52.50.
- Callum Ferguson: Due a good score? He has two single-figure scores in his past three knocks, but remains in the top 10 for BBL09 run-scorers with an impressive average of 42.14.
- Beau Webster has been a shining light in a horrible season for the Renegades. He has 310 runs at avg. 62, with his last four scores: 29, 59*, 25, 49.
- Shaun Marsh has also been solid, sitting third among BBL09 run-scorers (319 runs at 35.44). He and Webster have easily been the Renegades’ best batsmen.
- Sam Harper, if used correctly, can be a good weapon in the top three for the Renegades. He scored 39 off 19 balls vs Thunder earlier in BBL09.
- Marcus Harris vs Thunder: 83 runs in two matches, including one fifty.
- Daniel Sams continues to be in the wickets. He has 17 wickets in nine games: There has not been a single game where Sams hasn’t taken a wicket. Also, he has six wickets in three games vs Renegades.
- Chris Morris got back in the wickets last game, taking two. He has 10 in six games in BBL09.
- Samit Patel, Mohammad Nabi and Cameron Boyce could find joy on a typically slower Canberra pitch. The spin trio took a wicket each at a total economy rate of 6.75.
Head-to-Head
- Matches: 10, Thunder 2, Renegades 8.
- Renegades dominate the head-to-head battle vs Thunder. But, Thunder beat them earlier this season.
Possible Playing 11
Three changes have been made to the Sydney Thunder squad. Matthew Gilkes is out, and will be replaced by Jay Lenton. Also, Nathan McAndrew and Gurinder Sandhu come into the 13-man squad.
Sydney Thunder: 1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Alex Hales, 3. Callum Ferguson (c), 4. Jay Lenton (wk), 5. Alex Ross, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Chris Morris, 8. Nathan McAndrew, 9. Brendan Doggett, 10. Jono Cook, 11. Liam Bowe
Melbourne Renegades have made one change to their 13-man squad. Andrew Fekete comes in for Nathan McSweeney. Fekete could replace the struggling Joe Mennie.
Melbourne Renegades: 1. Shaun Marsh, 2. Marcus Harris, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Beau Webster, 5. Tom Cooper, 6. Daniel Christian (c), 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Samit Patel, 9. Jack Wildermuth, 10. Cameron Boyce, 11. Joe Mennie/Andrew Fekete
Manuka Oval Canberra Pitch Report and Conditions
The Canberra track is typically on the slower side. Spinners and pacers who bowl good cutters usually find some success on this ground.
However, like an earlier game in Canberra this season, there is the threat of smoke haze from bushfires. It remains to be seen if it will have an impact on the game.
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Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
Renegades don’t look like winning a game. Thunder, if they maintain their discipline and focus, should win this one.
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