BBL 2022-23 Cricket Free Tips | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades: 3rd Match

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Match Details

Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 03 | BBL 2022-23

Date: Thursday, 15 December 2022

Time: 13:15 (GMT+5) / 13:45 (GMT+5.5) / 14:15 (GMT+6)

Format: T20

Venue: Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Preview

• This time, the Brisbane Heat have bolstered their roster with Colin Munro’s explosiveness.
• For the first four games, Andre Russell will be eligible for Melbourne. 
• The season’s opening and lone BBL game will take place at Cairns’ Cazaly’s Stadium.

 

Match 3 of the competition for this season will take place on Thursday night at the Cazalys Stadium in Cairns between the bottom two teams from the 2021–22 Big Bash League, the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades. Last year, both teams finished with 16 points, 11 points outside of the playoff spots.  Starting time for the match is 18:15 local time.

With many players leaving and a new bunch joining, the Brisbane Heat team this year has a different vibe. They should still have enough talent to win even without Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne for this opening match.

There is no pressure or expectation on the Melbourne Renegades team going into this year’s competition because of how bad they have been in recent seasons. They have a lot of experience, but it’s unclear if that will be sufficient against Brisbane Heat.

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Weather Report

On the morning of the game, a rainstorm is predicted in Cairns, but we should still get a full game.

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Toss Prediction

Since little is known about the pitch, the team that wins the toss will probably elect to field first. Chasing may be a superior strategy in that situation.

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Pitch Report

It’s difficult to forecast the exact nature of the wicket at this location because there haven’t been any domestic matches played there. However, a fresh pitch should benefit the batters. Spinners may contribute to middle-overs.

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Brisbane Heat Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Usman Khawaja, the captain, and Marnus Labuschagne, a strong Test player, will both miss this opening as they get ready for the First Test against South Africa. Colin Munro, a recent acquisition with a stellar BBL record, is anticipated to lead the team in this contest.

Recent form – L L L L L

Brisbane Heat’s Probable XI

Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Max Bryant, Sam Hain, Matthew Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson, Mitchell Swepson, Mark Steketee, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

 

Melbourne Renegades Team News & Probable Playing XIs

The Renegades have put their trust in seasoned hitters and a young bowling attack after placing eighth in three straight BBL championships to attempt and turn their fortunes around. After taking over as captain midway through the previous season, Nic Maddinson will lead the team this time around.

Recent form – L L L L L

Melbourne Renegades’ Probable XI

Aaron Finch, Marcus Harris, Sam Harper, Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, Will Sutherland, Andre Russell, Kane Richardson, Akeal Hosein, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zab Evans

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
Brisbane Heat	3	2
Melbourne Renegades	2	3

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades – Match 03, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

• Sam Billings
• Sam Harper

Batters

• Aaron Finch
• Colin Munro (C)
• Max Bryant 

All-Rounders

• Andre Russell (VC)
• Nic Maddinson

Bowlers

• Mark Steketee
• Akeal Hossain
• Mitch Swepson
• Mujeeb ur Rahman

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Prediction

Winning the toss

• Brisbane Heat

Top batsman

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro 
• Melbourne Renegades – Andre Russell

Top bowler

• Brisbane Heat – Mitchell Swepson 
• Melbourne Renegades – Andre Russell

Most sixes

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Melbourne Renegades – Andre Russell

Player of the Match

• Brisbane Heat – Mitchell Swepson

Team Scores Batting First

• Brisbane Heat – 180+
• Melbourne Renegades – 160+

Brisbane Heat is the favorite to win this match.

 

Both teams would gladly prefer a season when they are competing for a playoff spot rather than squabbling at the bottom of the standings after last year. We anticipate a thrilling game on a small field that should produce big scores, but we are betting on Brisbane Heat’s younger batting lineup to score more runs. We anticipate Brisbane Heat to start the season strong.