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Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat will lock horns for the second time this season, in the tenth match of the Big Bash League 2022. The Simonds Stadium in Geelong will host this fixture. The two sides met recently, in the third game of the tournament, where Nic Maddinson played the captain’s knock and took Melbourne Renegades to a 22-run win.
But the batters will have to be aware of Brisbane Heat’s Matthew Kuhnemann, who posed a threat in the previous game. At a spin-friendly track, he can try and turn the game around any time. As for the Renegades, Akeal Hosein stood out in the bowling department, against the Heat, and thus it will be another thrilling contest.
Match Details
Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong.
Date & Time: December 21, 1:45 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App
Pitch Report
The upcoming game between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades will be the first game of the tournament to be played at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong. The pitch offers a bounce, benefiting the pacers but spinners have usually enjoyed more success at this surface. It is a good wicket to bat on and thus a high-scoring match can be expected.
Predicted Playing XIs for REN vs HEA
Melbourne Renegades:
Sam Harper (wk), Nic Maddinson (c), Jake Fraser McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Brisbane Heat:
Max Bryant, Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Matt Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson.
Probable Best Performers from REN vs HEA
Probable best batter: Nic Maddinson
Melbourne Renegades skipper Nic Maddinson is in great form this season. He is the leading run-scorer of not just his side, but also the tournament. He has notched up crucial runs for his team while batting in the top-order and will be looking to provide the side with yet another good start.
Probable best bowler: Akeal Hosein
The 29-year-old tall Caribbean player was at his best when Melbourne Renegades locked horns with Brisbane Heat. He picked up three crucial wickets and helped his side win the game. Having already played a game against the opponents, he will have a good understanding of the game.
Today’s Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win the match
Also Check: REN vs HEA Dream11 Prediction
