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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

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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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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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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.

BBL 2022/23 Match 6: SCO vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today 17 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: 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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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: 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

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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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Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain

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Cricket News: Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain | Who will replace Kane Williamson as NZ captain?

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain with immediate effect. The 32-year-old has cited increased workload as his reason behind relinquishing leadership in the longest format of the game. Seasoned pacer Tim Southee will captain the Black Caps in their upcoming tour to Pakistan and Tom Latham will be his deputy.

“Captaining the BLACKCAPS in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour. For me, Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game and I’ve enjoyed the challenges of leading the side in the format,” Williamson mentioned in his official statement.

He added, “Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career I feel the time is right for this decision.”

Williamson to continue as captain in white-ball formats, Southee the new Test captain

With the One Day International (ODI) and T20I World Cups coming up in 2023 and 2024, Williamson claimed that continuing to lead the side in white-ball cricket seemed like a preferable proposition presently. He has spoken to New Zealand Cricket (NZC) about it and expressed confidence that Southee and Latham, who will be the vice-captain in Tests, will do a good job in red-ball cricket.

Southee termed his appointment as the Test skipper as a ‘surreal feeling’ and explained that it was a massive honour to take over this role.

“I love Test cricket, it’s the ultimate challenge and I’m really excited by the opportunity to lead the team in this format. Kane’s been an outstanding Test captain and I’m looking forward to working with (coach) Gary (Stead) on how we can build on that,” Southee explained.

Williamson captained New Zealand in 40 Tests and the team emerged victorious in 22 of those matches. The Kiwis lost 10 games whereas eight of them ended in a draw. But more importantly, the side won the World Test Championship 2019-21 by defeating India in the finals in Southampton last year in his tenure.

The New Zealand-Pakistan Test series begins on 26th December at the National Stadium in Karachi.

3 players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

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3 players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction

Cricket News: 3 players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can target in the IPL 2023 Auction | Players KKR could buy for IPL 2023

The two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders had a forgettable season in IPL 2022 as they finished in the seventh position. Now, they are in a spot of bother before the auction as they have only 14 players in the squad with a purse of INR 7.05 crores. Three of their big names – Pat Cummins, Alex Hales and Sam Billings – will miss IPL 2023 owing to personal reasons.

They have the challenge of building a strong squad with the little purse remaining, which includes capable backup options. They already have the likes of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh in their ranks and they traded in Shardul Thakur and Lockie Ferguson to boost their seam bowling. Let’s take a look at how they sum up at the moment before the IPL 2023 auction.

Current Squad

Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz*, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell*, Sunil Narine*, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson*, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Tim Southee*

Players Released

Pat Cummins, Sam Billings, Aman Khan, Shivam Mavi, Mohammad Nabi, Chamika Karunaratne, Aaron Finch, Alex Hales, Abhijeet Tomar, Ajinkya Rahane, Ashok Sharma, Baba Indrajith, Pratham Singh, Ramesh Kumar, Rasikh Salam, S Jackson

Probable Playing XI

Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy

Purse

  • 7.05 Crores Left
  • 3 Overseas Slots

Needs

  • A wicket-keeper batter.
  • Pace bowling all-rounder as a backup for Andre Russell.
  • An Indian spinner. 

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Players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can target for IPL 2023

Curtis Campher

Andre Russell is KKR’s main player and the franchise needs him to remain fit. However, the reality is he is injury prone. It is quite evident that they need a good overseas pace bowling all-rounder as his backup. As KKR doesn’t have the purse to go for big all-rounders they need to be very careful with the players they pick.

Curtis Campher can be an ideal backup for Andre Russell. He can bowl 2-3 overs and is capable of scoring big with the bat. He has done a great job for Ireland in international cricket. Campher will come at a cheap price in the auction and can prove to be an excellent buy for the Knight Riders.

Phil Salt

Phil Salt is another excellent player KKR can target in the upcoming auction. He is a very destructive batter and can take the game away from the opposition in just a few overs.

Salt has a strike rate of 151.6 in the first six overs in T20 cricket. KKR already have Rahmanullah Gurbaz who is exceptional in the powerplay, but they don’t have any wicket-keeper batter other than him.

Salt will be a good backup opener who can keep wickets. If KKR can somehow fit both of them in the eleven, they’ll be one of the most destructive batting pairs in the powerplay.

Sanjay Yadav

Tamil Nadu’s Sanjay Yadav is another excellent player KKR can pick in the auction. The spin-bowling all-rounder is very talented and was with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022.

He was in exceptional form in TNPL 2022. Sanjay scored 452 runs in nine matches at an average of 90.40 and strike rate of 186.77. He picked up six wickets as well.

KKR have Varun Chakravarthy as their second spinner after Sunil Narine but he hasn’t been in the best of form in the last couple of seasons. Sanjay Yadav can give them four overs of his left-arm orthodox and he is more than capable with the bat so it’ll increase their batting depth as well.

KKR surely messed up on the auction table in the mega auction last year and trading in Shardul Thakur for a big sum of 10+ crores is a questionable move. Despite all this, they can still put together a solid squad and challenge opponents at all stages of an innings.

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HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 3

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HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 3 | HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today | Cairns Pitch Report

Cairns will host its first ever men’s BBL match, and it promises to be a beauty. Two teams who are seeking redemption this season will go toe-to-toe, with confidence from a first up win on the agenda.

Since winning the title in 2019, Melbourne Renegades have been nothing short of woeful. But, they look to have a good squad on paper, and will be aiming to maximise as much of Andre Russell’s four-game stint as possible. Also, whether Aaron Finch can fire right away after some time off will be interesting to see, as well as how the likes of Jono Wells, Tom Togers, Akeal Hosein and Mujeeb Ur Rahman slot in.

Brisbane Heat also have an exciting squad. Chris Lynn is no longer with the franchise, but the likes of Colin Munro and Sam Billings add some great punch to this lineup. Also, seamers Xavier Bartlett and Mark Steketee have been in good touch, while spinners Matt Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson can take advantage of any slowness in the Cairns pitch.

A close game potentially awaits.

BBL 2022/23 Match 3: HEA vs REN Possible Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat have named their squad for this match. Matthew Renshaw is unavailable as he is in Brisbane for the birth of his first child.

Ross Whiteley, who is averaging just 19.05 in 25 short-form matches this year, will be out to make an immediate impression as an overseas player.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Max Bryant, 3. Nathan McSweeney, 4. Sam Billings, 5. Ross Whiteley, 6. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 7. James Bazley, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Matt Kuhnemann, 10. Mark Steketee, 11. Mitchell Swepson

Melbourne Renegades have also named their squad. It remains to be seen what their final batting order will be with Shaun Marsh out with injury. Also, they may look to play three spin options on a slowish Cairns track.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Brisbane Heat:

  • Colin Munro is 26 runs away from 1,000 T20 runs in 2022. He is averaging 30.44 with a strike rate of 131.44.
  • In four matches against Renegades, Munro has scored 130 runs at an average of 43.33 and strike rate of 156.63.
  • Sam Billings was terrific in last season’s BBL. He scored 284 runs in nine innings at an average of 40.57 and strike rate of 153.51.
  • Mark Steketee has dismissed Aaron Finch twice in 23 balls (34 runs). Also, he comes into this match in some good form, with 17 wickets in his last six innings across List A and first-class cricket.
  • Steketee has taken nine wickets in six matches vs Renegades at an average of 25.00 and high economy of 9.64.
  • James Bazley won man of the match against Renegades last season. He took 3/28, including the dismissal of Sam Harper, and scored 16* (12).

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Aaron Finch has the most runs in Heat-Renegades matches. The opener has struck 470 runs in 11 matches at an average of 47.00 and strike rate of 140.30.
  • Jonathan Wells will be keen to make a big impression for his new team. Against Brisbane Heat, Wells has struck 394 runs in 15 innings at an average of 39.40 and strike rate of 120.12.
  • Andre Russell strikes at 164.07 in 24 BBL matches. He has also taken 26 wickets. Expect him to go hard in the first of his four matches in BBL 12.
  • Expect Akeal Hosein to play a role on the Cairns track. In 25 T20s this year, he has taken 27 wickets at an impressive economy of just 6.84.
  • Tom Rogers took the fifth-most wickets in last season’s BBL. The seamer took 20 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 19.30 and strike rate of 14.7.
  • Kane Richardson has taken eight wickets in five matches vs Heat since December 2017. He averages 18.63 with an economy of 7.98.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-Head: Matches 17, Brisbane Heat 6, Melbourne Renegades 11.
  • Jimmy Peirson has historically struggled vs Renegades: 10 inns, 78 runs, avg. 11.14, SR 109.86.
  • Sam Harper vs Heat: 7 inns, 167 runs, avg. 27.83, SR 128.46.
  • Nic Maddinson will be looking to boost his record vs Heat: 13 inns, 199 runs, avg. 18.09, SR 117.06.
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman in T20s this year: 33 matches, 42 wickets, economy 6.20.

Cazalys Stadium Cairns Pitch Report and Weather

There is the chance of a shower or storm in the afternoon/evening at Cairns. But, rain is expected to be minimal according to bom.gov.au.

Cairns hosted three ODIs between Australia and New Zealand back in September. The average first innings score was 231.33, where the slow pitches were difficult to bat on.

BBL 2022/23 Match 3: HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today 15 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:

BBL 2022/23 Match 3: HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

BBL 2022/23 Match 3: HEA vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Sam Billings
  • Batsmen: Colin Munro, Aaron Finch
  • All-Rounders: Andre Russell
  • Bowlers: Mark Steketee, Kane Richardson

BBL 2022/23 Match 3: HEA vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win?

The Renegades’ bowling attack looks terrific on paper. This attack can get them the victory in this clash.

How many players are there in the IPL 2023 Auction?

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How many players are there in the IPL 2023 Auction?

Cricket News: How many players are there in the IPL 2023 Auction? | BCCI cuts down shortlist for IPL 2023 Auction

The auction list for the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been cut down to 405 players from 991. However, only the first 86 players will definitely go under the hammer. The accelerated auction process will be followed for the rest of the 319 cricketers.

Franchises will be asked to nominate a set of players that they are interested in from this list of 319. Along with that, they will also submit a set of unsold players from the first category and these individuals will be presented in the auction.

“Franchises will be asked to nominate a set number of players from this group. Once these players (87-405) have been presented, franchises will be requested to submit the names of players (unpresented/unsold) from all those on the full list of 405 for further accelerated process,” a statement by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was quoted in a report by Cricbuzz.

BCCI added, “This will be covered in more detail at the auction briefing on 22nd December 2022.”

Number of players in IPL 2023 Auction:

There are 273 Indians and 132 overseas players in the total list of 405 cricketers set to go in the auction. These include 119 capped and 282 uncapped players along with four players from Associate nations. However, the franchises haven’t been officially informed about the availability of players, which can help them devise their plans for the auction.

19 players have registered their name at the top bracket base price of Rs 2 crore, including all-rounders like Ben Stokes, Cameron Green, and Sam Curran amongst others. Some of the notable players who were a part of the earlier list of 991 but have been left out of the final 405 are Kedar Jadhav, Martin Guptill, Reece Topley, Wayne Parnell, Colin de Grandhomme, Ashton Turner and Mark Chapman.

The auction will start at 2:30 pm on 23rd December in Kochi.

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