REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction, Match 2, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Melbourne Renegades are set to face the Brisbane Heat in the 2nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong in Victoria on Monday, December 15.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 14 Dec 2025, 20:28 IST

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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the second game of the BBL 2025-26, Melbourne Renegades (REN) are set to face Brisbane Heat (HEA). The Melbourne Renegades had a disastrous last season, winning just four of their 10 matches and finishing sixth on the points table, failing to qualify for the playoffs. However, this time, the addition of players like Jason Behrendorff, Mohammad Rizwan and Brendan Doggett to the team will definitely be beneficial. Renegades fans will certainly be hoping for a good performance from captain Will Sutherland.

On the other hand, last season was also disappointing for the Brisbane Heat, winning just three out of 10 matches, leaving them seventh in the points table and failing to qualify for the play-offs. However, the arrival of some good players has strengthened the team's bowling this time, which they can benefit from, and their fans will be expecting them to do well this season.

Match Information

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, Match 2

Big Bash League, 15 Dec 2025, Mon, 1:45 PM IST ,Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria

Clouds

10.4°C

77% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Melbourne Renegades

W
L
L
W
L

Brisbane Heat

L
L
L
W
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

324 Runs

10 Matches

2

Josh Brown

REN - bat

311 Runs

10 Matches

3

Tim Seifert

REN - wkbat

285 Runs

10 Matches

4

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

222 Runs

10 Matches

5

Max Bryant

HEA - bat

222 Runs

10 Matches

6

Nathan McSweeney

HEA - all

193 Runs

7 Matches

1

Michael Neser

HEA - all

225.00

2 Matches

2

Liam Haskett

HEA - bowl

200.00

3 Matches

3

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

158.57

10 Matches

4

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

153.55

10 Matches

5

Max Bryant

HEA - bat

152.05

10 Matches

6

Jimmy Peirson

HEA - wk

151.90

10 Matches

1

Gurinder Sandhu

REN - bowl

18 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Xavier Bartlett

HEA - bowl

15 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

10 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Matthew Kuhnemann

HEA - bowl

9 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Will Sutherland

REN - all

7 Wkts

10 Matches

6

Adam Zampa

REN - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Adam Zampa

REN - bowl

6.71

4 Matches

2

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

6.85

10 Matches

3

Callum Stow

REN - bat

7.10

4 Matches

4

Sam Elliott

REN - bowl

7.36

4 Matches

5

Matthew Kuhnemann

HEA - bowl

7.69

9 Matches

6

Marnus Labuschagne

HEA - bat

7.80

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades

J Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Mohammad Rizwan, CP Jewell, Tim Seifert (wk), W Sutherland (C), JP Behrendorff, Brendan Doggett, A Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, AJ Tye

Bench : Fergus ONeill, T Rogers, Nathan Lyon, Callum Stow, O Peake, Hassan Khan, Harry Dixon, William Salzmann, Matthew Spoors

Brisbane Heat

Max Bryant, C Munro, Hugh Weibgen, NA McSweeney (C), Matt Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Jack Wildermuth, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, S Afridi, SH Johnson

Bench : TP Alsop, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Callum Vidler, Matthew Kuhnemann, O Patterson, Lachlan Hearne, Paddy Dooley, Liam Haskett

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong in Victoria, is a neutral surface. Helpful for both batters and bowlers. However, it is a small ground, due to which there is a slight upper hand for batters, but in cloudy weather, the initial speed of the ball helps the fast bowlers. Fast bowlers get swings early. The average first innings score was 152, so a similar total will be expected in this match. The toss will be crucial.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

150

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
VC

Tim Seifert REN | WKBAT

Seifert was the highest run scorer for the Melbourne Renegades in the previous season. He has scored 200 runs in the 10 games. Fans will expect a good start from him ‌this season as well.

8.5
C

Matt Renshaw HEA | BAT

Matt Renshaw was the highest run scorer for the Brisbane Heat in the previous season. He has scored 320 runs in the last 10 games. His form will definitely impact the team's performance.

7.5

Will Sutherland REN | ALL

Will Sutherland is an excellent all-rounder; he can deliver match-winning performances with the bat and ball. Moreover, he scored 191 runs and took 9 wickets in the last season.

7.5

Max Bryant HEA | BAT

Bryant is an aggressive batter. Moreover, he scored 288 runs in the 10 games last season. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.

8

Jason Behrendorff REN | BOWLER

Behrendorff is currently in excellent form. Apart from this, in the last season, he was also the highest wicket-taker by taking 17 wickets in 10 matches with an economy of 7.55. He will definitely be a key player for Melbourne Renegades.

8

Spencer Johnson HEA | BOWL

Spencer Johnson is an excellent bowler. He has taken 17 wickets in the last 8 matches at an economy rate of 8.03. He has performed well in many crucial matches in the BBL and has won matches for the team.

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7.5

Hugh Weibgen

HEA | BAT

7

Jimmy Peirson

HEA | WK

Last Updated On - Dec 14 2025 8:28 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

REN

5 : 6

HEA

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12.5/100

Mega League
Tim Seifert

8

Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Max Bryant
C

7.5

Josh Brown

7.5

Matt Renshaw
VC

8.5

Colin Munro

9

Nathan McSweeney

7

Will Sutherland

7.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Jason Behrendorff

8

Spencer Johnson

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

REN

6 : 5

HEA

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12/100

Head To Head
Tim Seifert

8

Max Bryant

7.5

Jake Fraser-McGurk

8

Josh Brown
VC

7.5

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Nathan McSweeney

7

Will Sutherland
C

7.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Jason Behrendorff

8

Adam Zampa

9

Spencer Johnson

8

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