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ADS vs MLR Dream11 Team Prediction of BBL: Preview | Joe Mennie is added to the squad

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades match. We are covering ADS vs MLR Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Big Bash League 2018-19 match. The match is to be played at Adelaide Oval.

Adelaide Strikers won the inaugural match of BBL 2018 by 5 wickets against Brisbane Heat. Bowling first, Rashid Khan spun his web to take three crucial wickets. Billy Stanlake and M Short also took two wickets each to restrict Heat at 146. Alex Carey was at his attacking best in the chase scoring 70 runs to lead his team to victory. They will hope to continue the winning momentum ahead in the tournament.

Melbourne Renegades won their match against Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets. Bowling first, K Richardson and D Christian took three wickets each while J Wildermuth and Usman Khan took two wickets each to restrict Scorchers at 103. Handy Knocks by Sam Harper and M Nabi ensured comfortable chase of the target in 15 overs. They will hope to give a tough challenge to Adelaide Strikers on their home ground.

When and Where:

ADS VS MLR, 6th Match, Big Bash League 2018-19.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
23rd December, 01:45 PM

Venue Stats:

Average 1st innings score: 169
Average 2nd innings score: 150

Squads:

ADS:
Colin Ingram (c), Alex Carey (wk), Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Liam O’Connor, Matthew Short, Harry Nielsen, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells.

MLR:
Tom Cooper (c), Dan Christian (vc), Jack Wildermuth, Tim Ludeman, Cameron White, Mohammad Nabi, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Usman Khan Shinwari, Kelvin Smith, Joe Mennie, Will Sutherland, Sam Harper.

Team News:

Adelaide Strikers:

They have announced 13-player squad for the match.

Peter Siddle has joined the Test team and will not play tomorrow’s encounter. Harry Nielsen has been added to the squad as a replacement for Travis Head.

Cameron Valente can be a like-to-like replacement for Peter Siddle. For an extra spinner, Liam O’Connor can also play.

Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald will open the innings. Colin Ingram, Matthew Short, Jon Wells and Jake Lehmann will follow them.

Ben Laughlin, M Neser and Billy Stanlake will spearhead the pace attack while Rashid Khan and Colin Ingram will be the key spinners.

Melbourne Renegades:

They have also announced 13 men squad for the match. Joe Mennie is added to the squad in place of Chris Tremain.

Joe Mennie can replace Will Sutherland as he cannot bowl due to fitness issue and is batting way down the order.

Jack Wildermuth/Cameron White and Tim Ludeman can open the innings.

Tom Cooper, Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian and Jack Wildermuth will play the role of allrounders.

Jack Wildermuth, Kane Richardson and Usman Khan Shinwari will be the key pacers while C Boyce and M Nabi will lead the spin attack.

Probable Playing XI:

ADS:
Alex Carey (wk), Jake Weatherald, Colin Ingram (c), Matthew Short, Jon Wells, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Cameron Valente/Liam O’Connor, Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Billy Stanlake.

MLR:
Jack Wildermuth, Tim Ludeman (wk), Sam Harper, Cameron White, Tom Cooper (c), Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian, Will Sutherland/Joe Mennie, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Usman Khan Shinwari.