Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 11, Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Match 11 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 will see Brisbane Heat battling it out with Melbourne Renegades at the Carrara Oval in Queensland on Monday (December 13). Both sides haven’t made great starts to their campaign and would be raring to clinch the upcoming fixture.

The Renegades started off thrillingly, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by two runs in a low-scoring thriller. However, the Strikers settled the scores with the Kane Richardson-led side in their subsequent meeting. The Melbourne-based team suffered a massive failure and walked away with a 49-run defeat.

On the other hand, Brisbane’s condition is even worse as they are reeling at the rock bottom of the team standings, having lost both their games so far. Hence, they must put their best foot forward to open their account in the team standings.

Match Details

Match – Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades– Match 11

Venue – Carrara Oval, Queensland

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The track hasn’t been a high-scoring one in the past and hence, batters need to showcase application to get runs in this surface. The toss-winning captain must elect to bowl first as pacers might also get some assistance in the initial phase of the game.

Average score: 126 (4 T20Is at Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, N/R – 1

Probable XIs

Brisbane Heat

Predicted XI: 

Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Tom Cooper, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Cameron Gannon, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Liam Guthrie

Melbourne Renegades

Predicted XI: 

Sam Harper (wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser, James Seymour, Jonathan Merlo, Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson (c), Reece Topley, Zahir Khan

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head

Matches- 15, Brisbane Heat – 5, Melbourne Renegades – 10, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Chris Lynn – Brisbane Heat

The dashing opener might not have impressive in his first two assignments this season. However, writing him off won’t be wise for the Renegades. The dashing opener can attack bowlers straightaway and his ability to hit sixes is hardly second to anyone. Hence, the 31-year-old has substantial chances of being the highest run-scorer in the game.

Kane Richardson – Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Renegades skipper Kane Richardson scalped a four-wicket hauls in his last assignment and there’s no reason why the pacer can’t replicate his heroics. The right-arm pacer can contain batters in the powerplay overs and the bucket of variations in his arsenal makes him an even greater asset.

Today’s match prediction: Melbourne Renegades  to win the match.

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