BBL 2018-19, Final: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

After all the excitement and exhilaration in the round-robin stage and the playoffs of the 2018-19 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), it also boils down to the final between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at the Docklands in Melbourne. Both teams are yet to get their hands on the silverware and is expected to strain every sinew in the Melbourne derby on Sunday.

The teams went through a roller coaster ride in the first round and were also in danger of getting eliminated from the tournament. However, the teams punched above their weights, held their nerves in the semis and knocked out Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers, two of the most in-form teams in the T20 extravaganza. The venue is also set to host its first final.

Match Details:

The Final of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2018-19 will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.

The match starts at 2:45 PM local time (3:45 AM GMT) (9:15 PM IST).

The game will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD in India. Live streaming for this match is available on Sony Liv.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch was a helpful one for the bowlers in the round-robin stage. However, it turned out to be a belter in the second semi-final on Friday. A target of 181 was chased down. Bearing in mind the same, batting second should be the way forward for the team, winning the toss.

Average first innings score: 137 (Six matches in BBL 2018/19)

Chasing teams’ record: Won – 4, Lost – 2

Probable XI:

Melbourne Renegades:

Aaron Finch (C), Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper, Tom Cooper, Cameron White, Daniel Christian, Chris Tremain, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Harry Gurney.

Bench – Jack Wildermuth, Jon Holland.

No changes made to the squad.

 Melbourne Stars:

Ben Dunk, Marcus Stoinis, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson, Seb Gotch, Dwayne Bravo, Evan Gulbis, Sandeep Lamichhane, Adam Zampa, Dan Worrall.

Bench – Jackson Bird, Jackson Coleman.

In – Jackson Coleman

Out – Nick Larkin

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Aaron Finch:

973 runs from 25 T20 matches at the Docklands at an average of 44.22. A century and two fifties for Finch at this venue.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch, Daniel Christian, Marcus Stoinis

Vice-captain options – Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Dan Worrall, Marcus Stoinis

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper –  Sam Harper

Batters –  Glenn Maxwell, Seb Gotch, Aaron Finch (VC), Mackenzie Harvey

All-Rounders –  Dwayne Bravo, Marcus Stoinis (C), Daniel Christian

Bowlers –  Dan Worrall, Sandeep Lamichhane, Cameron Boyce

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper –  Peter Handscomb

Batters –  Glenn Maxwell (C), Seb Gotch, Aaron Finch, Tom Cooper, Mackenzie Harvey

All-Rounders –  Dwayne Bravo, Marcus Stoinis (VC)

Bowlers –  Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Harry Gurney

Expert Advice:

In keeper’s category – Harper vs Handscomb:

Harper – 8.5 credits – 36 and 20 runs in last two matches

Handscomb – 9 credits – 35 and 35 runs in last two matches

Probable Winners:

The prediction is for Melbourne Stars to win the match.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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