Aus T20 League

Match 33: Stars vs Renegades

Preview 

Stars and Renegades will be crossing swords in match 33 of the Australian T20 League 2021 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Renegades have struggled to find their feet in the tournament thus far. Led by Nic Maddinson, the men in red have lost six out of their seven matches. With just 7 points to their name, Renegades are languishing at the bottom of the table. Stars on the other hand have had a start stop campaign till now. With 10 points in their kitty, the green brigade would look to gain a win and move up the ladder.

Stars have had a disappointing first half, considering the kind of players they have in their ranks. They will look to make amends for the dismal show with a solid second half performance. Batting order comprises the likes of Stoinis, Cartwright, Maxwell and Russell who have done well. It is their bowling which has let them down. Qais Ahmed has bowled well in patches but has failed to create any significant impact. Brody Couch has picked wickets but has been expensive. Addition of Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf has bolstered the bowling prowess.  He is fast, accurate and possesses the ability to surprise the batsmen with his subtle variations. 

Renegades will have nothing but pride to play for. Their chances of making it to the next round is slim to none. The Melbourne derby can be their chance for a miraculous turnaround. Desperate for a win, expect Maddinson’s men to come hard in this game. Before the much awaited clash, Renegades will need to address their batting concerns. Openers have not been up for the task, middle order is in shambles and the lower order lacks depth. Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Aaron Finch are among the batters to watch out for.

Ahead of this mouth watering face off, let us have a look at how these units will fare out in Monday’s encounter

Match Details

Match: STA vs REN, 33rd Match, Aus T20 League 2021-22

Date: Monday, January 03, 2022

Time: 1:45 PM

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne  

Pitch Report

The pitch at the MCG is a sporting one. It will have something on offer for both the batters and bowlers. Expect an even contest between the bat and ball. Team that wins the toss can opt to bat first, since the deck is expected to remain the same. 

STA vs REN Squads

STA: Patrick Rowe (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Travis Dean, Charlie Wakim, Hilton Cartwright, Tom O Connell, Justin Avendano, Xavier Crone, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf, Lachlan Bangs, Ahmed Daniyal

REN: Sam Harper (wk), Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Aaron Finch, James Seymour, Jake Fraser, Mohammad Nabi, Jack Prestwidge, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor, Jonathan Merlo, James Pattinson, Mitchell Perry, Shaun Marsh

STA vs REN Probable XIs

STA: Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Rogers, Charlie Wakim, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Justin Avendano, Tom O Connell, Qais Ahmad, Xavier Crone, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf

REN: Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Nic Maddinson (c), Jake Fraser, Mohammad Nabi, Jack Prestwidge/James Pattinson, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan

Match Prediction

Stars are heading into this fixture after a 50 run loss at the hands of Scorchers. Renegades last tie on the other hand was abandoned due to rain. Considering the depth and balance within the squads, we put our bets on Stars. 

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