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SA vs IND 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction & FanPlay Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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SA vs IND 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction & FanPlay Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After having scripted a dominating win inside four days at South Africa’s fortress in Centurion, Team India will look to make history in Johannesburg by taking a 2-0 lead to complete their maiden Test series win in the rainbow nation.

India has a lot of happy memories of Johannesburg. It is a rare venue away from home where they are yet to drop a Test match. The tourists have played a total of five Tests at the Wanderers, winning two while the remaining Tests ended in a draw.

It is at this very venue where Team India tasted their maiden Test win [under the leadership of current coach Rahul Dravid in 2006] and it would be fitting if they seal their maiden Test series win in the rainbow nation at a place which has given them so many good memories in the past.

In many ways, it can be argued that their win against South Africa on a snake-pit masquerading as a Test match in Jo’Burg back in 2018, laid the cornerstone for the success that Kohli’s men have tasted in overseas conditions in the last three years.

At Centurion, India flexed their muscles to the hilt as they completely dominated the Proteas in all departments. Having said that, the visitors will be the first ones to admit that their batting barring the opening day, did not perform to its potential, something they would want to improve in the remaining two Tests.

The bedrock of India’s win at Centurion was the opening duo of Mayank Agarwal and centurion KL Rahul, who blunted the new-ball threat in the first couple of sessions to pave way for the middle-order.

Skipper Virat and former vice-captain Rahane batted well but failed to convert their starts into a big knock while Cheteshwar Pujara’s struggles continued. With India likely to play with just five specialist batsmen and a wicketkeeper, it is highly imperative that the senior pros in the middle-order step-up in the 2nd Test, in case the openers depart early.

India’s bowling was imperious across both innings with Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah comfortably outbowling their South African counterparts. 

As for South Africa, skipper Dean Elgar in the second innings and Temba Bavuma across both innings were the lone shining lights with the bat. With Quinton de Kock no longer available, the onus will be on the aforementioned duo and Aiden Markram, who had a poor outing in Centurion, to lead the batting unit.

South African pacers missed the trick in the first couple of sessions in Centurion as they failed to hit the right length but once they got it right, they proved to be more than handful. With Jo’Burg set to aid seamers, Proteas fans will hope that the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and co. make the most of the conditions.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • KL Rahul: 2021 proved to be a watershed year for the stylish batsman as he smashed a couple of match-winning hundreds in difficult conditions. 
  • Rahul scored a match-winning 123 at Centurion and Indian fans will hope he carries his form in the new year.
  • Mayank Agarwal: The Karnataka opener may have missed out on a three-figure score in Centurion but he batted exceedingly well in the first innings to give his side a brilliant platform.
  • Agarwal scored a 123-ball 60 before his unfortunate dismissal. He will look to continue his form and hopefully convert a start into a daddy hundred.
  • Cheteshwar Pujara: Johannesburg is one venue in SA where Pujara has done really well. The Indian No.3 smashed his first overseas hundred at the Wanderers way back in 2013 besides scoring a match-winning half-century on a difficult track in 2018.
  • Pujara’s record at the Wanderers: 229 runs in 4 innings at 57.25. 50/100- 1/1
  • Virat Kohli: The Indian skipper enjoys playing at the Wanderers. He scored a high-quality 119 against a Dale Steyn-led attack back in 2013 and nearly missed out on scoring another ton in the same game. He also scored a match-winning 50 in the last Test at the venue.
  • Kohli once again failed to convert his starts into big knocks in the last Test as he went about chasing deliveries outside the off-stump, which he shouldn’t have. His record at the Wanderers – 310 runs in 4 innings at 77.50 – is imperious and one can only hope that the legendary batsman will roll back the glory days in the forthcoming Test.
  • Ajinkya Rahane: The former vice-captain looked in amazing touch during his knocks of 48 and 20 in the last game but he once again failed to convert them into big scores.
  • His record at the Wanderers: 119 runs in four innings at 29.75. Rahane played a brilliant knock of 48 [68 balls] on an extremely difficult track back in 2018.
  • Mohammed Shami: The champion pacer claimed a match-winning five-wicket haul at the same venue back in 2018 and he backed it up with another one in the last game.
  • Shami claimed a total of eight wickets at Centurion and one can only expect him to continue with the good work in the 2nd Test.
  • Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah, like Shami, looked at his imperious best in the last game as he consistently challenged the batsmen with movement, pace, uneven bounce and searing yorkers.
  • Despite battling an injury during the first innings, Bumrah claimed five wickets in the match, including the much-needed scalp of Dean Elgar on the final day.

South Africa:

  • Dean Elgar: The Proteas skipper missed out in the first inning at Centurion but more than made up for it in the second dig as he blunted a relentless Indian attack to score a gritty 156-ball 77.
  • Elgar loves batting at the Wanderers. His record at the venue: 523 runs in 14 innings at 45 with 2 50s and 1 hundred.
  • Aiden Markam: The talented opener would be looking to make amends in Jo’Burg after having missed out in both innings at Centurion.
  • His record at Jo’Burg is amazing. In eight innings, he has racked up 347 runs at 49.57 which includes 2 50+ scores and a ton.
  • Temba Bavuma: The white-ball skipper was the best batsman on show for his team across both innings in the first Test. He scored a brilliant 50 in the first innings (52 off 103 balls) before staying unbeaten on 35 (80) in the second dig.
  • His record at Jo’Burg: 236 runs in 10 innings at 29.50 with 1 50.
  • Kagiso Rabada: The pace spearhead did not start well in the first innings but once he found his radar, he looked imperious. He claimed a total of seven wickets across two innings.
  • Rabada’s record at Jo’Burg: 24 wickets in 10 innings at 20.54 with one 5-wicket-haul.
  • Lungi Ngidi: The tall seamer claimed a six-wicket haul in the first innings to trigger a collapse. He backed it up with two more scalps in the second dig.
  • Ngidi’s record at Jo’Burg: 6 wickets in 4 innings at 25.50.

Stats and Facts

  • India have never lost a Test in Johannesburg. They have played five matches at the venue, winning two. Three games ended in a draw.
  • Since winning back-to-back Tests in England in 1986, India have never backed up their series lead in SENA countries with a win. In South Africa, they took a series lead in 2006/07 when they won the first Test in Jo’Burg but ended up losing the next two Tests.
  • India are on a five Test winning streak against the Proteas. If they win this Test, then it will be the first time that they will register six Test wins on the bounce against a particular opponent.
  • South Africa’s record at the Wanderers: 18 wins and 13 defeats in 42 Tests.
  • If India win the 2nd Test, then Virat Kohli will become the first Asian skipper to register series wins in Australia and South Africa. He will also become the 2nd Asian skipper after Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne to win a Test series in the rainbow nation.

Possible Playing 11

India:

India went with 5 batsmen + keeper + 5 bowlers combination at Centurion and while they won the match comfortably, one can argue that there is scope for adding an extra batsman in place of either Shardul Thakur or R Ashwin given the seamer-friendly surfaces and their misfiring middle-order.

However, given Virat’s penchant to go with 5 bowlers, it is unlikely that the visitors will add an extra batsman to their playing XI.

Likely XI: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli © , Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa:

With Duanne Oliver available for selection, the Proteas will have a choice to make between Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder.

With Quinton de Kock no longer available, Kyle Verreynne will take-up the keeping gloves.

Likely XI: Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen/Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi

Wanderers Johannesburg Pitch Report and weather conditions

Last time India played a Test at the Wanderers, they were created with a snake-pit masquerading as a Test match pitch with prodigious sideways movement and uneven bounce.

Wanderers is traditionally a safe haven for pacers but normally it flattens out as the Test match progresses.

As far as the weather is concerned, scattered thunderstorms are predicted for each of the 5 days with the temperature hovering between 14-26 degree Celsius.

Dream11 Prediction

Team 01:

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SA vs IND 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction

Team 02:

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SA vs IND 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant
  • Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Dean Elgar
  • All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder
  • Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada

Match Prediction

India will start as favourites.

STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 33

Charbel Coorey
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STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 33

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With Melbourne Stars ravaged by COVID-19 and Melbourne Renegades stuck at the bottom of the BBL 11 table, there is a bit of a sombre feel around this edition of the Melbourne Derby.

And it has got even worse for the Stars, with Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers testing positive for COVID-19.

Nonetheless, it is a crucial encounter for both teams. The Renegades are in must-win territory with just one win from their first seven games. Their last encounter was a washout in Coffs Harbour, but if we’re being honest, they were rank outsiders against the high-flying Sydney Sixers. They welcome back Shaun Marsh for this clash, and have Nic Maddinson available in what looks a much more experienced batting lineup.

Renegades start as heavy favourites in this clash, especially with the news that Rogers and Clarke are out with COVID. They have won just three of 10 matches vs Stars at the MCG, and need to be on their game to ensure a positive result.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • So much depends on Glenn Maxwell. The skipper was out cheaply yesterday vs Scorchers (2), so he will be looking to bounce back today. He has a strong record against the Renegades, with 444 runs in 17 innings at an average of 34.15 and strike rate of 146.05.
  • Also, Maxwell scored a century on this ground earlier this season, vs Sixers.
  • Hilton Cartwright is having a solid season: 7 inns, 215 runs, avg. 35.83, SR 149.30. Since the start of 2020, Cartwright has struck 51 runs vs Renegades at a strike rate of 164.52. He could open the batting today in the absence of Clarke and Rogers.
  • The Stars will be well-served batting Cartwright up the order as he loves batting at the MCG. He has scored 285 runs in nine innings on this ground at an average of 71.25 and strike rate of 141.09.
  • Brody Couch is the Stars’ leading wicket-taker this season with 11 scalps in seven matches at an average of 19.09 and economy rate of 8.75.
  • Haris Rauf looked good at times in his BBL return yesterday (2/40), although he was a bit expensive. He has taken eight wickets in five matches at the MCG at an average of 15.25 and economy rate of 7.18.

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Aaron Finch has the most runs in Stars-Renegades matches (513). He averages 39.46 and strikes at 142.11 vs Stars. Also, Finch has a superb T20 record at the MCG, with 779 runs in 24 innings at an average of 41.00 and strike rate of 141.64.
  • Shaun Marsh is back in the Renegades squad and he has a terrific record against the Stars. In nine innings, he has struck 377 runs at an average of 47.13 and strike rate of 134.16.
  • Marsh also has a solid record in T20s at the MCG: 10 inns, 298 runs, avg. 33.11, SR 123.14.
  • Nic Maddinson is having a good domestic season, and the Renegades need him to fire consistently. He has a poor record in T20s at the MCG (249 runs, avg. 16.60, SR 123.27), so can he improve on this?
  • Kane Richardson had a shocking outing in his last match vs Hurricanes (0/63). He has seven wickets in seven matches vs Stars, and he will be key in the death overs against an inexperienced Stars lineup today.
  • Also, Richardson has taken 10 wickets in eight matches at the MCG at an average of 23.10 and economy rate of 8.01.
  • Wrist-spinner Peter Hatzoglou was player of the match yesterday vs Stars, so watch out for Zahir Khan today. The left-arm wrist-spinner has taken eight wickets in seven matches this season at an average of 24.50 and economy rate of 8.52.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 20, Stars 14, Renegades 6.
  • Mackenzie Harvey is the Renegades’ leading run-scorer this season (191 runs, avg. 38.20, SR 121.65). He scored a brilliant 47* off 21 balls in his last match vs Stars a year ago to lead the Renegades to a stunning win.
  • Reece Topley took 2/17 in his last match vs Hurricanes.

Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Stars played a very inexperienced team against Scorchers, and will have an even more inexperienced team here without Joe Clarke.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Hilton Cartwright, 2. Justin Avendano, 3. Glenn Maxwell (c), 4. Charlie Wakim, 5. Travis Dean, 6. Tom O’Connell, 7. Patrick Rowe (wk), 8. Xavier Crone, 9. Qais Ahmed, 10. Brody Couch, 11. Haris Rauf

Melbourne Renegades have named their squad. Shaun Marsh is back, and Nic Maddinson is available. Reece Topley will be available until January 7 before he joins five other English players in flying back home from the BBL.

Also, James Pattinson is awaiting a result of his COVID-19 test, so we will know more about his availability soon before the match.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Aaron Finch, 2. Shaun Marsh, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Nic Maddinson (c), 5. Mackenzie Harvey/Jake Fraser-McGurk, 6. Mohammad Nabi, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. James Pattinson/Jack Prestwidge, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Zahir Khan, 11. Reece Topley

MCG Pitch Report and Weather

A cool and partly cloudy day is forecast for Melbourne today. The surface should be different to the lively one we saw in the Boxing Day Test where Scott Boland and Australia ripped through England.

In two BBL matches at the MCG this season, the average first innings score is 169. Both the team batting first and second have won a game each. Last time out, Sydney Sixers chased the Stars’ 177 thanks to Josh Philippe’s 99*.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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BBL 2021/22 Match 33: STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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BBL 2021/22 Match 33: STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: Sam Harper
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Haris Rauf

Match Prediction

Renegades should win this one with the experience in their team. The Stars are just too decimated.

6 England players to leave BBL 11 on January 7

Charbel Coorey
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6 England players to leave BBL 11 on January 7

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The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has asked six England players to leave Australia on January 7 to prepare for England’s T20I series in the West Indies starting on January 22.

Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder), Saqib Mahmood (Sydney Thunder), George Garton (Adelaide Strikers), James Vince (Sydney Sixers), Tymal Mills (Perth Scorchers) and Reece Topley (Melbourne Renegades) have been selected in England’s T20I squad for their tour of the Caribbean.

COVID-19 has rocked the BBL: England players required to isolate

The franchises would have planned for this given England’s international assignment takes place during the tournament, but the ECB requires these players to return to the UK sooner than planned to serve an isolation period.

COVID-19 has rocked the BBL. The Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers have all been impacted, with players and staff testing positive. The Stars themselves have had 10 players test positive to the virus, resulting in the franchise fielding a very new-look team vs Perth Scorchers on January 2nd that required them to contact grade cricketers to fill in.

The BBL clubs reportedly met on Sunday to discuss how the England withdrawals will impact their respective franchises. It remains to be seen whether these franchises can get international replacements in time for the backend of the tournament.

Sam Billings in particular has been superb for the Thunder, while Saqib Mahmood has also made a strong impact. James Vince has been a regular for the Sixers, even leading them to the title last season. And, Tymal Mills has showcased his white-ball skills as the Scorchers sit top of the table.

Cricket Australia (CA) is determined to keep the tournament rolling on despite the outbreak. Australia is seeing record COVID infections, with New South Wales itself recording upwards of 20,000 cases a day in recent times.

This means the Stars-Renegades game schedule for January 3 will go ahead as planned as CA looks to be as flexible as possible to keep the tournament going in these challenging times. As long as CA deems that players and staff are safe, the tournament will go ahead. Its quality, however, depends on the club’s Sunday discussions which we could know more about in the coming days.

STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 31

Charbel Coorey
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STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 31

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On paper, this game had the potential to be one of the matches of the season. However, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc for both Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers in one way or another, which will see some new players on deck today.

The Stars have had a significant COVID-19 outbreak in their camp that started with a support member which saw the postponement of the other clash between these two teams last week. A number of other players have since tested positive, which will give new players the chance to impress today.

While the Stars will aim to ensure that all affected are in good health and spirits, there is the small measure of getting an important win on the board. Brisbane Heat’s victory yesterday put a bit of a buffer between they and the Stars, who need to produce today to keep in touch. However, it is a tough ask with a number of key players out, with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke and Haris Rauf crucial to their hopes.

For the Scorchers, they lost Mitch Marsh and Josh Inglis to Australia’s Ashes squad after Travis Head tested positive for COVID-19. The loss of Marsh in particular will be difficult to replace given his outstanding form, but like the Stars, the Scorchers’ squad members have a chance to impress.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • A lot rests on Glenn Maxwell today. The skipper has to shoulder a lot of the responsibility with so many key players missing. He has a score of 61 vs Scorchers, but just 29 runs in his remaining three innings against them.
  • Joe Clarke will also be key. He has struck form and is batting beautifully. He has scored two half-centuries in a row: 52 (40) vs Hurricanes and 85 (44) vs Heat.
  • Expect Hilton Cartwright to bat up the order today. He is in terrific form, with the most runs for the Stars so far this season. The right-hander is in fine touch, with 203 runs in six innings at an average of 40.60 and strike rate of 151.49. This includes a magnificent 79 off 44 balls last match vs Heat.
  • Brody Couch is Melbourne Stars’ leading wicket-taker in BBL 11 (10 wickets in six matches, avg. 17.40, econ. 8.70).
  • Haris Rauf is all set to return to the BBL. He has taken 21 wickets in 13 BBL matches, including 1/23 in his only match vs Scorchers to date.

Perth Scorchers:

  • Colin Munro is the Scorchers’ leading run-scorer this season with 268 runs in seven matches at an average of 67.00 and strike rate of 142.55.
  • Kurtis Patterson has scored two half-centuries in four innings this season (total of 156 runs, avg. 39.00, SR 156.00).
  • Cameron Bancroft has a solid record against the Stars. The right-hander has struck 174 runs in eight innings at an average of 34.80 and strike rate of 109.43.
  • Ashton Turner has scored the most runs among any current Scorchers players against Stars (197 runs, avg. 28.14, SR 156.35).
  • Andrew Tye has a huge 21 wickets in 10 matches vs Stars (average of 13.81 and economy rate of 7.53). He is wicketless in his last two BBL 11 games, but one can be confident he will be back in the wickets against an inexperienced Stars team.
  • Tymal Mills was rested last match vs Thunder. If available today, Mills will be a key threat as he is a genuine wicket-taker (six wickets in four matches in BBL 11).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 18, Scorchers 9, Stars 8, N/R 1.
  • Ashton Agar has taken just two wickets in seven matches against the Stars (avg. 78.50, econ. 7.72). But, he is bowling nicely this season, with 10 scalps in seven matches. Also, it is a different-looking Stars team today.
  • Jason Behrendhorff also has a poor record vs Stars, with just three wickets in seven innings (avg. 64.33, econ. 7.15).
  • Charlie Wakim has played just two T20s so far in his career. He scored 43 and 15 in those matches.

Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Stars’ 13-man squad has many new faces. Joe Clarke, Hilton Cartwright and Glenn Maxwell should bat in the top three. They need at least one or two of the three to go big with an inexperienced middle order.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Hilton Cartwright, 3. Glenn Maxwell (c), 4. Charles Wakim, 5. Thomas F. Rogers, 6. Lachlan Bangs, 7. Tom O’Connell, 8. Ahmad Daniyal, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Qais Ahmed, 11. Brody Couch

Mitch Marsh and Josh Inglis are unavailable for the Scorchers. Nick Hobson tested positive for the virus and pacer Matt Kelly is in isolation.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Kurtis Patterson, 2. Cameron Bancroft (wk), 3. Colin Munro, 4. Ashton Turner (c), 5. Laurie Evans, 6. Aaron Hardie/Lance Morris, 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Peter Hatzoglou, 10. Jason Behrendhorff, 11. Tymal Mills

CitiPower Centre Junction Oval Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather

The Junction Oval surface is typically one of the flattest pitches. It is often a belter for batting, and it should be the case here today in very cricket-friendly conditions (29 degrees and sunny).

The last T20I on this ground was between Australia Women and New Zealand Women in 2020. Australia (155) held on for a tight four-run win on a good pitch.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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BBL 2021/22 Match 31: STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 31 | STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today | Stars vs Scorchers Key Players | Junction Oval Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Match 31: STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Colin Munro, Hilton Cartwright, Kurtis Patterson
  • All-rounders: Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Haris Rauf

Match Prediction

Scorchers should have too much experience for the Stars in this one. Scorchers to win.

Top 5 cricket moments of 2021: What’s number 1?

Debashish Sarangi
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Top 5 cricket moments of 2021: What’s number 1?

Cricket News: Top 5 cricket moments of 2021: What’s number 1? | Looking at the top 5 cricket moments of 2021

There comes the end of the year 2021. It was another year in which cricket proved to be the healer of millions of hearts amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

2021 was home to some nail-biting encounters on the cricket field. Some fans danced with joy whereas some were left heartbroken at the same time. But we can assuredly say that the fight between the teams was outstanding, which gave rise to some spectacular cricketing moments.

The purpose of this article is to make you all relive five top moments of 2021. Let’s go.

Top 5 cricket moments of 2021:

5 New Zealand finally winning an ICC trophy, after 21 years!

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Top 5 cricket moments of 2021: What’s number 1? NZ win WTC Final.

After the heartbreak of the 2019 ODI World Cup Final, Kane Williamson’s New Zealand again qualified for the finals of an ICC trophy; this time the World Test Championship against a strong Indian side.

The Kiwis certainly had a slight edge over the Indians considering their superior adaptability to the conditions and a two-match series against England, but nobody had expected them to win the game in such a dominant way. After getting a crucial lead of 32 runs in the first innings, New Zealand dismantled India’s batting and bowled them out for just 170 in the second innings, courtesy of collective brilliance from their fast bowlers.

Guided by skipper Kane Williamson, the Kiwis chased 139 runs comfortably to lift the most prestigious trophy in the longest format of the game. That joyous smile of Kane Williamson with the WTC trophy will be etched in the memory of every genuine cricket fan, especially after what the New Zealand team went through in the Final of the 2019 World Cup.

4. Kieron Pollard’s six sixes in an over

The sequence of this historic event was as funny as it was memorable. Akila Dananjaya rattled the West Indies top order by taking a hattrick in his second over. Although West Indies had a great start, they were in spot of a bother at a point, placed at 62 for the loss of four wickets.

But what followed next was nothing short of absolute carnage from Kieron Pollard. The monstrous West Indian hitter smashed Dananjaya for six consecutive sixes in his third over and thus took the game far away from the visitors. In this process, Pollard became just the third batsman to hit six sixes in an over and joined the elite company of Herschelle Gibbs and Yuvraj Singh.  

3. Pakistan defeating India in a World Cup game for the first time

Pakistani fans will fondly remember the year 2021 as their team beat India in a World Cup encounter.

When it comes to ICC World Cups, India have always dominated their arch-rivals Pakistan and had a 12-0 record prior to the WT20 2021. But Pakistan finally managed to break the jinx, thanks to the impactful performances of their star players Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan.

Moreover, it was a very disciplined effort from all the Pakistani bowlers that restricted India to a moderate 151. On the other hand, the Indian bowling was certainly not up to the mark and the Pakistani openers, Babar and Rizwan, didn’t seem to be under any kind of pressure while chasing the target. Pakistan played error-free cricket and thoroughly deserved to taste one of their sweetest ever victories.

Therefore, whenever the Pakistan fans will look back to 2021, there will be a smile of joy on their faces.

2. Australia lifting the T20 World Cup for the first time

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Top 5 cricket moments of 2021: What’s number 1? Australia lift the T20 World Cup.

There was the mighty England, there was India and there was Pakistan as well. New Zealand are always thereabouts. If someone had told me that Australia would win the World Cup, I wouldn’t have believed them.

But, I think that’s what makes their World Cup triumph even more special. They were called the underdogs and started their campaign with a hard-fought victory against South Africa but they went on to become better as the tournament progressed.

David Warner returned to his absolute best. Adam Zampa bowled his heart out. Matthew Wade smashed three consecutive sixes in memorable fashion off Shaheen Afridi in the Semi Final. Mitchell Marsh had a year to remember. Josh Hazlewood firing in T20s.

It just felt like Australia being Australia in an ICC event after a span of six-odd years. The mighty Aussies were back in business and made sure that one should never underestimate them in ICC events.

1. India breaching fortresses in Test cricket

India fans who had sleepless nights watching their team struggle in SENA countries must now feel proud of the current Indian side that has been a ruthless unit across the globe.

They came back against all odds to conquer the Gabba, defeated England comprehensively in their own den, and finally won their first ever Test in Centurion a day ago in South Africa.

It proves the amazing quality this team has in the longest format of the game. Since 2018, India have won nine Tests in South Africa, Australia and England, which certainly sums up the level of cricket they have played in the past few years. This year will certainly be remembered by the Indian fans for the historic test victories of their team in Brisbane, Lord’s, The Oval and Centurion.   

Yes, there was a heart break as they couldn’t win the WTC final, but the Indian fans can take pride in the determination, resilience and fighting-spirit this team has shown at every single ground they have played. Their pace-bowling rise has been phenomenal, and they look good for more victories.

As we have bid adieu to 2021, it was a mere attempt to make the cricket fans across countries smile. Wish you all a very happy New Year and let’s hope for some more breathtaking action on the cricket field in 2022!

HUR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 29

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HUR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 29

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After the chaos of the last two days where one match was postponed due to COVID-19 and the other just went ahead, the BBL train continues to chug on. This time, the action moves to Hobart for the first match of the New Year, with the in-form Hobart Hurricanes, led by the brilliant Ben McDermott, looking to keep the momentum going against Brisbane Heat.

The Hurricanes have stormed up the table to third spot courtesy of three straight victories. In the process, McDermott became the first player in BBL history to notch up consecutive tons, and the way he is playing, you can’t rule out the possibility of another big score.

Breaking his run of form, as well as keeping others like Wade and co. quiet, is the task staring the Heat in the face today. They themselves should have defended 106 last game vs Sixers, only to lose the match after restricting their opponents to 35/7. However, to move up the table, the Heat need to improve their batting as there has been too many collapses on their part so far this season.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • What a run of form Ben McDermott is enjoying. He has scored two centuries in a row after a score of 67 before that, representing a brilliant move back to the opening position. No player in BBL history has scored as many centuries as McDermott (3).
  • McDermott has a modest record vs Heat (7 inns, 121 runs, avg. 20.17, SR 128.72), but is in the form to turn that around. He also loves batting at Bellerive Oval, with the third-most T20 runs of any player on this ground (833, avg. 43.84, SR 133.07).
  • Can Matthew Wade overcome a bit of a form slump? The skipper has scored just 62 runs in his last five innings. He has a middling record against the Heat since 2018 (5 inns, 105 runs, avg. 26.25, SR 117.98), and has similar numbers at Bellerive Oval too (463 runs, avg. 24.37, SR 142.90).
  • D’Arcy Short loves playing the Brisbane Heat. Short has the most runs of any Hurricanes player against the Heat, with 386 runs in eight innings at a brilliant average of 64.33 and strike rate of 143.49. This includes a century.
  • Short is having an OK season to date (7 inns, 206 runs, avg. 34.33, SR 104.56), but he can go to another level today. He is just 33 runs away from 1,000 T20 runs at Bellerive Oval (avg. 35.81, SR 137.16).
  • Tim David was at his finishing best last game vs Renegades. He smashed 30 off nine balls to propel the Hurricanes to over 200. Also, David made scores of 36 and 21 last season vs Heat at a strike rate of 150.
  • Nathan Ellis has historically struggled vs Heat (2 wickets in 4 games, avg. 67.50), but he is having an excellent BBL 11 campaign. The seamer has taken eight wickets in seven matches, including five in his last four matches on this ground.
  • Ellis has 19 wickets in 14 matches at Bellerive Oval at an average of 20.68 and economy rate of 7.35.
  • Tom Rogers is the equal-leading wicket-taker in BBL 11 (6 inns, 12 wickets, avg. 14.00, econ. 7.63). He has been excellent in the crunch overs with his yorkers. He is coming off 3/24 vs Renegades.
  • Riley Meredith has eight wickets in just four matches vs Heat (avg. 14.13, econ. 7.53). Also, Meredith has the fifth-most wickets of any men’s player in T20s at Bellerive Oval (20 in 15 matches, avg. 22.40, econ. 8.15).

Brisbane Heat:

  • The Heat need Chris Lynn to fire in what has been a quiet season for him. Lynn has the most runs in Heat-Hurricanes matches with 442 runs in 11 innings at a superb average of 55.25 and strike rate of 155.09.
  • Lynn has batted seven times in T20s on this ground for a total of 160 runs at an average of 32.00 and strike rate of 141.59. However, 88 of those 160 runs came in one innings.
  • Jimmy Peirson has a solid record vs Hurricanes, with 237 runs in 12 innings at an average of 29.63 and strike rate of 122.80.
  • Ben Duckett has been the Heat’s best with the bat this season. He is their top scorer with 213 runs at an average of 30.42 and strike rate of 139.21.
  • Sam Heazlett is also having a strong season, despite missing out last game vs Sixers. He has made scores of 42, 34, 44* 5, 49, 26 and 4 this season at an overall strike rate of 141.66.
  • Heazlett vs Hurricanes: 6 inns, 124 runs, avg. 20.67, SR 129.17. He scored 48 (27) against them last season, and will be looking to produce something similar today.
  • James Bazley is the Heat’s leading wicket-taker this season with 11 scalps in seven matches (avg. 19.18, econ. 7.81). Also, Bazley enjoyed great success with the bat last season vs Hurricanes with 31* (19) and 49* (31).
  • Mark Steketee is not far behind with a terrific haul of nine wickets in four matches this season (avg. 13.77, econ. 7.75). Steketee also has a good wicklet-taking record against the Hurricanes, with 15 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 23.53. However, he will be aiming to bring his economy rate of 9.53 down.
  • Mujeeb ur Rahman has taken just three wickets in seven matches this season at an average of 60.66. However, this could be the game where he finds some success as he enjoys bowling vs Hurricanes. He took 5/15 in his last match against them a year ago, part of eight wickets in four matches.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 18, Hurricanes 11, Heat 7.
  • Hurricanes lead Heat 5-2 in meetings at Bellerive Oval.
  • Brisbane Heat currently sit fifth on the BBL 11 table, but they have played a game extra than COVID-ravaged Melbourne Stars. They need to win today.

Possible Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes have named their squad for this match. They should stick with the same XI.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 2. Ben McDermott, 3. D’Arcy Short, 4. Peter Handscomb, 5. Tim David, 6. Harry Brook, 7. Jordan Thompson, 8. Nathan Ellis, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Sandeep Lamichhane

Brisbane Heat have also named their squad. It remains to be seen if they persist with Jimmy Peirson as opener.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 2. Chris Lynn, 3. Tom Cooper, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Sam Heazlett, 6. Max Bryant, 7. Xavier Bartlett, 8. Jack Wildermuth, 9. James Bazley, 10. Mark Steketee, 11. Mujeeb ur Rahman

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

It has been a cracking batting pitch so far this season at Bellerive Oval. The average first innings score this season is 176 in four matches, with the team batting first winning three. The last game saw a classy McDermott century lead the Hurricanes to a chase of 176 vs the struggling Strikers.

There is a chance of early afternoon showers in Hobart, but conditions should be fine for this match.

Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ben McDermott, Ben Duckett
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn
  • All-rounders: D’Arcy Short, James Bazley
  • Bowlers: Mark Steketee, Riley Meredith

Match Prediction

Hurricanes to win.

Also read: Twitter reactions as Bumrah, Shami, KL Rahul lead India to win over South Africa at Centurion

STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 28

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STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 28

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It is time for the traditional New Year’s Eve clash at Adelaide Oval, and the Adelaide Strikers desperately need to win this one. Peter Siddle’s team have lost four games in a row to sit second-from-bottom. If this match does go ahead, they have a great chance to win it as Sydney Thunder have been ravaged by four COVID-19 cases.

Last time out, Ben McDermott was far too good for the Strikers, and the Sydney Thunder will need to scramble to put together an XI for this match. The men in green became the first team to beat Perth Scorchers this season with a comfortable 34-run win a few nights ago. It is the batting that looks in good shape, while the bowling can look the goods when on song.

According to reports, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha, Sam Whiteman and another player have tested positive to COVID-19. As things stand, Cricket Australia are working with South Australia (SA) Health on having this match go ahead.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Adelaide Strikers

  • Jake Weatherald found some form, albeit with a hard-fought 51 off 43 balls last game vs Hobart Hurricanes. The left-hander has the most runs in Strikers-Thunder matches, with 261 runs in nine matches at an average of 32.63 and strike rate of 141.08. He scored 31 (26) and 80* (47) against Thunder last season.
  • Weatherald is also the only player to score at least 1,000 T20 runs at the Adelaide Oval (1,045 runs, avg. 31.67, SR 138.23).
  • Jono Wells will also be key for the Strikers today. He also has a good record at Adelaide Oval, with 836 runs in 30 innings at an average of 36.35 and strike rate of 134.41. He will be looking to build on his record vs Thunder: 8 inns, 172 runs, avg. 28.67, SR 113.16.
  • Matt Renshaw scored 63 off 41 balls in his last match vs Hobart Hurricanes. He will be aiming to improve on his poor record vs Sydney Thunder: 4 inns, 26 runs, avg. 6.50, SR 89.66.
  • Peter Siddle has an excellent record against the Thunder. The Strikers’ skipper has taken 13 wickets in eight matches at an average of 11.31 and economy rate of 5.41.
  • Also, Siddle has the third-most wickets in T20s at Adelaide Oval. He has taken 41 wickets in 27 matches at an average of 15.59 and economy rate of 7.06.
  • Rashid Khan has 10 wickets to his name in seven matches vs Thunder (avg. 17.20), as well as 10 wickets in six matches this season (avg. 17.10). Also, no bowler has more wickets in T20s at Adelaide than the Afghan leg-spinner (42 wickets in 27 matches, avg. 16.67, econ. 6.60).

Sydney Thunder:

  • Jason Sangha is having a brilliant campaign. The talented batsman has struck 142 runs in three matches so far this season at an average of 71.00 and strike rate of 136.53. He scored 56* off 46 balls in his last match.
  • Sam Billings is on fire. The keeper-batsman has struck the sixth-most runs of any player in BBL 11 with 236 runs at an average of 47.20 and strike rate of 153.24. He was player of the match last time out with a brilliant 67 off 35 balls against the Scorchers.
  • Daniel Sams has an excellent record for the Thunder against Strikers. He has taken 10 wickets in five matches at an average of 11.10 and economy rate of 6.28. Also, Sams he has a good record at Adelaide Oval with seven wickets in three matches at an average of 11.71.
  • Saqib Mahmood has been an excellent addition to the Thunder side. The England seamer has taken seven wickets already in BBL 11 in just three matches, part of 36 wickets in 22 short-form matches this year.
  • Brendan Doggett could play if Tanveer Sangha is officially ruled out. He has taken three wickets in three games for Thunder vs Strikers. Nathan McAndrew is coming off a three-wicket haul vs Scorchers.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, Strikers 7, Thunder 7, N/R 2.
  • Thunder lead Strikers 4-3 in matches at Adelaide Oval.
  • Matt Short remains Strikers’ top run-scorer this season, despite scores of 16, 14 and 2 in his last three matches. His 156 runs have come at a strike rate of 160.82.
  • Ben Cutting averages just 12.56 and strikes at 113 in 12 innings vs Strikers.

Possible Playing 11

Adelaide Strikers are yet to officially name their squad for this match. One change they could make is Daniel Worrall in for Wes Agar.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matt Short, 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Matt Renshaw, 4. Jono Wells, 5. Thomas Kelly, 6. Harry Nielsen (wk), 7. George Garton, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Peter Siddle (c), 10. Daniel Worrall/Wes Agar, 11. Fawad Ahmed

Sydney Thunder have four cases of COVID-19 in their squad. According to reports, Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Tanveer Sangha and another player are positive.

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

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Brisbane Heat smashed 208 on this ground eight days ago. Expect another good, easy-paced surface where the batsmen can hit through the line cleanly. Also, both teams will look to target the shorter square boundaries.

It is a very hot day in Adelaide today with a top of about 39 degrees. No rain is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

THE BELOW TEAMS WILL BE UPDATED WHEN WE HEAR FURTHER UPDATES FROM THE BBL.

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Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: Sam Billings
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Jake Weatherald
  • All-rounders: Daniel Sams
  • Bowlers: Saqib Mahmood, Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle

Match Prediction

Runs on the board batting first will be key. Strikers should win this with the chaos in the Thunder squad right now.

Also read: Twitter reactions as Bumrah, Shami, KL Rahul lead India to win over South Africa at Centurion

Twitter reactions as Shami, Bumrah lead India to win in Centurion

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Twitter reactions as Shami, Bumrah lead India to win in Centurion

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In the past, producing a lively pitch would almost guarantee a win against India. Now, producing such a pitch is a big risk, which is testament to the rise of India’s pace bowling stocks.

The magnificent Jasprit Bumrah and ever-reliable Mohammed Shami backed up KL Rahul’s masterful century to lead India to a 113-run win; their first ever victory in Centurion. It is another episode in what has been a brilliant 12 months for India, notching up their fifth win in nine away games to Australia, England and South Africa since last year’s Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

It is quite the recovery after the 36-all out abomination a little over a year ago. Rahul and co. led the way with the bat, while the bowlers never let up throughout the Test. Shami was outstanding, taking eight wickets in total, while Bumrah overcame an injury scare to produce a second innings masterclass.

Indeed, the delivery to Rassie van der Dussen is one that will be etched in the memory of many Indians for years to come.

In the process, India became the first Asian team – and just third overall – to win a Test in Centurion. For South Africa, there is quite a bit of thinking to do ahead of the second Test at Johannesburg on January 3. Kagiso Rabada will be better for the run, but more is required of their batsmen especially as Quinton de Kock will be unavailable for the remainder of the series. Dean Elgar showed his usual gritty character, but more is needed from the others.

With South Africa’s lack of cricket in recent times and key players missing, India had to look at this series as their best chance to win their first Test assignment in South Africa. And they have made the perfect start. Here are some of the Twitter reactions:

Shami, Bumrah lead India to first ever win by Asian team in Centurion: Twitter reactions

Twitter reactions as Ross Taylor announces retirement

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Twitter reactions as Ross Taylor announces retirement

Cricket News: Twitter reactions as Ross Taylor announces retirement | New Zealand great Ross Taylor announces retirement

Ross Taylor, one of New Zealand’s greatest ever players, has announced that he will be retiring during the Black Caps’ home season.

Taylor took to Twitter to announce the news. The upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh will be his last in the whites for New Zealand, before signing off in the ODIs against Australia and The Netherlands later in the season.

“Today I’m announcing my retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the home summer, two more tests against Bangladesh, and six odi’s against Australia & the Netherlands,” wrote Taylor on his official Twitter account.

“Thank you for 17 years of incredible support. It’s been an honour to represent my country #234“

Taylor’s international career will span just on 16 years after making his ODI debut vs West Indies way back in 2006. He has gone on to score 8,581 ODI runs at a superb average of 48.20, along with 7,584 Test runs at 44.87 and 1,909 T20I runs at 26.15.

In fact, he is New Zealand’s highest-ever run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs – a feat that no doubt has him as one of the true greats of New Zealand cricket.

Ross Taylor retires: Twitter reactions

Taylor had a magnificent career, and the reactions are fitting of that. Former West Indian cricketer and current commentator Ian Bishop took to Twitter to congratulate New Zealand’s leading run-scorer.

“Can’t say that I knew Ross Taylor to any great extent. But the few times I spent in his presence conversing with him, I came away thinking, ‘what a lovely and decent person he is’. Finish strong Rosco,” tweeted Bishop.

Current New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson also praised Taylor, speaking about how special it was to win the World Test Championship alongside him.

“Ross Taylor is a world class player, our best with bat over a long period – it was a pleasure to involve in many partnerships – the World Test Championship final was really special for us,” said Williamson.

Here are some more reactions to the news that Ross Taylor will retire after the New Zealand home season:

https://twitter.com/lilyffranklin13/status/1476359098085961732?s=20
https://twitter.com/Ben_Wisden/status/1476345864264327168?s=20
https://twitter.com/ollierae14/status/1476351868775407619?s=20

SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 27

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SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 27

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Amid the COVID chaos of BBL, the first of the postponed matches will be played. Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars, who were due to play on December 30, will do battle in an important match today.

The Stars welcome back skipper Glenn Maxwell in a further boost after their victory over the Strikers yesterday. Joe Clarke was outstanding yet again, smashing his fourth straight half-century to propel the Stars to an inch within the top five.

The Stars’ powerful batting against the Scorchers’ bowling lineup makes for a cracking contest. The Scorchers continue to remain consistent at the top, coming off two straight victories against the back-to-back champions in Sydney Sixers.

After a record low crowd at the MCG yesterday, here’s hoping more turn out to Docklands today for what promises to be an intriguing contest.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Perth Scorchers:

  • Ashton Turner has scored the most runs among any current Scorchers players against Stars (224 runs, avg. 28.00, SR 154.38). The skipper comes into this game on the back of a brilliant, match-winning 69 off 41 balls vs Sixers.
  • Kurtis Patterson has scored three half-centuries in eight innings this season (total of 267 runs, avg. 33.37, SR 143.54).
  • Andrew Tye, who has the most wickets for the Scorchers this season (18), has a remarkable record against the Stars. He has taken a huge 23 wickets in just 11 matches at an average of 13.09 and economy rate of 7.25.
  • Matthew Kelly, who has impressed with 10 wickets in five matches this season, has taken six wickets in two matches vs Stars at an average of 9.67 and economy rate of 7.25.
  • Ashton Agar has taken just three wickets in seven matches against the Stars (avg. 62.67, econ. 7.73). But, he is bowling nicely this season, with 13 scalps in 11 matches, including 2/23 last game vs Sixers.

Melbourne Stars:

  • Joe Clarke is on fire. He has struck four half-centuries in a row (52, 83, 52, 83), and he is striking the ball beautifully. His third half-century came against the Scorchers this season.
  • Hilton Cartwright is in fine touch, with 273 runs in nine innings at an average of 34.12 and strike rate of 148.36. This includes a magnificent 79 off 44 balls recently vs Heat.
  • Cartwright has struck 112 runs in four innings vs Scorchers for just the one dismissal (SR 107.59).
  • Glenn Maxwell is back. He has a score of 61 vs Scorchers, but just 33 runs in his remaining four innings against them. The Stars skipper does have a solid record at Marvel Stadium (11 inns, 259 runs, avg. 32.38, SR 169.28), so it will be interesting to see if he fires today.
  • Marcus Stoinis is having a poor season (65 runs, avg. 13.00). He has a middling record vs Scorchers (244 runs, avg. 27.11, SR 114.02), so the Stars will be hoping he can improve on these numbers in this match, if he is fit.
  • Stoinis at Marvel Stadium: 5 inns, 159 runs, avg. 39.75, HS 70, SR 111.97.
  • Brody Couch is Melbourne Stars’ leading wicket-taker in BBL 11 (12 wickets in nine matches, avg. 21.25, econ. 8.79).
  • Adam Zampa has taken six wickets in five matches vs Scorchers (avg. 26.17, econ. 7.85), as well as 10 wickets in six matches on this ground at an economy rate of just 6.63. Qais Ahmad is in fine touch, with eight wickets in his last four matches including 2/26 vs Scorchers.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, Scorchers 10, Stars 8, N/R 1.
  • Jason Behrendhorff also has a poor record vs Stars, with just three wickets in seven innings (avg. 64.33, econ. 7.15).
  • Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 50 runs earlier this season, but that was a severely weakened Stars team.

Possible Playing 11

Perth Scorchers are without Colin Munro who has tested positive to COVID-19.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Kurtis Patterson, 2. Cameron Bancroft (wk), 3. Laurie Evans, 4. Ashton Turner (c), 5. Aaron Hardie, 6. Chris Sabburg, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Matthew Kelly, 10. Peter Hatzoglou, 11. Lance Morris/Jason Behrendhorff

Glenn Maxwell is back for the Stars. Marcus Stoinis is in the squad, but in doubt with a back injury.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Marcus Stoinis/Nick Larkin, 2. Joe Clarke (wk), 3. Glenn Maxwell (c), 4. Joe Burns, 5. Hilton Cartwright, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Clint Hinchliffe/Xavier Crone, 8. Adam Zampa, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Qais Ahmed, 11. Brody Couch

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

There have been three 200+ scores in six matches on this ground in BBL 11. The team batting first has gone on to win a total of four games out of the five. Sydney Thunder (209/7) belted Melbourne Renegades (80) in the last game on this ground.

Weather is not an issue as this ground has a roof.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

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BBL 2021/22 Match 27: SCO vs STA Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright
  • All-rounders: Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Qais Ahmad, Haris Rauf

Match Prediction

Tough match to pick. Given the Scorchers have played a number of games on this ground already this season, they have a slight edge and look a good pick to win this one.

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