Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, BIG BASH LEAGUE 2019-20, Today Match Prediction 19 Jan 2020

brh vs mlr Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Brisbane Heat will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Melbourne Renegades in the 44th match of 2019 Big Bash League played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. In their previous game, Brisbane Heat failed to adjust to the conditions and were bundled out for just 100 runs against Adelaide Strikers. The side was completely outplayed in all three facets of the game. Captain Chris Lynn will be hoping that the side can deliver an improved performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades managed to end their nine-match losing streak in the competition. Melbourne Renegades registered 12-run win over Sydney Thunder in a rain-affected game played at Manuka Oval.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brisbane Heat Preview

Brisbane Heat delivered an abject batting performance to see Adelaide Strikers register a mammoth 10-wicket win. For this home fixture, the team management will be having their hopes on Chris Lynn, Matt Renshaw and AB De Villiers to lead the team’s batting effort. Captain Chris Lynn failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 26 runs off 24 balls with the help of three fours and one six. He is currently franchise’s leading run-scorer so far this season with 291 runs at an average of 32.33 with two half-centuries to his name.

Matt Renshaw was a standout performer with the bat in the game played against Adelaide Strikers. Left-hander finished the innings with the top-score of 43 runs off 31 balls with the help of six boundaries.

In the bowling department, Left-arm medium-pacer Josh Lalor will be leading Brisbane’s bowling efforts as he has already managed to claim 10 wickets this season, and he will be supported by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ben Laughlin, who delivered excellent performances in this year’s competition.

Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI:

Max Bryant, Chris Lynn (c), AB de Villiers, Matt Renshaw, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Josh Lalor, Mitchell Swepson, Ben Laughlin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Brisbane Heat Actual Playing XI:

Ben Cutting, AB de Villiers, James Pattinson, Ben Laughlin, Sam Heazlett, Matt Renshaw, Chris Lynn, Joe Burns , Josh Lalor, Jimmy Peirson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Melbourne Renegades Preview

Melbourne Renegades will be desperate for a better show as they are currently placed at the bottom of the league table. Captain Daniel Christian led from the front and delivered a splendid performance with bat and ball to help Renegades break their losing streak.

In the batting department, the focus will be on the likes of opener Shaun Marsh and Beau Webster to produce the goods for the team, as they’ve scored 366 runs and 318 runs respectively at averages of 36.60 and 53.00. In the game played against Sydney Thunder, Shaun Marsh played well and scored 47 runs off 34 balls with the help of six fours and one six. Left-hander has been a consistent performer for the side in this year’s competition.

Wicket-keeper Sam Harper’s return to form in the previous game must be another good news for Renegades going into this match, as he has delivered match-winning performances in the past in BBL. Against Sydney Thunder, Harper delivered an excellent inning and scored 52 runs off 38 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Andrew Fekete, Mohammad Nabi and Daniel Christian to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest. All-rounder Daniel Christian played a crucial role with the ball in hand. He finished with figures of 3 for 14 in his two overs. Fekete and Nabi bowled well and claimed one wicket each.

Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Christian (captain), Shaun Marsh, Samit Patel, Mohammad Nabi, Marcus Harris, Cameron Boyce, Jack Wildermuth, Andrew Fekete, Beau Webster, Sam Harper (wk), Will Sutherland

Melbourne Renegades Actual Playing XI:

Sam Harper, JD Wildermuth, Shaun Marsh, SR Patel, Mohammad Nabi, Andrew Fekete, Cameron Boyce, Marcus Harris, BJ Webster, DT Christian, Will Sutherland

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the wicket at The Gabba is expected to have bounce and carry for the quick bowler. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Sunday is going to be thundery showers with light winds.

Venue Details

The Gabba in Brisbane is going to host the 44th BBL game between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades. Brisbane Heat will be confident of doing well as they have won their last matches played at The Gabba.

On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades have won all their four matches played against Brisbane Heat at The Gabba.

 

Toss: To Bowl

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bowl first and make use of pitch conditions. The last two matches have been won by side batting second.