REN vs HEA, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat

The 38th game of Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an electrifying confrontation as Melbourne Renegades assume Brisbane heat at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday.

With this being the penultimate match of the group stage of the tournament, all eyes are on the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot, as the top three teams, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixersand Sydney Thunder They have already secured their places.

Melbourne Renegades, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, face an uphill battle after their recent 4-wicket loss to the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the fifth-place Heat still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. For the Heat, this match is a do-or-die situation after their previous 5-wicket loss to the Hurricanes.

Match details: BBL|14, REN vs HEA

• Date and time: January 18, 6:00 am GMT/ 11:30 am IST/ 5:00 pm local
• Event: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Marvel Stadium Launch Report:

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium presents a challenging contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers some early movement and bounce that can cause problems for batsmen, especially pacers. However, once batsmen adapt to the conditions, scoring runs becomes easier. Teams that win the toss usually choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early assistance that bowling provides to fast bowlers.

REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• goalie: Tim Seifert
• hitters: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• all terrain: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
• bowlers: Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Spencer Johnson

REN vs HEA Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain Prediction:

Option 1: Will Sutherland (c), Colin Munro (vc)
Option 2: Nathan McSweeney (c), Adam Zampa (vc)

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REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Matt Renshaw, Fergus O’Neill, Josh Brown, Tom Alsop

REN vs HEA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 6:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Tawanda Muyeye, Mackenzie Harvey, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Callum Stow, Xavier Crone , Oliver Peake

Brisbane heat: Jack Wood, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Daniel Drew, Paul Walter

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