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SIX vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 28

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After 433 runs, a sensational 62 off 23 in a second BBL game, that catch and endless drama on New Year’s Day, Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat are back at it. We could be in for another run-fest at North Sydney Oval with short boundaries and often a terrific batting pitch.

One can only hope the weather is kind. Rain is forecast in Sydney on Wednesday evening, creating doubts as to whether we will see a full match here. If we do, expect fireworks between two sides containing players who love hitting sixes.

In the context of the season, the Heat need to win. They are at the bottom of the table, and are in need of consistency as the season reaches its halfway point. For the Sixers, the aim will be to keep pace with the top two teams in the race for the playoffs.

Match Details

  • Location: North Sydney Oval.
  • Time: 6:05pm (local), 12:35pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 28: SIX vs HEA Possible Playing XIs

Chris Jordan and Steve O’Keefe are back in the Sixers squad.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Hayden Kerr, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Steve O’Keefe/Izharulhaq Naveed, 11. Jackson Bird/Ben Dwarshuis

Heat have also named their squad. They may stick to the same XI.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Josh Brown, 3. Nathan McSweeney, 4. Sam Billings, 5. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 6. James Bazley, 7. Ross Whiteley, 8. Michael Neser, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Matthew Kuhnemann, 11. Mitchell Swepson

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Sixers:

  • Daniel Hughes has the most runs in Heat-Sixers matches (316) at an average of 28.73 and strike rate of 123.92.
  • Hughes has scored 52 runs off 35 balls against Neser without dismissal.
  • Josh Philippe was looking in dangerous form against Heat a few nights ago (27 off 13 balls). The score was close to his overall average against Heat (28.50), with 171 runs in eight knocks.
  • Jordan Silk is the Sixers’ leading run-scorer this season. The right-hander has struck 182 runs at an average of 36.40, including a brilliant 23-ball 41 against Heat.
  • Since the start of 2020, Silk has scored 280 runs at a strike rate of 150.5 between overs 17 and 20. He is dangerous in this period if he can get there.
  • Sean Abbott was expensive (1/46) in the New Year’s Day clash, but he often performs well against the Heat. He has 25 wickets in ten matches against them (avg. 11.76, econ. 7.91).
  • Hayden Kerr has taken ten wickets in his last six matches. He is almost always a factor with the bat too, and is coming off a 15-ball 27 in the New Year’s Day clash.

Brisbane Heat:

  • If Josh Brown gets going, watch out. He smashed a memorable 62 off 23 balls against the Sixers a few nights ago after two centuries recently in Queensland Premier cricket.
  • Brown hit 10 off three balls against Sean Abbott (one dismissal), 16 off six against Ben Dwarshuis, 12 off five against Jackson Bird and 18 off five against Hayden Kerr.
  • Nathan McSweeney hit 84 off 51 balls in the same game. He is having a good season to date, with 306 runs in the Sheffield Shield at an average of 43.71.
  • Sixers need to dismiss Colin Munro early. He is the Heat’s leading run-scorer this season (195), which includes 98 vs Thunder a few games ago.
  • Michael Neser has taken ten wickets in five matches in BBL 12 (SR 11.4).
  • Neser has dismissed Josh Philippe four times in 30 balls in the BBL. Philippe has scored 51 runs, so it promises to be an interesting matchup.
  • Mark Steketee was expensive a few nights ago (2/51), but he is a wicket-taker. The seamer has taken ten wickets in eight matches vs Sixers at an average of 22.40 and economy of 8.62.
  • Expect the Heat to bowl Steketee to Dan Hughes. He has dismissed the left-hander four times in 47 balls, conceding just 45.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Sixers 13, Heat 4.
  • James Vince vs Brisbane Heat: 6 inns, 200 runs, avg. 33.33, SR 145.99.
  • Steve O’Keefe vs Brisbane Heat: 9 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 27.71, econ. 5.71.
  • In all T20s since the start of 2021, Chris Jordan has taken 42 wickets in 103.1 overs at the death. He concedes 9.75 per over, which is an economy rate the Sixers will welcome on a small ground.
  • Matt Kuhnemann will be key in limiting the runs on the fast-scoring North Sydney Oval. He took 2/31 on New Year’s Day, where he dismissed Moises Henriques and Hayden Kerr.

North Sydney Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Nice batting wicket. Very small boundaries. That is the summary of North Sydney Oval, which should see runs flow if the batsmen get in.

This will be the first ever men’s BBL match on this ground. In the WBBL in November, the average first innings score was 161.38, with the team batting first winning five of the eight games.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Philippe
  • Batsmen: Josh Brown, James Vince
  • All-Rounders: Michael Neser, Hayden Kerr
  • Bowlers: Mark Steketee

BBL 2022/23 Match 28: SIX vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win?

Sydney Sixers to win.

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Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate

Cricket News: Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate | Adam Zampa mankad video

Another BBL 12 game, another hot talking point. An attempted run out of the non-striker, formerly known as the mankad, has made an appearance at the MCG in the match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.

Stars captain Adam Zampa, bowling the final over of the first innings, attempted to run out non-striker Tom Rogers. The move sparked loud boos from the crowd, with a few choice words aimed at Zampa from Renegades batsmen Rogers and Mackenzie Harvey.

After the incident was referred upstairs, the third umpire ruled not out as Zampa’s bowling arm went past the vertical. To inflict a run out of the non-striker, the bowler must execute it before they get through their action.

Opinion split on the Adam Zampa run out attempt

As is always the case, opinion was split on social media regarding Adam Zampa’s run out attempt. Some fans believe it is not in the spirit of the game, while others say he was perfectly within his rights to try execute the dismissal.

Arguments for Zampa’s attempt

Arguments against Zampa’s attempt

This follows an eventful few days in BBL 12. Michael Neser’s catch against Sydney Sixers on New Year’s Day sparked a huge debate on social media. A day before, the Strikers believed Marcus Stoinis should have been timed out before his game-turning 74 off 35 balls at the Adelaide Oval.

Team India will play a certain way in T20Is – Hardik Pandya

Cricket News: Not much time for experimentation in T20Is – Hardik Pandya | Hardik Pandya backs young guns to express themselves

India skipper Hardik Pandya is backing his young guns to unabashedly express themselves in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Standing in as the captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Pandya reflected on the team’s approach in the build-up to last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

The team management’s widespread focus is set to shift to the ODI World Cup in India in 2023. However, the next T20 World Cup, which will be played in the Caribbean and the United States of America (USA), is only a year-and-a-half away from now.

Moreover, India will play only six T20Is prior to the commencement of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Post that, the team will embark on a series of ODIs and the attention will shift back to T20Is only towards the end of 2023 or later. Pandya acknowledged these circumstances and asserted that there isn’t enough time to experiment with the team setup and their approach.

Looking to play a certain way in T20Is, which we will – Hardik Pandya

“You see, I think before the [T20] World Cup, I don’t think we did anything wrong. Our template, approach, everything was the same. Yes, in the World Cup, things did not go how we wanted. And I think our approach was not the same – what it was before the World Cup. What we have noticed and told the boys is that just go out there and express [yourself], which they will do. And it’s up to us that how we back them,” the 29-year-old was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.

He added, “Obviously, the plans are set. We are looking to play in a certain way, which we will. Before IPL only six games are there, so we don’t have much time to do a lot of things but going forward we will keep creating new plans and see which are the plans which are working for us. And going forward just make sure everyone gets ample opportunities and just that on the right time when needed just see what we need to do.”

India will square off against Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lankan side for three T20Is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Mumbai, Pune and Rajkot respectively. The Indian side, led by Pandya with Suryakumar Yadav being his deputy, has numerous fresh faces in it amidst the absence of senior stars like Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul amongst others.

Pacers Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar, along with the likes of Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill can look forward to getting a look-in the T20I side in this series.

IND vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Each year comes and goes, but Paytm and Mastercard trophies are here to stay. Another IndiaSri Lanka white-ball series is set to get underway, with questions around the home side’s T20I combinations in particular.

2022 was another what if year for India, producing good results throughout the 12 months but crumbling when it mattered most. The approach in bilaterals was certainly more attacking than it was in the T20 World Cup, and with the squad they have picked here, we can expect some fireworks.

So the question for Sri Lanka will be how to keep the hosts in check. 11 months ago, they were blanked 3-0 in the T20I series in India, but won the crucial Asia Cup encounter in September. Can they produce that kind of result here or will India continue their bilateral dominance over the Lions?

IND vs SL 1st T20 Possible Playing XIs

Here are the two squads.

Hardik Pandya will lead India. Suryakumar Yadav is the vice-captain. According to SportsBash, Ruturaj Gaikwad will open alongside Ishan Kishan, with Shubman Gill to bat at three.

India: 1. Ishan Kishan (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Shubman Gill, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Sanju Samson/Deepak Hooda, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Umran Malik, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka: 1. Kusal Mendis (wk), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Dhananjaya de Silva, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Lahiru Kumara/Pramod Madushan, 11. Dilshan Madushanka

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Openers Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are in fine form. Ishan smashed 200* in a recent ODI against Bangladesh, and Gaikwad hammered 660 runs in five innings including four hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • Kishan doesn’t have the best of numbers at the Wankhede: 16 inns, 339 runs, avg. 21.19, SR 136.14.
  • Suryakumar Yadav had a dream 2022. He was the only player to hit 1,000+ T20I runs. Not only that, he scored those runs at an average of 46.56 and strike rate of 187.43.
  • Surya has the fourth-most T20 runs at the Wankede. He has struck 909 runs in 34 innings at an average of 32.06 and impressive strike rate of 140.06.
  • Hardik Pandya also has plenty of experience at the Wankhede. In 41 innings, the India captain has hit 889 runs at an average of 34.19 and strike rate of 134.29. He also has 35 wickets.
  • Arsheep Singh is coming off a superb 2022. He took 31 wickets in 20 T20I innings at an average of 18.48 and economy of 8.28.
  • Arshdeep was particularly brilliant in the powerplay. He took 14 wickets in this phase at a strike rate of 15.4 and economy of 7.61.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal has the most wickets in IND-SL T20Is. He has taken 20 wickets in ten matches at an average of 15.65 and economy of 8.24.

Sri Lanka:

  • Pathum Nissanka has scored two half-centuries in four T20I knocks against India.
  • Kusal Mendis has scored 825 T20I runs as opener at an average of 31.73 and strike rate of 142.73. In all other positions, he has scored 234 runs at an average of 11.14.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva has struck 146 runs in five innings against India. He averages 48.67 with a strike rate of 129.20.
  • Dasun Shanaka has solid all-round numbers against the men in blue. In 17 innings with the bat, he has struck 306 runs, including 74* (38) and 33* (18) in the last two matches. He also has taken 12 wickets in 11 innings.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga is key to Sri Lanka’s hopes. The legspinner has picked up 29 wickets in 18 innings in India, along with ten wickets in six matches vs India at an average of 16.30 and economy of 6.79.
  • Dilshan Madushanka took 3/24 against India in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 26, India 17, Sri Lanka 8, N/R 1.
  • India have won their past ten home T20Is against Sri Lanka.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga vs Suryakumar Yadav in all T20s: 24 balls, 40 runs, one dismissal.
  • Washington Sundar vs Sri Lanka: 5 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 17.12, econ. 6.85.

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Chasing teams have won 24 of the 41 T20s at the Wankhede since the start of 2021. In this period, the run rate is a high 8.67, with the Wankhede surfaces among the best batting pitches in the country.

A hot and sunny day is forecast in Mumbai, with a top of about 31 degrees. As a result, dew is likely in the evening, which could prompt the captain who wins the toss to bowl first.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Ishan Kishan, Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav
  • All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs SL 1st T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

India to win.

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STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 27

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Last season, we were robbed of a strong Melbourne Derby due to COVID-19. This time around, both sides are missing players due to injury rather than illness, but we could be in for a cracking contest nonetheless.

The stakes are high. Both Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades have been under-par so far in BBL 12, but come into this game off the back of varying success. The Stars picked up a Marcus Stoinis-inspired win over Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve, while the Renegades have lost four straight matches after starting the season so well.

One feels that the bowling side that has the better powerplay may go on to win this clash. The two sides don’t possess powerful finishing beyond their top four on paper, so early wickets can ramp up the pressure as the season nears its second half.

Match Details:

  • Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Possible Playing XIs

Stars have named an unchanged squad. They may stick with the same playing XI too.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Tom Rogers, 3. Beau Webster, 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Hilton Cartwright, 6. Nick Larkin, 7. Campbell Kellaway, 8. Luke Wood, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Liam Hatcher/Nathan Coulter-Nile, 11. Adam Zampa (c)

Renegades will be forced to make changes. Nic Maddinson is out after suffering an torn ACL on New Year’s Day. Aaron Finch will captain.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jack Prestwidge are in the squad, replacing Maddinson and Peter Handscomb. Shaun Marsh, who was rested against Perth, is likely to come back.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Shaun Marsh, 4. Aaron Finch (c), 5. Jono Wells, 6. Jake Fraser-McGurk/Mackenzie Harvey, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Kane Richardson, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • Marcus Stoinis was magnificent a few days ago. He comes into this match off the back of a superb 74 off 35 balls in Adelaide.
  • Against Renegades, Stoinis has struck 412 runs in 12 matches at an average of 58.86 and strike rate of 122.99. He has never been dismissed by Kane Richardson (59 balls, 65 runs), Will Sutherland (18 balls, 24 runs) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (25 balls, 23 runs) in all T20s.
  • Beau Webster has shown promising signs in BBL 12. He has made scores of just 0 and 3 in his past two knocks, but struck 24, 43 and 78 before that. He’s also been handy with the ball.
  • Joe Clarke smashed a century in his last match at the MCG. He belted 101* (66) against the Hurricanes.
  • Is this the day Hilton Cartwright fires? He enjoys batting at the MCG: 13 inns, 376 runs, avg. 53.71, SR 143.51.
  • Luke Wood will be key at the death once again. This brings about wicket-taking opportunities. Out of his 11 scalps in BBL 12, six have come between overs 17-20.
  • Adam Zampa has the most wickets in STA-REN matches (16) at an average of 18.44 and economy of 6.58. He has excellent numbers against Aaron Finch, with total figures of 3/49 in 45 balls.

Melbourne Renegades:

  • The in-form Aaron Finch (65 in last game) has the most runs in STA-REN matches. The skipper has struck 608 runs at an average of 40.53 and strike rate of 136.63.
  • Finch also averages 40+ at the MCG (40.04), with 921 runs at a strike rate of 137.26.
  • Shaun Marsh has made scores of 35 and 26 so far in BBL 12. He averages 30.73 at the MCG (338 runs).
  • Marsh has struck 159 runs in six matches for Renegades against Stars at an average of 26.50 and strike rate of 129.27.
  • Akeal Hosein has been superb. He has gone wicketless just twice this season (total of 12 wickets), and has hit a double-figure score with the bat in every match.
  • Will Sutherland has taken four wickets in his last three matches (2/22, 1/8, 1/32).
  • Kane Richardson (11 wickets vs Stars, avg. 22.91, econ. 7.23) takes a wicket every 14.29 balls on average at the MCG. He has 17 wickets to his name in 11 matches.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, Stars 15, Renegades 7.
  • Marcus Stoinis is 32 runs away from 1,000 at the MCG. He averages 34.57 with a strike rate of 136.53.
  • Joe Clarke at the MCG: 6 inns, 294 runs, avg. 58.80, SR 152.33, two fifties, one century.
  • Adam Zampa has the most wickets of any bowler at the MCG (44). He strikes every 16.52 deliveries with an economy of 6.83.
  • Trent Boult has dismissed Aaron Finch seven times across ODIs and T20s.

MCG Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather

A cool and overcast evening is forecast in Melbourne. The top temperature is expected to be just 19 degrees, with a small chance of a shower during the day.

In four matches at the MCG in the recent T20 World Cup, the average first innings score was 159.75, with something in the pitch for batsmen and bowlers. The bowlers here will be looking to bowl into the surface to try force hits to the long square boundaries.

Earlier in this BBL, Stars slammed 183/5 thanks to Joe Clarke’s century. They beat Hurricanes by 38 runs.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch
  • All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster
  • Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Akeal Hosein

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win?

Melbourne Stars to win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa

Cricket News: Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa | Will it rain during the SCG New Year’s Test?

The New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) often brings rain with it. Unfortunately, it is the case again in 2023, as the Test between Australia and South Africa is likely to have some interruptions due to rain.

After some excellent weather in Sydney across the Christmas and New Year period, rain is set to return on Wednesday (day one) with a chance of up to 15mm according to bom.gov.au. There is also a chance of rain on day two, with anywhere between 0 and 10mm possible.

Cricket News: Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa | Will it rain during the SCG New Year's Test?
Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa, according to bom.gov.au.

SCG weather forecast for South Africa Test

In some promising news, AccuWeather’s hourly forecast predicts the most rain to fall after 7pm on day one of the Test. However, there is the chance of rain throughout the afternoon from about 2pm onwards, with the chance of precipitation around the 50% mark.

Cricket News: Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa | Will it rain during the SCG New Year's Test?
SCG weather: AccuWeather hourly forecast on Wednesday 4th January in Sydney

Day two is forecast to be very windy, with gusts up to 63km/h. According to AccuWeather, there is only a 13% chance of precipitation, so any play lost on day one can be recovered the next day.

There is also a chance of rain on Friday (0-4mm), Saturday (0-2mm) and Sunday (0-0.4mm). However, there is only expected to be a small amount of rain, if any, on days three to five.

All in all, we may see some rain interruptions, especially on day one. However, there should be enough play on the remaining four days. Also, given the way South Africa have been batting, a result before Sunday is very much possible.

Out or not out? What does the rule say about the Michael Neser catch?

Cricket News: Out or not out? What does the rule say about the Michael Neser catch? | Michael Neser catch: within the rules?

The New Year’s Day clash between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers was memorable in more ways than one. Josh Brown announced himself to the competition in a game where a total of 433 runs were scored, Nathan McSweeney also played a blinder, and the Sixers were in with a chance right up until the final two overs.

In a crucial game with regards to their playoff hopes, the Heat held on to win by 15 runs. However, with 26 to win off the final 11 balls and Jordan Silk on fire, BBL 12 had its newest big talking point.

Michael Neser took a catch that sent a reminder of how complicated cricket’s rules can be. After having caught the ball inside the boundary, Neser’s momentum then took him over the ropes and thus threw the ball in the air to avoid a six. In another attempt to avoid a six, Neser then jumped to handle the ball again, launched it back in the field of play and then completed the catch.

Michael Neser catch: out or not out? Here is what the rule says

Law 19.5.2 states that “A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his/her final contact with the ground, before his/her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary.”

Put simply, the first contact with the ball must be inside the boundary. Then, the fielder can’t be touching the ball and ground at the same time outside the boundary.

This is why Michael Neser jumped when handling the ball outside the rope.

Opinion divided on whether rule should be changed

Whether you believe the rule should be changed or not, it was a terrific piece of fielding by Neser. To have such awareness of the rules and to execute under pressure was a fine show of skill by the Brisbane Heat pacer.

Fans calling for rule change:

However, the general consensus among fans on social media is that the rule should be changed.

Some fans are happy with rule, say skill should be celebrated:

HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 26

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As the season nears its halfway point, this game already has a lot riding on it. Like last season, Hobart Hurricanes seem unable to string wins together. On the other side, Adelaide Strikers, despite playing some good cricket, have lost three in a row.

So, it’s all set up for a mouthwatering clash in Hobart, where hopefully the weather is kind.

The Hurricanes were on the wrong end of a Thunder storm on New Year’s Eve. They went the distance in Sydney’s total of 228, with the bowlers seeking a bounceback against a good Strikers’ lineup. Also, whether the Hurricanes’ batting can find consistency will be interesting to see against the Adelaide attack.

Match Details

  • Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
  • Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Possible Playing XIs

Jimmy Neesham’s BBL 12 stint has come to an end. Pakistan seamer Faheem Ashraf is now available after Pakistan duty and is in the squad. As is Ben McDermott, who could return after missing the last couple of games with a hamstring niggle.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. D’Arcy Short, 2. Ben McDermott/Caleb Jewell, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. Shadab Khan, 5. Tim David, 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Joel Paris/Chris Tremain, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Paddy Dooley, 11. Riley Meredith

Strikers are yet to officially name their squad. They may stick with the same XI that went down narrowly to Melbourne Stars on December 31.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matthew Short, 2. Henry Hunt, 3. Chris Lynn, 4. Adam Hose, 5. Colin de Grandhomme, 6. Thomas Kelly, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Harry Nielsen (wk), 9. Wes Agar, 10. Henry Thornton, 11. Peter Siddle (c)

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Matthew Wade was in supreme touch in the last match. He smashed 67 off 30 against Thunder.
  • Wade has superb numbers against Strikers. Since the start of 2018, he has belted 341 runs in nine innings at an average of 56.83 and strike rate of 170.50.
  • D’Arcy Short has struck just 70 runs in five innings in BBL 12. Is today the day he delivers? He has the most runs in HUR-STR matches (626) at an average of 52.17 and strike rate of 140.67.
  • Short has magnificent numbers against Rashid Khan. He has scored 111 runs off 74 balls without dismissal. He has also scored 45 off 31 against Wes Agar (one dismissal).
  • Ben McDermott averages 41.65 (SR 132.43) in 25 T20 innings at Bellerive Oval. He also has a century against the Strikers.
  • Shadab Khan had a tough outing against Thunder (0/41). But, he has the class to bounce back after seven wickets in his previous four matches, including 3/20 on this ground.
  • Paddy Dooley went wicketless for the first time this season in the last match (2-0-24-0). He took an impressive nine wickets in his previous four outings, including 2/23 on this ground. However, with some rain around, conditions may be a challenge for the spinners.

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Matt Short has made scores of just 3, 16 and 6 in his last three games. But, today is his chance to bounce back. Last season, he produced performances of 89 (48) & 1/33 and 72* (44) & 1/25 against Hurricanes.
  • Chris Lynn has a superb record against Hurricanes: 13 inns, 455 runs, avg. 50.56, SR 151.67. He has scored 32 off 20 against Ellis (one dismissal) and 14 off 14 against Meredith (no dismissal).
  • At Bellerive, Lynn has struck 173 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.83 and strike rate of 135.16. This includes a score of 88.
  • Adam Hose is enjoying a solid season. In six matches, the Englishman has made 154 runs at an average of 38.50 and strike rate of 136.28. This includes three 25+ scores.
  • Rashid Khan does not have the best matchups against Hurricanes players. Overall, he has taken nine wickets in ten matches at an average of 34.78 and economy of 8.03. But, he can never be counted out, as he took 2/26 in his last match against Hobart.
  • It has been an expensive last two games for Henry Thornton (2/46 and 2/46). But, he has taken at least one wicket in every single BBL game in his career to date (total of 30 wickets in 14 outings).
  • Peter Siddle is having a tough season (5 inns, 2 wickets, avg, 85.50, econ. 9.96). However, he has a wonderful record against Hurricanes (10 inns, 21 wickets, avg. 12.33, econ. 7.00), including 5/23 in his previous match against them.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, Hurricanes 7, Strikers 11, N/R 1.
  • Hurricanes lead Strikers 4-1 on this ground.
  • Matthew Wade has scored 49 runs off 20 balls against Wes Agar without dismissal. He has also never been dismissed by Rashid Khan in all T20s (35 balls faced, 53 runs scored).
  • Peter Siddle has dismissed D’Arcy Short thrice in 60 balls (72 runs) in T20s.
  • Tim David vs Strikers since December 2020: 5 inns, 100 runs, avg. 33.33, SR 163.93.
  • Nathan Ellis is always a chance of taking wickets as he bowls at the death. This was on display in the last match where he finished with 4/37.
  • Chris Lynn has struck a double figure score in every match of BBL 12: 41, 36, 28, 12, 35, 21.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

Unfortunately, there is a high chance of showers in the afternoon and evening in Hobart according to bom.gov.au. But, AccuWeather predicts most of the rain will fall in the afternoon, before the 7:15pm start time.

In the last match at Bellerive, Hurricanes incredibly defended 122 against Renegades on what looked to be a decent batting pitch. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, the average first innings score in eight completed matches was 151.63, with teams batting first and second winning four games each.

The batting sides will be seeking to target the shorter square boundaries.

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today January 2 2023

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn
  • All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win?

A match that can go either way. A score of 160 batting first could prove to be a challenging chase, depending on the weather conditions.

At home, Hurricanes may sneak away with the win.

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REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 24

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New year, new fortunes for Melbourne Renegades? After a brilliant start to the season where they won their first three matches, they are now in freefall having lost three consecutive games with scores of just 114, 115 and 124/7.

And it doesn’t get any easier with league leader Perth Scorchers in town. Back at the ground where they lifted their fourth BBL title last season, the Scorchers have often performed well at Docklands, winning 11 of 12 matches. Their bowlers have been particularly brilliant and will fancy themselves against a struggling Renegades lineup that is struggling for punch.

However, anything can happen on the day. The Renegades need a fast start, and if they can get it, the pressure reduces on the under fire middle order. For the Scorchers, more of the same will be on the agenda, led by captain fantastic Ashton Turner.

Match Details

  • Location: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne.
  • Time: 1:40pm (local), 8:10am (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 24: REN vs SCO Possible Playing XIs

Renegades have brought Sam Harper back to the squad. He could come back into the XI.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Nic Maddinson (c), 3. Shaun Marsh, 4. Aaron Finch, 5. Jono Wells, 6. Sam Harper/Peter Handscomb (wk), 7. Will Sutherland, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Tom Rogers, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Scorchers have also confirmed their squad. Ashton Agar is in the Australia squad for the third Test against South Africa, and has been replaced by left-arm wristspinner Hamish McKenzie. He could come in at seven.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Adam Lyth, 2. Faf du Plessis, 3. Aaron Hardie, 4. Josh Inglis (wk), 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Nick Hobson, 7. Hamish McKenzie, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Jhye Richardson, 10. Jason Behrendorff, 11. Peter Hatzoglou

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Nic Maddinson has scored just 42 runs in his last five innings. He did hit 67 off 41 balls against Scorchers on this ground last season.
  • Shaun Marsh has struck scores of 35 and 28 since his return from injury. Since 2019, the left-hander has hit 133 runs in four matches against Scorchers at an average of 33.25 and strike rate of 127.88.
  • Aaron Finch is the leading run-scorer for Renegades this season (171, avg. 42.75) and has the most runs of any player on this ground (1,406) at an average of 42.61 and strike rate of 136.64.
  • Can Finch improve his record against Scorchers? He has scored 340 runs against them at an average of 22.67 and strike rate of 129.77.
  • Akeal Hosein is the leading spinner in this BBL season (12 wickets). He is striking every 11.5 balls with an economy of 6.30.
  • Kane Richardson has the most wickets in REN-SCO matches (16) at a fine average of 14.38 and economy of 6.73.
  • Richardson will be key against Josh Inglis. In 23 balls, he has dismissed him three times for 32 runs. Also, the seamer has dismissed Ashton Turner four times in 35 balls, but has conceded a high 64 runs.

Perth Scorchers:

  • Ashton Turner has been clutch. The captain scored 48* and 53 in his last two innings, both in chases.
  • At Docklands, Turner has been dismissed just four times in nine innings. He has totaled 156 runs at an average of 31.20 and strike rate of 133.33.
  • Josh Inglis has smashed the third-most runs so far in BBL 12 (187) at an average of 46.75. His strike rate of 161.20 is the best of any player with at least 170 runs.
  • Inglis vs Renegades: 7 inns, 178 runs, avg. 29.67, SR 149.58.
  • Faf du Plessis is striking at 175.71 in BBL 12. But, he’s faced just 68 balls in five matches. A longer stay could spell trouble for the Renegades.
  • Jhye Richardson is on fire. The seamer has taken 12 wickets in five matches this season at an average of just 9.66 and strike rate of 10.
  • On this ground, Richardson has 11 scalps to his name in five outings, also with a strike rate of 10.
  • Jason Behrendorff enjoys bowling on this ground. The left-armer has taken 16 wickets in just nine matches at Docklands at an average of 11.06 and economy of 5.71.
  • Against Renegades, Behrendorff has picked up 14 wickets in ten matches at an average of 16.86 and economy of 6.56.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, Renegades 3, Scorchers 13.
  • Scorchers have won six of seven matches against Renegades at Marvel Stadium.
  • Jhye Richardson has dismissed Aaron Finch twice in 14 balls (ten runs) and Nic Maddinson once in seven balls (eight runs).
  • Akeal Hosein has struck four double-figure scores in five matches in BBL 12.
  • Andrew Tye, Scorchers’ second-highest wicket-taker this season with 12, has 11 wickets in as many matches against Renegades.
  • Peter Hatzoglou strikes every 18.13 balls on average at Docklands.
  • Nic Maddinson averages just 18.50 in 17 matches vs Scorchers.

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

The surfaces at Docklands have often been slow over the years. But, since the start of last season, the pitches have been conducive to run-scoring.

In the last 12 BBL matches, the average first innings score is 174.61. The team batting first won eight of those games.

A hot day is forecast in Melbourne, with a top of 34 degrees. There is no rain expected, but that doesn’t matter as there is the option of the roof.

BBL 2022/23 Match 24: REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today 1 January 2023

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Shaun Marsh
  • All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie
  • Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Akeal Hosein

BBL 2022/23 Match 24: REN vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win?

Scorchers to win.

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STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 23

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It’s New Years’ Eve and that means a big cricket and fireworks party in Adelaide. Adelaide Strikers will be aiming for a third straight win at home this season when they take on the struggling Melbourne Stars in front of what is expected to be a strong crowd.

The Strikers themselves have lost two straight games, but the fighting spirit would please captain Peter Siddle and the team management. In their last game, they pushed the high-flying Scorchers all the way despite only posting 133/7, in what was another display of the Strikers’ terrific bowling attack.

Today, that attack comes up against a Stars team that is yet to find their best combinations. They are clearly unsure of their batting lineup, with the likes of Marcus Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright not used to their full potential.

With just one win in five outings so far, it’s nearing go time for the struggling Stars. Defeat here will push them further behind the pack, and one feels the batting is most under the spotlight as they aim to turn things around.

Match Details

  • Location: Adelaide Oval.
  • Time: 6:30pm (local), 1:30pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 23: STR vs STA Possible Playing XIs

Strikers have named their squad. Wes Agar could return in place of offspinner Ben Manenti.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matthew Short, 2. Henry Hunt, 3. Chris Lynn, 4. Adam Hose, 5. Colin de Grandhomme, 6. Thomas Kelly, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Harry Nielsen (wk), 9. Wes Agar, 10. Henry Thornton, 11. Peter Siddle (c)

Stars have named an unchanged squad. They could stick with the same XI, but they need more from Stoinis and Cartwright. As a result, they may push them up the order.

Stoinis has scored 242 runs in nine innings vs Stars at an average of 26.82 and strike rate of 108.52. This season, he has mustered just 14 runs in four matches.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Tom Rogers, 3. Beau Webster, 4. Nick Larkin, 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Hilton Cartwright, 7. Campbell Kellaway, 8. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9. Luke Wood, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Adam Zampa (c)

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Matt Short has belted scores of 84 and 65 at the Adelaide Oval this season. He has also taken five wickets in his last two BBL games.
  • Can Short overcome a poor record against Stars? He has scored just 71 runs in six innings against them.
  • Chris Lynn has made a double-figure score in every match so far in BBL 12: 41, 36, 28, 12, 35. Is today the day he makes a 50+ score?
  • Against Stars, Lynn has smashed 409 runs at an average of 37.18 and strike rate of 146.07.
  • Adam Hose has struck scores of 40 and 28* on this ground in BBL 12.
  • The impressive Henry Thornton was man of the match against Stars on this ground last season. He took 4/26, including the dismissals of Beau Webster and Hilton Cartwright.
  • In five T20s at Adelaide Oval, Thornton has taken 13 wickets at an average of 10.23 and strike rate of 8.77.
  • Rashid Khan has taken eight wickets in seven matches vs Stars at an economy of 5.89. He also has taken 49 scalps at Adelaide Oval at a strike rate of 15.43 (econ. 6.54).
  • Peter Siddle enjoys bowling against Stars. In five innings since January 2018, the seamer has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 12.55 and economy of 6.90.

Melbourne Stars:

  • Joe Clarke is currently BBL 12’s leading run-scorer (190). He is averaging 47.50 with a strike rate of 135.71.
  • Beau Webster has been a positive in a disappointing season for Stars so far. He scored a duck last game vs Scorchers, but hit scores of 24, 43 and 78 in three matches before that.
  • Hilton Cartwright struck 49 off 35 on this ground last season.
  • Expect Adam Zampa to choose to bowl himself to Chris Lynn. In 84 deliveries, he has conceded just 73 runs and has dismissed Lynn thrice.
  • Zampa has taken 16 wickets in 14 innings at Adelaide (econ. 6.86, SR 20.50). Against Strikers, the legspinner has taken ten scalps in nine innings at an average of 23.30 and economy of 7.28.
  • Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken total figures of 7/69 in 66 deliveries at Adelaide Oval.
  • Luke Wood has taken 11 wickets in just five matches this season.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Strikers 8, Stars 7.
  • Strikers have won seven of the eight matches against Stars at Adelaide Oval.
  • Adam Zampa vs Matt Short in T20s: 14 balls bowled, 20 runs conceded, one dimissal.
  • Peter Siddle vs Hilton Cartwright in T20s: 30 balls bowled, 31 runs conceded, three dismissals.
  • Henry Thornton is the top wicket-taker so far (14) this season. He is striking every 7.6 deliveries.
  • Trent Boult has gone wicketless in his past two matches.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in two matches at Adelaide in BBL 12 is 167. The Strikers beat Sixers after scoring 184 and then beat Thunder by chasing 151 with ten balls to spare.

In six BBL matches in 2022, spin bowlers have taken the most wickets (21) followed by fast-medium (20) and pace (14).

In seven matches in the recent T20 World Cup, the average first innings score was 158.14, with the team batting first winning four. The last of those matches, however, was England’s brilliant 170/0 chase vs India.

A warm and clear evening is forecast in Adelaide. The top temperature during the day is about 32 degrees.

BBL 2022/23 Match 23: STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today 31 December 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Adam Hose
  • All-Rounders: Matt Short, Beau Webster
  • Bowlers: Luke Wood, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 23: STR vs STA Match Prediction – Who will win?

Strikers to win.

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