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Gabba pitch rated “below average” by ICC

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Gabba pitch rated “below average” by ICC

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a below average rating to Gabba pitch for the recently-concluded two-day-long first Test between Australia and South Africa. Match referee Richie Richardson went to the extent of asserting that the contest was ‘not an even contest between the bat and the ball.’

“Overall, the Gabba pitch for this Test match was too much in favour of the bowlers. There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement,” Richardson’s comment was quoted in a report by abc.net.au.

The ICC will thus give Gabba its first demerit point following this judgement. A stadium is banned from hosting international matches for 12 months if it receives five demerit points across a five-year rolling period. Previously, the track in Gabba obtained a ‘very good’ rating for the Test vs Pakistan in 2019, a ‘good’ rating for the match against India in early-2021 and an ‘average’ one for the Ashes Test vs England late last year.

Gabba pitch sees second-shortest Test in Australian history

The first of the three-match series between Australia and South Africa got wrapped up in merely 144.2 overs across four innings. It was the second-shortest Test match since World War II and attracted the criticism of opposition skipper Dean Elgar who reckoned that the pitch was not a good advertisement of Test cricket.

“I don’t think it was a very good Test wicket. You’ve got to ask yourself the question, is that a good advertisement for our format?” the southpaw said after the game.

South Africa were bowled out for 152 and 99 respectively with only Kyle Verreynne showing some resistance with a 66-run knock in first essay of play, along with Temba Bavuma in both innings. Travis Head’s 92 powered the home side to take a crucial lead of 66 runs in the first innings. Skipper Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul to bundle the Proteas in the second innings and Australia lost four wickets to chase down 36 runs eventually.

The win helped Australia put a crucial step ahead in their bid to qualify for the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. Cummins’ men are placed atop the standings currently but have to emerge victorious in these home encounters before they embark on a challenging four-match series in India in February-March 2023.

STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 9

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STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 9

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Here we go. Just five days after a game that had the world talking, Adelaide Strikers will meet Sydney Thunder in the quest to inflinct more pain on the men in green.

On Friday, it was like men vs boys as Henry Thornton and Wes Agar embarrassed the Thunder, dismissing them for a world-record low 15 in front of their home fans. It was another chapter in what has been a brilliant story for the Strikers since the midway point of last season, where they have since won eight of nine matches. Here is another opportunity to build on their magnificent form in 2022.

For the Thunder, it’s a third game in six days and they need a win. They put on a much better show against the Renegades, but you feel it was a game they would have won had they been in winning form before it. Victory here would be particularly sweet given what happened on Friday, but they will have to play very well to overcome a very good Strikers attack.

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Possible Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers are flying. There is no reason to make changes unless there is injury or illness.

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

Jason Sangha is out with a fractured collarbone. Chris Green will captain the team.

Thunder may bring Ben Cutting back into the XI. Since the start of 2021, Cutting has scored 111 runs in four innings vs Strikers at an average of 37.00 and strike rate of 132.14.

Sydney Thunder: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Matthew Gilkes (wk), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Alex Ross, 5. Oliver Davies, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Chris Green (c), 9. Gurinder Sandhu, 10. Brendan Doggett, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Adelaide:

  • Henry Thornton is on fire. He blew the Thunder away on Friday, taking incredible figures of 5/3. In further worriesome news for the Sydney team, Thornton has taken 11 wickets in four T20s at Adelaide, striking every 8.73 balls.
  • Wes Agar took 4/6 in two overs against Thunder last week. He dismissed Hales, Sams, Green and Sandhu.
  • Chris Lynn career record vs Sydney Thunder: 17 inns, 625 runs, avg. 44.64, SR 168.46. He top-scored with 36 off 27 balls a few nights ago.
  • Matt Short belted 84 off 53 balls on this ground against Sydney Sixers earlier this season. Adam Hose hit a 22-ball 40 in the same game.
  • Peter Siddle and Rashid Khan didn’t even get to bowl on Friday night, and they each have excellent records vs Thunder. Siddle has taken 19 wickets in 11 matches (avg. 14.26, econ. 6.92) and Rashid has taken 11 in nine matches (avg. 20.09, econ. 6.84).
  • Siddle (52 wickets in 33 innings) and Rashid (48 wickets in 31 innings) are the top two wicket-takers in T20s at Adelaide.

Sydney Thunder:

  • In his last innings at the Adelaide Oval, Alex Hales smashed a memorable 86* off 47 balls in the T20 World Cup semi final against India. Overall, Hales has scored 435 runs in 11 matches on this ground at an average of 48.33 and strike rate of 157.04.
  • Hales vs Strikers: 7 inns, 156 runs, avg. 31.20, SR 143.12.
  • Rilee Rossouw batting first in T20s since the start of October: 3 inns, 2 centuries, 1 fifty. When batting second in this period, he has scored just 35 runs in six innings.
  • Daniel Sams averages just 4.00 in seven innings with the bat against Strikers. But, he performs against them with the ball, with 17 scalps in nine outings (avg. 14.12, econ. 7.13). This includes 2/23 last Friday.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi continues to impress. He has taken five wickets in three matches in BBL 12, including 3/20 vs Strikers. He dismissed Matt Short in the powerplay, followed by Harry Nielsen and Wes Agar at the death.
  • Gurinder Sandhu vs Strikers: 8 inns, 9 wickets, avg. 18.89, econ. 7.08.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 20, Strikers 9, Thunder 9, N/R 2.
  • Henry Thornton has taken at least one wicket in each of his BBL matches. He’s played ten games and has picked up 23 scalps.
  • Thornton and Daniel Sams have the exact same T20 numbers at Adelaide, with total figures of 11/115 off 96 balls.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Last week, Adelaide Strikers belted 184/6 vs Sydney Sixers, where they took advantage of a good pitch and short square boundaries. They won by a big 49 runs in the end.

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.

There is a chance of showers in Adelaide, but mostly in the early morning and afternoon according to bom.gov.au.

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today 20 December 2022

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: Matthew Gilkes
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Alex Hales
  • All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Matt Short
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win?

The Strikers’ bowling attack looks mighty strong. Expect the home side to prevail as they are in great form.

Gabba pitch not good for Test cricket – Dean Elgar

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Gabba pitch not good for Test cricket – Dean Elgar

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South African skipper Dean Elgar has questioned the dangerous nature of the pitch in Gabba as the opening Test bteween the Proteas and Australia lasted just two days. The officials did not respond to Elgar’s queries though his counterpart Pat Cummins played down any concerns over the arguably menacing nature of the track on offer.

“I did ask the umpires when KG [Rabada] got [Travis] Head out down leg, I said ‘how long does it go on for until it potentially is unsafe? And then [Anrich] Nortje was bowling those short ones that were flying over our heads,” the 35-year-old was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.  

He added, “I know the game is dead and buried, it was never to try and change or put a halt to the game. That’s where the umpire’s discretion comes into play, not us as players. I am definitely not going to say it was safe or unsafe.”

Gabba pitch under spotlight after two-day Test

South Africa were bowled out for 152 and 99 in their two innings, as they batted for only 76 overs across these couple of essays of play. Australia replied with 218 runs in their first innings and chased down 35 in the fourth at the loss of four wickets in what was a struggle.

There was certainly some uneven bounce on the pitch and batsmen from both sides struggled to settle down and get big scores to their name. However, Cummins was dismissive of criticising the surface that produced the second shortest Test match since World War II.

“Sideways movement, there was a little bit of up and down bounce, but it was fine. There were no balls jumping off a length or anything like that,” Cummins mentioned. “It was certainly tricky. Two days probably isn’t ideal…personally, I don’t mind it if the groundsman err on the greener side occasionally, [I’ve] played a lot of Tests where they’ve erred on the flatter side. Think it was the same for both teams,” he further added.

Elgar raised pertinent questions over whether a Test where 34 wickets fell within two days could be a good advertisement for the longest format of the game.

“The nature of it, how it started to play with some seriously steep bounce with the old ball, you are kind of on a hiding to none as a batting unit. I don’t think it was a very good Test wicket, no,” the South African captain quipped.

Regardless, Australia secured an important victory that helped them further their chances of qualifying for the finals of the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. The second Test, which will be a Boxing Day affair, will commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 26 December.

HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 8

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HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 8

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Will the real Hobart Hurricanes please stand up? Blessed with talent right throughout their lineup, the Hurricanes started off BBL 12 the same way they finished BBL 11. Underwhelming.

Their overall performance against the Stars left so much to be desired. Joe Clarke took them apart, while the batsmen couldn’t get going, much like last season. In what is looking a competitive competition, you don’t want to be falling too far behind the pack too early.

So, the Hurricanes’ chance to make a statement is here against the reigning champions Perth Scorchers. Despite losing a number of players to various reasons, the Scorchers once again highlighted their incredible depth, thrashing Sydney Sixers despite being in trouble at one stage. But, the short turnaround from Saturday and the long flight over from Perth is another challenge to contend with here, but the Scorchers often find a way.

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Possible Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Ben McDermott, 2. D’Arcy Short, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. Shadab Khan, 5. Tim David, 6. James Neesham, 7. Asif Ali, 8. Joel Paris, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Patrick Dooley, 11. Riley Meredith

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott is key for the Hurricanes. He smashed the most runs in BBL 11 (577, avg. 48.08, SR 153.86). However, he has a sub-par record vs Scorchers: 11 inns, 176 runs, avg. 19.56, SR 127.54.
  • D’Arcy Short has scored the most runs in Hurricanes-Scorchers matches (338) at an average of 42.25 and strike rate of 119.01.
  • But, Short struck at just 113.26 in the entire BBL 11 season, so whether he can dominate a good Scorchers attack remains to be seen.
  • Matthew Wade, like McDermott, will be seeking to improve his record against the Scorchers. Since January 2018, Wade has scored 160 runs in eight innings at an average of 20. This includes one score of 71.
  • Shadab Khan when batting at number four in all T20s: 23 inns, 599 runs, avg. 26.04, SR 152.42. Also, Shadab was one of the top bowlers in the recent T20 World Cup: 7 inns, 11 wickets, avg. 15.00, econ. 6.34.
  • Riley Meredith has conceded just 5.88 in two T20s at Launceston (three wickets). He is also economical historically against Scorchers (6.75), with eight wickets in seven matches at an average of 18.00.
  • Nathan Ellis vs Scorchers: 6 matches, 9 wickets, avg. 22.22, econ. 8.70. Ellis has also taken five wickets in three matches at Launceston at a strike rate of 14.

Perth Scorchers:

  • Adam Lyth missed out on BBL debut, but he is one to watch here. In 25 short-form matches this year, the left-hander has smashed 828 runs at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 177.68.
  • Faf du Plessis can fire at any moment. The experienced batsman has hit 1,243 runs in 46 knocks this year at an average of 31.08 and strike rate of 138.88.
  • Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie could be key in the middle. Inglis has scored 143 runs in six innings vs Hurricanes at a strike rate of 147.42. Hardie hit a crucial 55 off 32 last game vs Sixers.
  • What a return to cricket for Jhye Richardson. He is coming off a brilliant spell of 4/9 vs Sixers.
  • Richardson has dismissed McDermott twice for 26 runs in 21 balls in T20s. He also has a great record against Matthew Wade, with figures of 3/19 off 18 balls.
  • Ashton Agar has the most wickets in Scorchers-Hurricanes matches. The left-arm spinner has taken 12 wickets in eight matches at an average of 16.33 and economy of 6.32.
  • Agar has dismissed McDermott twice in 19 balls in T20s, conceding just 16 in the process.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Hurricanes 6, Scorchers 11.
  • Perth Scorchers have won the past five meetings between the teams.
  • Ben McDermott averages 20.40 in five matches on this ground. The corresponding figures at 27.80 for Wade (five matches) and 19.60 for Short (five matches).
  • Jhye Richardson has taken ten wickets in just six matches vs Hurricanes (avg. 17.40, econ. 7.25). Andrew Tye also has ten wickets, but in nine gamces at a higher average (25.90) and economy (8.35).
  • Jason Behrendorff vs Hurricanes: 10 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 28.50, econ. 6.91.
  • Ashton Agar smashed 30* (11) and took 2/31 in his last match vs Hurricanes.

University of Tasmania Stadium Launceston Pitch Report and Weather

The Launceston track usually offers some assistance with the new ball, before settling into a decent batting track. In five men’s BBL matches since the start of January 2019, the average first innings score is 160.6 at a run rate of 8.34. The team batting first and second won two games each, with the other match washed out.

There are no concerns of a washout today. A sunny day with a top of 25 degrees is forecast.

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today 19 December 2022

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.

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis
  • All-Rounders: Ashton Agar, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win?

Travel looks to be the Scorchers’ biggest challenge in this one. With their great record and head-to-head matchups against Hurricanes, Scorchers should emerge with the win.

3 players Gujarat Titans (GT) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

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3 players Gujarat Titans (GT) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

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Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season in what was a magnificent achievement. They weren’t rated that highly after the IPL 2022 auction but proved that on-field performance matters the most, making full use of the available resources.

Rahul Tewatia was brilliant with the bat while they also used Rashid Khan’s batting abilities to win them a couple of games. And, of course, Hardik Pandya led the side really well.

Gujarat has a strong core in Hardik, Rashid, Shubman Gill, David Miller,Tewatia, Wriddhiman Saha and Mohammad Shami. They also have exciting youngsters in Sai Kishore, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudarshan and Yash Dayal.

Gujarat looks settled as a team but there are some areas where they can upgrade and they’ll look to do that in the upcoming IPL 2023 auction.

Current Squad

Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller*, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudarshan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade*, Rashid Khan*, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph*, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad*

Players Released

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lockie Ferguson, Dominic Drakes, Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron

Probable Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha/Matthew Wade*, Sai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller*, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan*, Alzarri Joseph*, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal

Purse

  • 19.25 Crores Left
  • 4 Overseas Slots

Needs

  • An overseas pace bowler (Alzarri Joseph is the only OS pacer).
  • An overseas batter (Matthew Wade hasn’t been up to the mark in the IPL).
  • An Indian pace bowler (backup).

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Players Gujarat Titans (GT) can target for IPL 2023

Reece Topley

Reece Topley will be an excellent pick for the Titans. Gujarat desperately need an overseas pacer after they traded Lockie Ferguson to KKR, with only Alzarri Joseph remaining.

Topley can pick wickets with the new ball and towards the end as well. He has been in exceptional form recently, and will offer value throughout the season.

Shivam Mavi

Gujarat Titans may look to pick Shivam Mavi. He is young, talented and has good IPL experience. Mohammed Shami is the leader of their pack with the ball but he has been a little inconsistent in T20 cricket.

Then, there is Yash Dayal and Darshan Nalkande. Dayal was excellent for the Titans while Nalkande was also decent, but both are very new to the IPL. Gujarat may look to bring in someone like Mavi who has IPL experience and can come into the eleven if someone is injured or having bad campaign.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook is one of the newest sensations in world cricket. He bats in the middle order and plays very aggressively. He is a good player of spin bowling and is not troubled by high pace.

Brook can be a top buy for Gujarat as Matthew Wade hasn’t done a great job in the IPL and Saha has done well at the top. The other thing is that Gujarat needs to increase their batting strength. By having Brook in the XI, Hardik can bat at three followed by Miller and the Englishman with Tewatia and Rashid in the lower order.

Brook can steady the ship in case of a collapse without sacrificing the scoring rate or he can just come in and start attacking. Gujarat escaped defeat quite a few times last year, which won’t always be the case going forward. Having the insurance of Brook adds quality to the Titans’ side.

Gujarat has a settled squad and they only need a good overseas pacer and a good batter in the middle to strengthen their batting. As mentioned earlier, they used their resources quite well, especially with the bat. Gujarat Titans will look to fill the remaining spots and build a strong squad for IPL 2023 to defend their title.

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REN vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 7

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If Sydney Thunder aren’t embarrassed into action after a record-breaking low on Friday night, then nothing will wake them up. Less than 48 hours after their horrendous 15-all out at home at the hands of the Strikers, the Thunder have the chance to respond with a fighting display against the much improved Melbourne Renegades.

But, what frame of mind will Jason Sangha’s team be in? It was such a horrendous night where everything went wrong, starting with the batsmen’s tendencies to poke outside the off-stump. In what comes as relief, the Renegades don’t possess the same pace the Strikers do, but the men in green will face a different test here against some experienced seamers and high-quality spinners.

Led by Nic Maddinson, the Renegades will be aiming for two from two. The bowling attack delivered a few nights ago in Cairns after Maddinson himself played a blinder with the bat. But, there were periods where the Renegades faltered with the bat, and will be looking for a more consistent display in this clash.

BBL 2022/23 Match 7: REN vs THU Possible XI

Melbourne Renegades have named their squad. They could stick with the same XI.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Nic Maddinson (c), 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 4. Aaron Finch, 5. Jono Wells, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Akeal Hosein, 8. Will Sutherland, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Kane Richardson, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Sydney Thunder have confirmed their squad, but may make changes to their final XI after the debacle of Friday night. Ben Cutting could come in for Oliver Davies and Nathan McAndrew could play as extra batting cover.

Sydney Thunder: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Matthew Gilkes (wk), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Jason Sangha (c), 5. Alex Ross, 6. Ben Cutting/Oliver Davies, 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Chris Green, 9. Nathan McAndrew/Brendan Doggett, 10. Gurinder Sandhu, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Nic Maddinson made a magnificent start to BBL 12 with a 49-ball 87 vs Heat. He has historically struggled at this ground (11 inns, 169 runs, avg. 15.36, SR 112.67). Can he turn it around?
  • Against Thunder, Maddinson has scored 369 runs at an average of 23.06 and strike rate of 116.77.
  • Aaron Finch is in need of runs. The past statistics are in his favour. He has both the most runs in Renegades-Thunder matches (413 runs, avg. 34.42, SR 129.47) and most runs of any player at Docklands (1,336 runs, avg. 40.48, SR 135.50).
  • In three matches against Sydney Thunder, Andre Russell has belted 75 runs at a strike rate of 202.70 (no dismissal). He looked rusty in the last match vs Heat, but still managed 35 (28) and 1/26 from his three overs.
  • Akeal Hosein will test the out-of-form Thunder batsmen with his quality spin. The left-armer took a brilliant 3/15 in the last match against Brisbane.
  • Kane Richardson has the most wickets of any bowler at Marvel Stadium. He has taken 28 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 21.89 and strike rate of 16.29.
  • Richardson also has good numbers vs Thunder: 7 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 14.15, econ. 7.08.

Sydney Thunder:

  • Will Alex Hales lead from the front? He has a great record against the Renegades, with 286 runs in six matches at an average of 47.67 and strike rate of 186.93.
  • Hales has good numbers against Kane Richardson in all T20s: 57 balls faced, 85 runs scored, one dismissal.
  • Since August 1, Rilee Rossouw has scored just 83 runs in ten innings when chasing. When batting first in this period, he has belted 231 runs in five innings batting first, including two tons.
  • Daniel Sams smashed 98 off 44 balls vs Renegades last season. He also has ten wickets in eight matches against them (avg. 17.60, econ. 7.40). Can he deliver against an improved Renegades team?
  • Expect Thunder to use Gurinder Sandhu against Aaron Finch. Sandhu has dismissed Finch four times in 41 balls in T20s, conceding just 42 in the process.
  • Also, Sandhu has taken 13 wickets in eight matches for Thunder vs Renegades at an average of 17.08 and economy of 7.40.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi has made a superb start to his BBL career. The classy left-arm seamer has taken figures of 2/20 and 3/20 so far.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Renegades 9, Thunder 6.
  • Sydney Thunder have won the past four matches vs Melbourne Renegades.
  • Sam Harper vs Sydney Thunder: 8 inns, 133 runs, avg. 16.63, SR 138.54.
  • Alex Hales has scored 121 runs in three matches at Docklands at a strike rate of 201.67.

Marvel Stadium Docklands Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather

No rain is forecast in Melbourne on Sunday, with a top of about 24 degrees. Any rain wouldn’t have mattered anyway, as the stadium has a roof.

The surface at Marvel Stadium is usually one of the slowest in the country. But, last season, the pitches were more conducive to run-scoring. In 11 BBL matches in the 2021/22 season, the average first innings score was 174.64. The team batting first won eight of those games.

BBL 2022/23 Match 7: REN vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today 18 December 2022

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.

Option 1:

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BBL 2022/23 Match 7: REN vs THU Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Sam Harper
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales
  • All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Daniel Sams, Nic Maddinson
  • Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Fazalhaq Farooqi

BBL 2022/23 Match 7: REN vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win?

Sydney Thunder are in all sorts. But, the nature of T20 is that things can change very quickly.

However, Renegades, at home and with confidence, start as favourites.

Lowest totals ever in men’s T20s

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Lowest totals ever in men’s T20s

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Sydney Thunder were the record-breakers. Now it’s Isle of Man. Just a couple of months after Sydney Thunder were rolled for 15, Isle of Man became the new record-holders after a horror outing against Spain.

List of lowest scores in men’s T20s

10 – Isle of Man vs Spain, 2023

On February 26, 2023, Isle of Man scored a respectable 132/8 against Spain. A day later, they were rolled for just ten against the same opponent. Mohammad Kamran took a hat-trick and finished with 4/4, while Atif Mahmood took 4/6 with two maidens.

After it took just 8.4 overs to bowl Isle of Man out, Spain reached the target in two deliveries thanks to two sixes by Awais Ahmed and a no ball from Joseph Burrows.

15 – Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 12, 2022

Incredible. Chasing what looked to be a gettable 140 for victory, Sydney Thunder were bowled out for 15 inside six overs. The 35-ball innings is the shortest completed innings in men’s T20 history.

Henry Thornton took absurd figures of 5/3. Wes Agar took 4/6. Matt Short chipped in with 1/5. Sydney Thunder’s Chris Green, who made a six-ball duck, faced the most balls.

The positive? Sydney Thunder have figured out a way to limit Rashid Khan’s impact.

Ensuring he doesn’t bowl.

21 – Turkey vs Czech Republic, Continental Cup, 2019

One thing Sydney Thunder can hold onto is that their 124-run defeat wasn’t as bad as Turkey’s 257-run loss against Czech Republic in 2019. Turkey were bowled out for 21 chasing the mammoth 278/4, with only Mehmat Sert crossing double figures.

Sameera Waththage dominated with 3/4. Honey Gori took 3/13. Sudesh Wickramasekara also chipped in on the action with 2/0 in nine balls.

26 – Lesotho vs Uganda, T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier, 2021

Uganda is a team to keep an eye on. They continue to make strides in international cricket. Lesotho were no match for them, with only Samir Patel crossing double figures in a total of 26.

Left-arm seamer Dinesh Nakrani took a remarkable 6/7 in his four overs to dismantle the Lesotho batting lineup in Kigali.

28 – Turkey vs Luxembourg, Continental Cup, 2019

Turkey again. This time, no player crossed double figures as they were rolled for 28 in 11.3 overs by Luxembourg at Ilfox County. Right-arm seamer Ankush Nana took 5/6 in 15 balls, while Atif Kamal and Suhail Sadiq chipped in with two wickets each.

SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 6

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The last BBL match saw a record-low total of 15 all-out. So, what on earth does this match have in store?

Given it is a rematch of the BBL 11 Final, there should be a sense of normalcy between two quality sides. Perth Scorchers, even without key players including Mitchell Marsh, Laurie Evans and Tymal Mills, still have a terrific squad on paper. Faf du Plessis and Adam Lyth can prove to be a fantastic partnership, while Jhye Richardson is set to return from injury in what remains an excellent attack.

Can Sydney Sixers overcome them? Moises Henriques’ team were poor in Adelaide a few nights ago, and must step it up in Perth if they are to avoid consecutive defeats. Onus is on the batsmen to perform on what is usually a bowler-friendly surface, while the seamers need to control the runs better than they did against the Strikers. On a bigger field, that is possible.

BBL 2022/23 Match 6: SCO vs SIX Possible Playing XI

Faf du Plessis and Adam Lyth are in line for a Scorchers debut after being named in the squad. Jhye Richardson is set to play.

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

Sydney Sixers have also named their squad. They may stick with the same XI that lost to Adelaide Strikers. Chris Jordan is due to arrive in Australia later this month.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Perth Scorchers:

  • Faf du Plessis has stuck 1,229 runs in 45 short-form matches this year at an average of 31.51 and strike rate of 139.18. He struck scores of 103 and 41 in his last two T20 innings; in the CPL in September.
  • Adam Lyth could prove to be a magnificent signing for the Scorchers. His 824 runs this year come at an incredible strike rate of 176.82 (avg. 35.83).
  • Josh Inglis has a strike rate of 147 in 13 matches at Perth Stadium (319 runs, avg. 29.00). Against Sixers, Inglis has scored 234 runs at an average of 33.43 and strike rate of 140.96.
  • Ashton Turner has the most runs in Scorchers-Sixers matches (435). He averages 29.00 with a magnificent strike rate of 150.52.
  • Andrew Tye loves playing the Sixers. He has taken 29 wickets in just 17 matches against them (avg. 15.55, econ. 7.35). Also, Tye has the most wickets in T20s at Perth Stadium (19) at an average of 15.47 and economy of 7.14.
  • Jhye Richardson (17 wickets, avg. 23.24, econ. 8.03) and Jason Behrendorff (16 wickets, avg. 16.13, econ. 6.45) have enjoyed success against Sydney Sixers.

Sydney Sixers:

  • Josh Philippe has hammered 292 runs in 11 matches vs Scorchers at an average of 36.50 and strike rate of 145.50. This includes 52 off 25 balls against Tye without dismissal.
  • James Vince also has good numbers against Scorchers: 8 inns, 313 runs, avg. 44.71, SR 140.99. He has a solid record against all of Scorchers’ main seamers in franchise T20s: 55 runs off 34 balls vs Behrendorff (no dismissal), 42 off 37 vs Richardson (one dismissal) and 47 off 35 vs Tye (no dismissal).
  • Watch out for Kurtis Patterson against his former franchise. Last season, he scored 391 runs in 13 innings at an average of 30.07 and strike rate of 142.18.
  • Sean Abbott has taken the most wickets of any Sixers bowler vs Scorchers (19). However, he concedes 9.24 per over in 17 matches. Expect the Scorchers to try target the Sixers’ key bowler.
  • Abbott has enjoyed success at Perth Stadium: 3 inns, 6 wickets, avg. 14.00, econ. 7.00.
  • Ben Dwarshuis takes a wicket per innings on average vs Scorchers (15, avg. 25.67, econ. 7.45).

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 24, Scorchers 15, Sixers 9.
  • Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers four times in BBL 11, including the finale.
  • Andrew Tye has a good record vs Moises Henriques in T20s (3/47 off 47 balls) and Dan Christian (4/51 off 46 balls).
  • Dan Christian struck scores of 35* (20), 73 (61), 7 (4) and 3 (7) vs Scorchers in BBL 11.
  • Izharulhaq Naveed made a good start to life in the BBL. The spinner took 2/25 in four overs out of a total of 184/6 for the Strikers.
  • Aaron Hardie hit 35 (31) and 45 (24) against Sixers last season.
  • Steve O’Keefe vs Scorchers: 18 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 36.31, econ. 7.49.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

The Perth track often has pace and bounce. In six T20 Internationals this year, the bowling sides have often had a say, with an average first innings score of just 138.5. The chasing team won four of those matches.

Given this game starts at 4pm local time, there may be a temptation to bat first with no chance of dew. Temperatures will be hot (about 30 degrees) with sunny conditions.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, James Vince
  • All-Rounders: Sean Abbott
  • Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson

BBL 2022/23 Match 6: SCO vs SIX Match Prediction – Who will win?

A total of 160 may be a tough chase with two good bowling attacks on display. Scorchers start as favourites with home ground advantage and a good record against Sixers.

STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 4

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Melbourne Stars’ first home game of BBL 12 will be in honour of the late, great Shane Warne. After losing in heartbreaking fashion on the opening night, the Stars will be out to display some of the never-say-die spirit that Warnie displayed throughout his glittering career.

Adam Zampa’s team looks to have a good attack. Trent Boult made an immediate impact with two wickets in is first two overs of BBL, while Nathan Coulter-Nile, Beau Webster, and Zampa himself nearly pulled off the defence of 122 against Sydney Thunder. So, it’s clear what needs attention – the batting.

But, it won’t be easy against what is an excellent Hobart Hurricanes team on paper. The last time the Hurricanes played at the MCG, they had a number of key players out and were on the wrong end of the highest total in T20 franchise history. Now, they will be keen to make amends after that night and what was also a disappointing season for the Hurricanes as they underperformed as a unit.

BBL 2022/23 Match 4: STA vs HUR Possible Playing XI

Joe Burns is out due to a hamstring injury. Marcus Stoinis is in the squad, despite testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Batsmen Campbell Kellaway, James Seymour and pace bowler Liam Hatcher have been included.

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

Hobart Hurricanes have a strong squad. James Neesham, Asif Ali and Shadab Khan are all available for selection.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • Joe Clarke will be key at the top. In five innings at the MCG, he has struck two fifties with a total of 193 runs at an average of 38.60 and strike rate of 151.97.
  • Also, Clarke struck scores of 52 and 35 at a strike rate of 150.00 vs Hurricanes last season.
  • Can Marcus Stoinis fire after his COVID-positive test earlier this week? He has a magnificent record against Hurricanes, with 371 runs at an average of 61.83 and strike rate of 146.06.
  • Stoinis is the second-highest run-scorer in T20s at MCG: 36 inns, 968 runs, avg. 35.85, SR 136.92.
  • Hilton Cartwright enjoys batting at the MCG: 12 inns, 359 runs, avg. 59.83, SR 144.18.
  • Trent Boult has enjoyed success against Matt Wade in T20s. The left-arm bowler has dismissed Wade four times in just 37 balls, conceding 58 in the process. Three of those wickets came in the powerplay.
  • Adam Zampa has taken the most wickets of any bowler at the MCG (41) at an average of 19.54 and economy of 6.84.

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott hit the most runs in last season’s BBL. The keeper-batsman scored 577 runs at an average of 48.08 and strike rate of 153.86.
  • Against the Stars, McDermott has struck 395 runs in ten matches at an average of 43.89 and strike rate of 133.00.
  • Matthew Wade has scored the ninth-most runs of any player in T20s at MCG: 21 inns, 594 runs, avg. 39.60, SR 138.46.
  • D’Arcy Short will be aiming for a big season after striking at just 113.26 in the last BBL. In nine matches at at the MCG, Short has struck 373 runs at an average of 62.17 and strike rate of 131.34.
  • Against the Stars, Short has scored 262 runs in 11 matches (average: 29.11, SR: 134.36).
  • Tim David has had an excellent year in T20 cricket: 61 inns, 1,302 runs, avg. 26.57, SR 171.76.
  • Shadab Khan was superb in the recent T20 World Cup in Australia. The legspinner took 11 wickets in seven matches (average: 15.00, economy: 6.34).
  • Nathan Ellis has also had an excellent 2022. In 28 innings, he has taken 38 wickets at an average of 19.16 and terrific economy of 7.63.
  • Against Stars, Ellis has taken seven wickets in five matches at an average of 15.00 and economy of 6.18.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Stars 11, Hurricanes 6.
  • Campbell Kellaway recently scored a century for CA XI against South Africa.
  • Nathan Coulter-Nile started the season off in fine fashion with 3/19 vs Thunder. He will be seeking to improve on his record at the MCG: 15 inns, 14 wickets, avg. 30.71, econ. 8.11.
  • Riley Meredith has the most wickets in Hurricanes-Stars matches (13) at an average of 16.15 and economy of 6.89. He also has taken ten wickets in five matches at the MCG.

MCG Pitch Report and Weather

Another cool evening is forecast in the BBL this week. The maximum temperature in Melbourne is just 20 degrees. No rain is expected.

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.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott
  • Batsmen: Hilton Cartwright, Tim David
  • All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, D’Arcy Short
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis

BBL 2022/23 Match 4: STA vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win?

A score of 160 batting first could be a winning total. Hurricanes look to have better depth and start as favourites.

4 players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

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4 players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

Cricket News: 4 players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction | Players RCB should buy for IPL 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the perennial underachievers of the IPL, were eliminated by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022.

In the quest for their elusive first title, they have a balanced squad with most of the bases covered. They don’t have a big purse left, and Mike Hesson and co. will have to be smart with their picks at the auction table.

RCB needs a few backups for their first-choice players. They already have the likes of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood and Dinesh Karthik.

Current Squad

Faf du Plessis*, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell*, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood*, Fin Allen*, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudesai, Siddharth Kaul, Akashdeep, Karn Sharma

Players Released

Jason Behrendorff, Aneeshwar Gautam, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford

Probable Playing XI

Faf du Plessis* (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell*, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood*

Purse

  • 8.75 Crores Left
  • 3 Overseas Slots

Needs

  • An Indian wicket-keeper batter.
  • An Overseas pace bowler as a backup for Josh Hazlewood.
  • An Overseas all-rounder as a backup for Glenn Maxwell.

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Players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can Target for IPL 2023

Joshua Little

Josh Hazlewood is the only overseas pace bowler in RCB. He did an excellent job last season but pace bowlers are more injury-prone and their workload needs to be managed well.

Ireland’s Joshua Little can be the perfect pick. Little has been in exceptional form in the last few months; he picked a hat-trick in the recently concluded T20 World Cup against New Zealand and is the top wicket-taker in T20Is in 2022 (39).

Little can pick wickets with the new ball and can bowl in the death overs as well. Also, he provides the left-arm angle that RCB lacks.

Vishnu Vinod

Dinesh Karthik had an exceptional season in IPL 2022; so good that he got into the national side for the T20 World Cup 2022.

However, he hasn’t been in the best of form lately and with age not on his side, RCB may look to get a backup wicketkeeper.

Indian uncapped player Vishnu Vinod may be a good pick for RCB. Vinod has the tag of an aggressive batter in the domestic circuit. He is very versatile in domestic cricket and can bat anywhere.

Sikandar Raza

Glenn Maxwell is one of the best all-rounders in T20 cricket. He is a crucial part of this RCB setup and has performed consistently since he joined the franchise.

However, they don’t have any backups for him. If he’s not in the best of form or gets injured during the tournament, RCB may struggle as a result. Sikandar Raza will be the like-for-like replacement for Glenn Maxwell. He can bowl four overs and is an excellent batter in the middle order. Raza has been in serious form this year and he certainly has the potential to succeed in the IPL.

Michael Bracewell

This may surprise many but Michael Bracewell is another excellent backup player for Glenn Maxwell. He hasn’t played a lot of international cricket but has been very impressive in the handful of games that he has played.

The Kiwi all-rounder bowls off-spin and is very destructive with the bat. He is a match-winner in the Super Smash T20 tournament. Also, Bracewell could come at a very cheap price, which can provide excellent value for RCB.

These are the four players that we think RCB can target in the upcoming IPL auction. The Royal Challengers Bangalore, as mentioned earlier, has an excellent squad. They have proven match-winners in their ranks. It’s very surprising that they are yet to win the title. They have the resources to do that in IPL 2023 and the players will be very determined to do so.

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