MLR vs BH Match Preview
From a Dream11 point of view, we expect this match to be a bit lower-scoring than usual. Spinners play a large part in Geelong and so look to include the best spinners from both teams. Also, the best time to bat will probably be in the powerplay and you can look at adding players that are especially good against spin.
Aaron Finch and Nic Maddinson have done very well so far for the Melbourne Renegades. One of the slightly lower-owned players has been Akeal Hosein who has been brilliant with the ball. We also think Andre Russell is someone you just cannot afford to have.
Brisbane Heat has Mitch Swepson who could be quite dangerous at this venue as well as Sam Billings who is brilliant against spin.
Weather Report
The weather forecast in Geelong is quite good and there is no rain expected.
Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a bit slow but still flat. It should be a lower-scoring match than what we have seen and we think something around 150 could be quite competitive.
Notable stats
Akeal Hosein: Powerplay Gun
Akeal Hosein has opened the inning with the ball for the Melbourne Renegades in both matches. Despite that, he has given away runs at just 5. 29 so far and picked up a total of four wickets!
Team News
There is no injury news to report on and we think both teams should field an unchanged playing eleven.
MLR vs BH Probable 11
MLR Playing 11
- Sam Harper (Wk)
- Nic Maddinson (C)
- Jake Fraser McGurk
- Aaron Finch
- Jonathan Wells
- Andre Russell
- Akeal Hosein
- Will Sutherland
- Tom Rogers
- Kane Richardson
- Mujeeb ur Rahman
BH Playing 11
- Josh Brown
- Max Bryant
- Colin Munro
- Sam Billings
- Jimmy Pierson (C)
- Ross Whiteley
- James Bazley
- Mark Steketee
- Xavier Bartlettt
- Mitchell Swepson
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Dream11 Prediction
We think the Melbourne Renegades have a better chance of winning this match. They have a stronger batting lineup and their spinners have also been performing a lot better. While Brisbane Heat cannot be written off, on a man to man basis, the Renegades certainly seem to have the edge.
Top Picks
Akeal Hosein - In excellent form with the ball, capable with the bat down the order, and not very highly owned. Hosein should be one of the first names in your Dream11 team.
Sam Billings - An excellent player of spin, Billings is capable of holding the first down or attacking at the end of the inning. We rate him very highly as a player.
James Bazley - Another player that can be a bit of a differentiator in your Dream11 lineup. Bazley is a genuine all-rounder who will bowl in most matches and bat at number 7. He provides excellent value.
MLR vs BH Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: S Billings (VC)
Batters: A Finch, J Wells, M Bryant
All-rounders: A Russell, N Maddinson, J Bazley
Bowlers: K Richardson, A Hosein (C), M Swepson, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
