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

His 38th game Big Bash League (BBL)|14 promises an electrifying showdown as Melbourne Renegades hire Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday.

As this is the third-to-last match of the group stage of the competition, all eyes are on the battle for the fourth and final play-off spot as the top three teams, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixersand Sydney Thunder have already secured their seats.

Currently bottom of the table, Melbourne Renegades are facing an uphill battle after their recent 4-wicket loss to Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the fifth-place Heat still have a shot at making 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
• Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Marvel Stadium Pitch Report:

Marvel Stadium in Melbourne presents a challenging contest between the bat and the ball. The pitch offers some early seam movement and bounce that can trouble hitters, especially pacers. However, once the shots adjust to the conditions, scoring becomes easier. Teams winning the toss usually choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early help the pitch provides to the fast bowlers.

REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Options:

• Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
• Bangs: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• All-rounders: Michael Neser, Will Sutherland
• Bowlers: Adam Zamba, Xavier Bartlett, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Spencer Johnson

REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

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

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Backups REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction:

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

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

Platoons:

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 Peak

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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