Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (MLSvMLR): The 33th Match of KFC BBL 2021-22 will be played between these two teams MLS vs MLR, The match will begin on 03 January 2022 at 01:45 PM IST.
Key Points:
Team Analysis:
The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades prepare to lock horns in match number 33 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, January 3. Nothing has gone right for the Renegades under the leadership of Nick Maddinson. them in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich tournament.
After losing six out of seven matches, Renegades are at the bottom of the points table with a net run rate of -1.758. The Stars are also not in the best form after losing four out of seven games. They will enter the game after a 50-run loss to Perth Scorchers.
Match Details:
Date: January 03, 2022
Time: 01:45 PM (IST)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App
TV: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
MCG is a game of playing pitch cricket and a competitive game played on a deck of cards. The track will have something for both the batsmen and the bowlers. Teams may choose to bat in second position as the deck character cannot change during the match.
Team Preview:
Melbourne Stars (MLS):
Hilton Cartwright has pretty much been the standout batter for the Stars in the tournament. The right-hander has scored 215 runs from seven matches at an average of 35.83 and a strike rate of 149.30. Having scored one half-century with a top-score of 79, Cartwright has looked in pretty good rhythm. The Renegades’ bowlers need to be on their toes while bowling to him.
Qais Ahmad has prior experience of playing in the BBL and he hasn’t flattered to deceive for the Stars this season. The Afghanistan tweaker has picked up eight wickets from six matches at an economy rate of 7.36. If he finds his rhythm, the Renegades’ batters could find themselves in a lot of trouble. Ahmad has also bowled one maiden in the tournament.
Likely XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Rogers, Charlie Wakim, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Justin Avendano, Tom O Connell, Qais Ahmad, Xavier Crone, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf
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Melbourne Renegades (MLR):
Likely XI: Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper, Aaron Finch, James Seymour, Jake Fraser McGurk, Mohammad Nabi, Jack Prestwidge, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan.
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Squads:
Melbourne Stars Squad: Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Tom O’Connell, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Joe Burns, Sam Rainbird, Joe Clarke, Qais Ahmad (joining after the conclusion of Abu Dhabi T10 League), Sam Elliot, Beau Webster
Melbourne Renegades Squad: Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Josh Lalor, Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Mitch Perry, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Nic Maddinson (c), Reece Topley, Unmukt Chand, Mohammad Nabi, Zahir Khan