WBBL 2018-19, Match 46: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Brisbane Heat will be playing for the second time in two days at the Harrup Park in Mackay and the Melbourne Renegades is their opponent on Sunday. They knocked out the Adelaide Strikers from final four contentions by defeating them on Saturday. Heat now have six wins from their last eight games and are only a win away from confirming their top four finish. They have won six of the 11 matches they played thus far and are placed third in the points table behind the Sydney Sixers (16 points) and Sydney Thunder (15 points) who also played 11.

They will be up against the Melbourne Renegades who are trying to make it through to the finals. Heat have won each of their last three matches and are placed at 5th with 11 points from ten games. Their fight will be mostly with the Perth Scorchers who are currently 4th in the table having won six of their 11 matches. Renegades are only one point behind the Scorchers and have an extra game in hand. Tayla Vlaeminck will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, Zoe Cooke has come into the squad.

Match Details:

The 46th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades at the Harrup Park in Mackay.

The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (5:00 AM GMT) (10:30 AM IST).

Streaming of this game will be available on cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia Live apps and WBBL Facebook Page.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Mackay has hosted three WBBL games thus far including the game between Heat and Strikers. During the two games played here in the previous edition, scores of 133 and 93 were recorded and the second batting sides chased it down with ease. Heat made 160 in the game against Strikers on Saturday and restricted the opposition to just 117/7.

Squads:

Brisbane Heat:

Kirby Short (C), Jemma Barsby, Haidee Birkett, Josie Dooley, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sune Luus, Beth Mooney, Georgia Prestwidge, Laura Wolvaardt.

Melbourne Renegades:

Amy Satterthwaite (C), Maitlan Brown, Zoe Cooke, Jess Duffin, Claire Koski, Erica Kershaw, Emma Inglis, Sophie Molineux, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Danielle Wyatt.

Injury and Availability Updates after the announcement of the squads:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Except for the first game of the season, Molly Strano has earned at least 10 performance points. The last four games have been productive for Strano as she got 19, 32, 35 and 40.5 points. Once again she will be crucial for the Renegades in the team’s big game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Sophie Molineux should start as the captain after the damage she caused with both bat and ball. She has been in great form in the recent matches and it could continue in the coming games as well. The Brisbane all-rounders Grace Harris, Sammy-Jo Johnson and Jess Jonassen are perfect options for multipliers. Molly Strano and Amy Satterthwaite can be considered as vice-captain.

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

Keeper – Beth Mooney

Batters – Josie Dooley, Kirby Short, Amy Satterthwaite, Claire Koski

All-Rounders – Grace Harris (VC), Sophie Molineux (C), Sammy-Jo Johnson

Bowlers – Georgia Wareham, Jemma Barsby, Molly Strano

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney

Batters – Josie Dooley, Kirby Short, Amy Satterthwaite, Danielle Wyatt

All-Rounders – Sophie Molineux (VC), Jess Jonassen, Maitlan Brown

Bowlers – Delissa Kimmince, Jemma Barsby, Molly Strano

Expert Advice:

The all-rounders list contains Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux, Sammy-Jo Johnson and Jess Jonassen who are the most interesting picks. Molineux and Harris will be a sure shot picks given their consistency leaving a gamble between Johnson and Jonassen. Maitlan Brown is someone you want to pick to increase the available credits for other categories.

Probable Winners:

The inform Brisbane Heat are expected to stop the Melbourne Renegades’ winning streak and seal their spot in the final four.

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