Coming into the last game for both sides the table will be in sight. Melbourne has some work to do, needing a win and results going their way. Brisbane may find the situation still in their hands though with a win likely to keep them close and in good spots.

MR vs BH Match Details

Date: January 18th, 2025

Time:  11:30 PM IST

Venue: Melbourne, Doclkands

MR vs BH Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

MR vs BH Pitch Report

The Docklands stadium can be pretty dry and get better for bowling towards the back of the season. Batting second though could be better to start with.

MR vs BH Predicted Playing XI

BH Playing XI

Jake Wood/ Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Mat Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Aslop, Colin Munro,Xavier Bryant, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson

MR Playing XI

Josh Brown, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tim Seifert, Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Fergus O Neil, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson 

MR vs BH Key Players

Max Bryant

Bryant is off to a good start this season. He is often as bowler who falls under the radar in the domestic circuit and could be looking to grab headlines after years of toil.

Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is off to a good start this season. He is often as bowler who falls under the radar in the domestic circuit and could be looking to grab headlines after years of toil.

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MR vs BH Match Tips

Brisbane come in the better side with a settled unit

Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat Will Win the Match

MR vs BH Match Preview

The Big Bash League 2024-25 is nearing the end of its season. Three teams have advanced to the next round, leaving only one spot available. The Melbourne Renegades will face the Brisbane Heat in the 38th game, with both teams looking to advance to the next round. The Renegades lost their last game to the Hobart Hurricanes, as did the Brisbane Heat. The Melbourne Renegades are struggling for consistency this season. The team is at the bottom of the scoring table and has only won once in its last six games. They've lost their last two games to the Brisbane Heat, who will be on their minds as well.

MR vs BH Match Details

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat – 38th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Docklands

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 11:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

MR vs BH Venue Stats

MR vs BH Pitch Report

The pitch has a good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play freely. Spinners may receive a little help later in the match, especially if the turf dries out, but it is rarely a significant factor.

MR vs BH Weather Report

The forecast predicts that the match will be played in mostly cloudy and cool skies, with no rain.

MR vs BH Last Five Matches

MR vs BH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MR vs BH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Marcus Harris, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert (wk), Harry Dixon, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Fergus O'Neill, Adam Zampa, Callum Stow

Topmost Picks for MR vs BH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Marnus Labuschagne – With 176 runs in eight innings, is their top run-scorer and can steady the innings or produce a match-winning effort when required.
• Spencer Johnson – Spencer Johnson has been a consistent performer, picking up 18 wickets in seven innings at an economy of 8.79.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Jacob Bethell – His back-to-back blistering half-centuries down the order helped his team seal win.
• Thomas Stewart Rogers –  Thomas Stewart Rogers did not have a great game in his last outing, but we are going to stick with him because with six wickets

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MR vs BH Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Will Sutherland(C), Fergus O'Neill, Michael Neser(VC), Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MR vs BH Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Will Sutherland, Fergus O'Neill, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson(VC), Thomas Stewart Rogers(C), Adam Zampa

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Sutherland, Thomas Stewart Rogers

Vice-captain – Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

MR vs BH Probable Winners:

It's a high-pressure game for both teams. The Melbourne Renegades have had a run of bad luck heading into this game. The confidence level in the camp is low, and their bowlers must perform at their peak for the team to win. The Brisbane Heat have a more powerful batting lineup and a better record when facing the Renegades. We anticipate a close game, but the Brisbane Heat will get out to an early lead. Considering the team combination, Melbourne Renegades is expected to win this match.

As the 10th edition of the WBBL comes to a close, there are only two teams left to compete for the championship on Sunday. The Melbourne Renegades will face the Brisbane Heat on the iconic MCG.

MR vs BH Match Details

Date: December 01st, 2024

Time:  7:00 AM IST

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground - Richmond

MR vs BH Weather Report

The weather has been overcast for the past few days, and we can expect rain during Sunday's game.

MR vs BH Pitch Report

The MCG pitch is likely to be wet, and bowlers will have plenty of assistance. The new ball will swing a lot, and the spinners will have some turn as well. A score of more than 150 will probably be difficult to beat here.

MR vs BH Predicted Playing XI

MR Playing XI

Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Grace Scrivens, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth

BH Playing XI

Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Laura Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock

MR vs BH Key Players

Hayley Matthews

The West Indies captain is another player who is handy with both bat and ball. Hayley Matthews has been a key performer for the team, scoring 255 runs and also picking up 12 wickets.

Jess Jonassen

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MR vs BH Match Tips

Brisbane and Melbourne are unquestionably the best teams this year, and we can expect a fitting end to this thrilling season. While there's no clear favorite, given the previous head-to-head record, we believe Brisbane has a slight advantage over the Renegades.

Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat Will Win the Match

MR-W vs BH-W Match Preview

It's time for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Finals! This Sunday, the Melbourne Renegades Women will face the Brisbane Heat Women that the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in a must-see final. The Renegades won the group stage and appear to be on their way to their first WBBL title. However, the defending champions the Brisbane Heat are in outstanding shape and have demonstrated that they can beat any team on their day. 

MR-W vs BH-W Match Details

Melbourne Renegades-W vs Brisbane Heat-W – Final Match, WBBL 2024

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond

Date & Time: 01st December 2024 at 07:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MR-W vs BH-W Venue Stats

MR-W vs BH-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

MR-W vs BH-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

MR-W vs BH-W Last Five Matches

MR-W vs BH-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MR-W vs BH-W Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat-W Probable Playing XIs

Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Laura Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock

Melbourne Renegades-W Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Grace Scrivens, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth

Topmost Picks for MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades-W

• Hayley Matthews – Hayley Matthews tops the batting charts with 255 runs at a strike rate of 136 and has also been impressive with the ball, taking 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.88.
• Sophie Molineux – Skipper Sophie Molineux has been outstanding, taking 15 wickets with an economy of 7.12.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat-W

• Jemimah Rodrigues – Rodrigues has scored 266 runs in 9 innings at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 142.
• Jess Jonassen – Jonassen leads the bowling attack with 16 wickets at an economy rate of 7.12. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Team:

Nicole Faltum, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu, Hayley Matthews(C), Georgia Wareham, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates(VC)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Team:

Nicole Faltum, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu(C), Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham(VC), Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hayley Matthews, Chamari Athapaththu

Vice-captain – Samantha Bates, Georgia Wareham

Wicketkeeper – Nicole Faltum

MR-W vs BH-W Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat Women as well as Melbourne Renegades Women are both on a winning streak, laying the groundwork for an exciting final. The Heat won their most recent match this season against the Renegades, giving the Renegades even more incentive to even the score. Although there isn't much that separates these teams, the Heat appear to have a slight advantage in key areas. We believe they will win their third championship. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat-W is expected to win this match.

BH-W vs MR-W Match Preview

The Brisbane Heat Women will face the Melbourne Renegades Women in the sixth match in the 2024 Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Wednesday at Allan Border Field. Brisbane began their campaign by scoring a confident win, while the Renegades lost their first game. Brisbane has had great success with the Renegades in recent years and will go into this match as favorites.

BH-W vs MR-W Match Details

Brisbane Heat-W vs Melbourne Renegades-W – 6th Match, WBBL 2024

Venue: Allan Border Field, Albion

Date & Time: 30th October 2024 at 12:40 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

BH-W vs MR-W Venue Stats

BH-W vs MR-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

BH-W vs MR-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH-W vs MR-W Last Five Matches

BH-W vs MR-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BH-W vs MR-W Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades-W Probable Playing XIs

Emma de Broughe/ Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Linsey Smith, Milly Illingworth/ Georgia Prestwidge

Brisbane Heat-W Probable Playing XIs

Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock

Topmost Picks for BH-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat-W

• Grace Harris – Grace Harris is the backbone of this batting and will look to do well in the middle order.
• Shikha Pandey – Shikha Pandey was the standout performer from the Heat’s bowling unit, registering incredible figures of 2-14 from 4 overs.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades-W

• Courtney Webb –  Courtney Webb top-scored for the Renegades in that match with a sparkling 61 off 31 balls.
• Georgia Wareham – Wareham also picked up 3-26 from 3 overs in the game, proving how valuable she is for the Renegades. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BH-W vs MR-W Dream11 Team:

Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham(C), Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott(VC), Sophie Molineux, Shikha Pandey, Linsey Smith

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BH-W vs MR-W Dream11 Team:

Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey(VC), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen(C), Charli Knott, Sophie Molineux, Shikha Pandey, Linsey Smith

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jess Jonassen, Georgia Wareham

Vice-captain – Alice Capsey, Charli Knott

Wicketkeeper – Georgia Redmayne

BH-W vs MR-W Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat Women have won four of their last five meetings against the Melbourne Renegades Women. They began the new season with a solid win and will look to maintain that form. Furthermore, they are playing at home, giving them a small advantage. The Renegades, despite their recent loss, have a well-balanced roster and will not go down without a fight. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat-W is expected to win this match.

Brisbane Heat are off to a good start this season but will now be contending with the loss of some players due to national duty. Melbourne Renegades are yet to hit their stride with their first game called off due to an unsafe pitch while the second game did not go so well for them.

MR vs BH Match Details

Date: December 21st, 2023

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

MR vs BH Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

MR vs BH Pitch Report

The Docklands stadium does tend to help batters with batting second a better option.

MR vs BH Predicted Playing XI

MR Playing XI

Quinton De Kock, Joe Clarke, Nic Maddinson, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Peter Siddle, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

BH Playing XI

Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

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MR vs BH Key Players

Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson broke the bank in the recent IPL Auction and has been impressing some of his senior bowlers as well. He has pace, he is accurate and he is moving into a position where he could be tough to ignore.

Joe Clarke

Joe Clarke has been a pretty consistent performer in the franchise world. Last BBL too was pretty solid for him and he can set the tone well up front.

MR vs BH Match Tips

Brisbane Heat look pretty strong with the ball and that is one aspect which makes them a tough side to look past.

Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat Will Win the Match