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BRH vs MLS Dream11 Team Prediction of BBL: Preview | Matt Renshaw returns

By Pranob Thachanthara
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BRH vs MLS Dream11 Team Prediction of BBL: Preview | Matt Renshaw returns

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars match. We are covering BRH vs MLS Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Big Bash League 2018-19 match. The match is to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Brisbane Heat are seventh on the points table with three wins and five losses. They lost their last match to Sydney Sixers by 79 runs. Bowling first, Josh Lalor took a magnificent five wicket haul to restrict Sixers at 177. However, their batsmen failed miserably and collapsed at 98 runs. B McCullum and Ben Cutting were the only positives with bat. They will hope to bounce back and get a victory over Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars are fifth on points table with five wins and five losses. They won their last match against Adelaide Strikers by 44 runs. Batting first, Ben Dunk played an unbeaten knock of 72 runs and was supported by Stoinis and Handscomb who scored 53 and 36 respectively to lead team to a total of 167. Defending the target, the pace-trio of Bravo, Stoinis and Plunkett took three scalps to successfully defend the target. They will hope to continue the momentum ahead in the season and improve their standing in points table.

When and Where:

BRH vs MLS, 42nd Match, Big Bash League 2018-19.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
27th January, 01:45 PM

Venue Stats:

Average 1st innings score: 139
Average 2nd innings score: 129

Squads:

BRH:
Chris Lynn (c), Max Bryant, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Josh Lalor, Brendon McCullum, James Peirson (wk), Mitchell Swepson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Alex Ross, M Kuhnemann, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw.

MLS:
Glenn Maxwell (c), Dwayne Bravo, Ben Dunk, Evan Gulbis, J Bird, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Seb Gotch, Peter Handscomb, Nic Maddinson, Dan Worrall, Tom O’Connell, Liam Plunkett.

Team News:

Brisbane Heat:

They have also announced 13-men squad for the match. Matt Renshaw returns to the squad replacing Sam Heazlett.

Matt Renshaw is likely to replace Jack Prestwidge in the playing XI. If Renshaw returns then he will be promoted above Jimmy Peirson in the batting order.

M Kuhnemann can also get a chance over Mitch Swepson.

Brendon McCullum and Max Bryant will open the innings. Chris Lynn, James Peirson and Alex Ross will follow them. Ben Cutting will play the role of finisher.

Ben Cutting, B Doggett and Josh Lalor will be the key pacers while Mujeeb will lead the spin attack.

Melbourne Stars:

They have declared 13-men squad for the match with one change. Dan Worrall replaces Lance Morris in the squad.

Ben Dunk and M Stoinis will open the innings. P Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell and Nic Maddinson will follow them.

Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Dwayne Bravo and Evan Gulbis will play the role of an all rounder.

Liam Plunkett, Jackson Bird, Marcus Stoinis and Dwayne Bravo will be the key pacers along with Evan Gulbis while Adam Zampa will lead the spin attack along with G Maxwell.

No changes are expected in their playing XI. However, There is an outside chance of pacer Dan Worrall replacing spinner Tom O’Connell in the playing XI as he is not getting enough overs to bowl.

Probable Playing XI:

BRH:
Max Bryant, Brendon McCullum, Chris Lynn (c), Matt Renshaw/Jack Prestwidge, James Peirson (wk), Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, B Doggett, Josh Lalor, Mitchell Swepson/M Kuhnemann, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

MLS:
Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dunk, Peter Handscomb (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Dwayne Bravo, Evan Gulbis, Liam Plunkett, Adam Zampa, Jackson Bird, Tom O’Connell/Dan Worrall.

BRH vs MLS Dream11 Team Prediction:

BRH vs MLS Dream11 Team
  • Nic Maddinson can be good option in place of Jackson Bird.
  • G Maxwell can be also good in place of any all-rounder.

Captain and Vc choices: M Stoinis, C Lynn, Ben Dunk, D Bravo, G Maxwell, B McCullum.

Key Players:

Brisbane Heat:
Chris Lynn
Brendon McCullum
Ben Cutting
Max Bryant
J Lalor
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
B Doggett
J Peirson

Melbourne Stars:
M Stoinis
Peter Handscomb
B Dunk
Dwayne Bravo
Glenn Maxwell
Liam Plunkett
Adam Zampa
N Maddinson
Evan Gulbis

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Pranob Thachanthara