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

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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.

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today 3 January 2023

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 27: STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction

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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

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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?

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

HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 26 | HH vs AS Dream11 Prediction Today | Hobart Pitch Report

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

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:

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction

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.

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.

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

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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

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 24: REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction

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BBL 2022/23 Match 24: REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction

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.

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.

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

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

STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 23 | AS vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today | Adelaide Pitch Report

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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THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 22

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THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 22

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It’s time for New Years’ Eve action. For the first time ever, Lavington Sports Oval in Albury will host a men’s BBL match, and it promises to be an interesting clash as Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes are looking to build momentum.

After a horror run, including being bowled out for 15, Thunder have won two straight games against the Heat. As a result, they have moved into the top five with a respectable 3-3 record, but their net run rate of -0.540 still needs improvement. Another victory here will increase confidence further as the competition moves into the new year.

For the Hurricanes, this is their first game in a week after a Christmas Eve miracle against Renegades. Courtesy of the bowlers, they defended 122 to pick up a crucial win, but the spotlight will be on the batting which hasn’t fired consistently for quite some time. On paper, the talent is there, but whether Matthew Wade’s team can turn this into better returns remains to be seen.

Match Details

  • Location: Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
  • Time: 3:30pm (local), 10:00am (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 22: THU vs HUR Possible Playing XIs

Gurinder Sandhu is not in the squad due to a calf injury. 19-year-old Joel Davies has joined the squad.

The Thunder may bring in Ben Cutting as Sandhu’s replacement. Since January 2021, Cutting has struck 46 runs at a strike rate of 184.00 with one dismissal against Hurricanes.

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

Matthew Wade is back in the Hurricanes squad. Ben McDermott will not play due to a hamstring injury.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Thunder:

  • Alex Hales has a magnificent record vs Hurricanes: 7 inns, 346 runs, avg. 57.67, SR 150.43. Last season, he belted 80* (56) and 38 (17) against them.
  • Hales has scored 44 runs off 25 balls vs Riley Meredith without dismissal.
  • Since the start of September, Rilee Rossouw has scored 315 runs at an average of 63.00 and strike rate of 166.67 when batting first in T20s. When batting second, he has scored just 35 runs in six innings.
  • Daniel Sams is coming off a player of the match performance against Brisbane. He slammed 36* (15) and took 2/41.
  • Sams has 10 wickets in eight outings with Hurricanes at an average of 24.50 and economy of 8.91. He averages just 12.20 with the bat, but he is a danger if he comes in to bat in the final overs.
  • In the absence of Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew could be used more at the death. He took three wickets in the final over against Heat, and has five scalps in five matches against Hurricanes (avg. 26.20, econ. 8.73).
  • Chris Green is conceding just 5.66 runs per over in BBL 12. Against Hurricanes, the offspinner has taken just the five wickets in eight matches at an average of 36.80 (econ. 8), but he could enjoy the Albury conditions.

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Matthew Wade is crucial for the Hurricanes. He has a wonderful record for Hobart against Thunder: 8 inns, 328 runs, avg. 46.86, SR 149.09.
  • Wade has scored 27 off 15 against McAndrew (no dismissal) and 75 off 40 against Sams (one dismissal).
  • Will today be the day D’Arcy Short fires? He averages 24.73 in 11 matches vs Thunder, but has a strike rate of 140.21. Also, he has taken 12 wickets, so Hurricanes may use him with the ball if needed.
  • Shadab Khan is yet to fire with the bat this season (57 runs), but he has been superb with the ball: 4 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 14.71, econ. 6.86.
  • Tim David has scored just 27 runs in four innings vs Thunder (avg. 9.00).
  • Paddy Dooley has been the revelation of BBL 12. He has taken nine wickets in four matches at a superb average of 9.44 and economy of 5.66.
  • Riley Meredith was named player of the match on Christmas Eve thanks to his 3/12 vs Renegades. He will be aiming to improve on his record vs Thunder: 5 inns, 5 wickets, avg. 36.00, econ. 9.47.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Hurricanes 10, Thunder 7.
  • Alex Ross vs Hurricanes since January 2020: 4 inns, 133 runs, avg. 66.50, SR 140.00. Also, Ross smashed 25 off 12 balls in his last match against Heat.
  • Nathan Ellis has taken just one wicket in four matches in BBL 12. Against Thunder, he has taken just three scalps in five innings at an average of 44.33.
  • But, Hurricanes could look to use Ellis against Hales. He has conceded just 22 off 28 against the England star, dismissing him once.
  • Brendan Doggett vs Matt Wade: 13 balls, 16 runs, one dismissal.

Lavington Sports Oval Albury Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first ever men’s BBL match at Lavington Sports Oval. In two WBBL matches, the average first innings score was 115, with Sydney Thunder successfully chasing the totals of 114 and 116 back in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

This will be a drop in pitch as the ground often hosts a number of sports including NRL and AFL. Also, rural grounds across Australia typically roll out slower pitches that don’t have too much grass. Below is an image of the 2017 WBBL match between Thunder and Stars.

There is a chance of showers in Albury, but mostly in the morning according to bom.gov.au. Temperatures are forecast to reach 29 degrees.

The pitch at Lavington Sports Oval for the WBBL encounter in 2017.

BBL 2022/23 Match 22: THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today 31 December 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales
  • All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Paddy Dooley

BBL 2022/23 Match 22: THU vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win?

This is a hard match to win. Both teams are inconsistent, but capable of producing a great performance. A total of 150-160 batting first could prove to be a tough chase with both teams fielding good spinners.

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Australia squad for 3rd Test against South Africa

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Australia squad for 3rd Test against South Africa

Cricket News: Australia squad for 3rd Test against South Africa | Who will replace Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc?

Australia have named Queensland batsman Matt Renshaw and Western Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar in the 14-man squad for the third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

The duo have come in as replacements for Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc who both suffered finger injuries in Australia’s massive innings-and-182-run win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Australia 14-man squad for SCG Test against South Africa

Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), David Warner

Michael Neser, who bowled nicely against West Indies earlier this season, is unlucky to have missed out. Josh Hazlewood has recovered from a side strain and is likeliest to replace Starc, especially given he has an impressive 20 wickets at an average of 25.80 at the SCG.

Renshaw could slot in as Green’s replacement at number six should Australia believe that four frontline bowlers are enough. The left-hander has struck 310 runs in five Sheffield Shield matches this season at an average of 51.66, which includes an unbeaten 200* against New South Wales. He also scored 81 and 101* for Prime Minister’s XI against West Indies before the Tests.

Win at SCG will guarantee place in World Test Championship Final

Should Australia beat South Africa at the SCG, they will be guaranteed a place in the World Test Championship Final in June. Even if Pat Cummins’ team loses 4-0 in India, they will finish on a win percentage of 63.16, which is more than the maximum Sri Lanka and South Africa can reach.

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REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 21

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REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 21

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Just like Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder yesterday, Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers will meet again less than 48 hours later.

For the second straight match, the Renegades made a mess of a gettable score, bowled out for 115 in pursuit of 150 against the Sixers after failing to chase 123 against the Hurricanes on Christmas Eve. So, it’s clear where the room for improvement is.

Despite three straight wins, the Sixers require improvement of their own. They lost 7/69 in the final ten overs of their batting innings on Wednesday, with the form of the likes of Dan Christian in the spotlight. However, if they keep winning with key contributions along the way, they can continue to sneak up the table while working towards their best form later in BBL 12.

Match Details:

  • Location: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
  • Time: 6:30pm (local), 1:00pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 21: REN vs SIX Possible Playing XIs

Renegades have named the same squad. They may give the same XI the chance to redeem themselves after the disappointing loss two nights ago.

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

Sixers have also named their squad. Steve O’Keefe is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

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. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Jackson Bird/Izharulhaq Naveed, 11. Todd Murphy

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Aaron Finch (36) and Shaun Marsh (28) combined for a 55-run partnership vs Sixers two nights ago.
  • Finch is the highest run-scorer in REN-SIX matches (418) at an average of 34.67 and strike rate of 131.03. Since the start of 2020, Marsh has scored 187 runs in five innings vs Sixers at an average of 37.40.
  • Martin Guptill is capable of putting the Renegades on top. He will be aiming for a strong finish to a difficult 2022, where he is averaging just 20.67 in 12 T20 matches.
  • Akeal Hosein went wicketless for the first time this season in the last match (0/29). He took ten wickets in the previous four games, including 3/26 on this ground vs Heat.
  • Will the Renegades bowl Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the death overs again? He took two wickets at this stage on Wednesday to finish with 3/29.
  • Kane Richardson (2/22 on Wednesday) now has 13 wickets in ten matches vs Sixers. However, he does not have the best of records at Geelong, with five wickets at a strike rate of 33.60 (econ. 6.46).

Sydney Sixers:

  • Josh Philippe hit 55 off 40 balls two nights ago. He now has 384 runs in nine innings vs Renegades at an average of 42.67 and strike rate of 144.36.
  • In franchise T20s, Philippe has scored 187 off 117 against left-arm orthodox (SR 159.8), with five dismissals.
  • James Vince combined with Philippe for a 59-run stand vs Renegades. He has scored 19*, 33 and 26 in his past three matches. Can he go on with it today?
  • Jordan Silk is the Sixers’ second-highest run-scorer in BBL 12 (126). He is averaging 31.50 with a strike rate of 120.00.
  • Ben Dwarshuis dominated the Renegades again with 4/17. He now has taken 23 wickets against them in just 12 matches.
  • Dwarshuis also enjoys bowling at Geelong. In two matches, he has taken six wickets at a strike rate of 8.00.
  • Sean Abbott has taken nine wickets this season at a strike rate of 12.00. This includes 2/17 against Renegades, whom he has 12 wickets against in nine matches.
  • Hayden Kerr has picked up seven wickets in his past four matches, including 2/30 vs Renegades.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Renegades 5, Sixers 11, N/R 1.
  • Nic Maddinson has scored just 42 runs in his last four innings. Also, he averages just 11.00 in seven matches vs Sixers.
  • Josh Philippe vs Kane Richardson in T20s: 51 balls faced, 54 runs scored, no dismissals.
  • Moises Henriques has hit scores of 56* and 49 at a strike rate of 145.83 at Geelong.
  • Aaron Finch averages 24.43 in eight matches on this ground. Shaun Marsh has hit three 30+ scores in four matches at Geelong, including a half-century.

GMHBA Simonds Stadium Geelong Pitch Report and Weather

A slow surface and long straight boundaries is often on the menu at Geelong. The average first innings score was 142.83 in six matches in the recent T20 World Cup. In BBL 12, the Heat mustered just 137/8, which the Renegades chased with just four balls to spare.

A sunny day is forecast in Geelong with a top of 26 degrees.

BBL 2022/23 Match 21: REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today December 30 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Philippe
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh
  • All-Rounders: Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott
  • Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein

BBL 2022/23 Match 21: REN vs SIX Match Prediction – Who will win?

Sixers to win.

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“Dismal & embarrassing” – South Africa fans react to horror performance in Australia

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“Dismal & embarrassing” – South Africa fans react to horror performance in Australia

Cricket News: “Dismal & embarrassing” – South Africa fans react to horror performance in Australia | Reactions: Australia thump South Africa

With barely a whimper, South Africa’s magnificent winning streak in Australia came to an end in an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG. On a good batting surface, the Proteas were rolled for 189 and 204 to surrender the series and also leave their World Test Championship (WTC) Final hopes hanging by a thread.

However, going by this evidence, as well as what they showed in England earlier in 2022, could South Africa even put up a decent fight in a WTC Final? Their attack can challenge anybody, but the bowlers were left as flat as their supporters after the batsmen failed once again.

Sent in by Pat Cummins on a decent batting pitch, the tone was set by some brainless batting in the first session. A stirring partnership between Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen on Boxing Day was the only positive in an otherwise forgettable Test for the South Africans; a far cry from the magnificent win on this ground back in 2008.

South Africa fans react to horrible performances in Australia

The heavy defeat in Melbourne followed a two-day Test in Brisbane. Dean Elgar’s team finished the two matches with totals of 152, 99, 189 and 204, batting a total of just 224 overs in the process.

Their score of 204 was the first time in eight innings that the team reached 200, but it did little to improve the mood of the South Africa fans, especially when David Warner hit a superb double ton.

Below are some of the reactions from the disappointed Proteas faithful. “A proud record, held for 14 years, broken after two dismal and embarrassing performances,” read one tweet. “I’d be tempted to say they shouldn’t even bother playing the third,” read another.

The third Test begins on Wednesday, 4th January at the SCG.

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