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On the penultimate day of the BBL 2025-26 League Stage, Match 38 sees the Adelaide Strikers confront the Melbourne Renegades, from the Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, January 17. After finishing in 7th Place, the Adelaide Strikers have already been eliminated from playoff contention. After showing some form against the Sydney Sixers in their previous game, they managed to pull off a three-wicket victory. At this point, it was simply too late for them to build any momentum into the playoffs. With nothing left to lose, the Adelaide Strikers will certainly want to conclude their season on an uplifting note by taking home this consolation win.

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Similarly to the Adelaide Strikers, the Melbourne Renegades have also failed in their attempt to qualify for the playoffs. As such, this game is a chance for the Renegades to play for pride. The Renegades finished with only three wins out of their entire season, a truly disappointing showing for them after having higher expectations than how they actually performed. Furthermore, the Renegades will certainly want to finish on a high note with this match as their final league stage game. Ultimately, both of these teams will certainly try their best to entertain their supporters prior to the tournament transitioning to its knockout phase.

BBL 2025-26, Match 38, STR vs REN: Live Streaming Details

MatchAdelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 38, BBL 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)Saturday, January 17; 11:30 AM
VenueAdelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast and Live-StreamingJioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

BBL 2025-26, Match 38, STR vs REN: Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers

Alex Carey (WK), Matthew Short (C), Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Jason Sangha, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Hasan Ali, Jerrssis Wadia, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi

Melbourne Renegades

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Hassan Khan, Caleb Jewell, Will Sutherland (C), Sam Elliott, Callum Stow, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Spoors

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<![CDATA[BBL 2025-26, Match 36: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bbl-2025-26-match-36-melbourne-renegades-vs-perth-scorchers-probable-playing-11-where-to-watch-live-streaming-details/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bbl-2025-26-match-36-melbourne-renegades-vs-perth-scorchers-probable-playing-11-where-to-watch-live-streaming-details/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:59:11 GMT

In the Big Bash League 2025-26, Match 36 will take place on Thursday, January 15, featuring the Melbourne Renegades versus the Perth Scorchers at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. These two teams faced off earlier in the season when the Renegades defeated the Scorchers; the Renegades will look to replicate that result at home. As the tournament enters its final stages, these teams are on the hunt for valuable points to help boost their position on the points table.

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This season has not gone as planned for the Melbourne Renegades, who currently have only three wins from eight games and are in seventh place with six points. The Renegades will need to put together a strong series of performances in order to give themselves a chance of reaching the playoffs. The Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, have had a solid season thus far, being in the third position on the points table with five wins out of eight. The Scorchers are hoping to continue their good play down the stretch to earn a spot in one of the top two positions on the points table before the end of the league.

BBL 2025-26, Match 36, REN vs SCO: Live Streaming Details

MatchMelbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 36, BBL 2025–26
Date & Time (IST)Thursday, January 15; 1:45 PM
VenueDocklands Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast & Live StreamingJioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

BBL 2025-26, Match 36, REN vs SCO: Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

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<![CDATA[Watch: Harry Dixon retired out after being hit in his neck during BBL 2025/26]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-harry-dixon-retired-out-after-being-hit-in-his-neck-during-bbl-2025-26/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-harry-dixon-retired-out-after-being-hit-in-his-neck-during-bbl-2025-26/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:58:45 GMT

Australia’s hero from the last season of the Under-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa, Harry Dixon, finally got his chance to feature for the Melbourne Renegades in the ongoing 2025/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL) against the Perth Scorchers at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. But it did not turn out to be a sweet memory for the left-handed batter. 

On the last delivery of the seventh over, Mahli Beardman went for a short delivery at the Southpaw, Harry Dixon, who went back on the back foot to pull his delivery and missed to get a connection to it. The rapid delivery hit near the neck of the batter as he was immediately checked by the physio, with concerned faces shown from the Scorchers players who also checked on the batter.

See Also: Watch: Vihaan Malhotra's direct hit runs Adit Kappa out during IND vs USA U-19 World Cup 2026

A break in play was taken before replays showed that Harry Dixon was hit on the neck, which was a very sensitive area, and later, he walked off after the physio came out. He did not look comfortable after that incident, as the ghost thing was that he could actually walk on his own.

Harry Dixon smashed on his neck in BBL 2025/26

Earlier in the game, Perth Scorchers put a massive score of 219 in their allotted 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets as their opening batter, Finn Allen, celebrated a fine knock of 101 runs in 53 deliveries, thanks to his five boundaries and eight sixes at a strike rate of nearly 200.

Watch the video here:

However, apart from him, there was not much support from the rest of the batting order, with the second-best score being 22 from Aaron Hardie while Laurie Evans nailed 21 runs in 11 deliveries. Melbourne, who were one defeat away from getting officially eliminated from the tournament, made their way to 134 for the loss of five wickets in 15 overs.

Tim Seofert was the lone fighter with unbeaten 65 runs in 41 deliveries, while Jack Fraser McGurk also clubbed a decent knock of 42 runs in just 18 deliveries, thanks to his five massive sixes and two boundaries.

Brief Scores: Melbourne Renegadesh 147/7 (Tim Seifert 66, Cooper Connolly 2/23) vs Perth Scorechers 219/7 (Finn Allen 101, Sam Elliot 4/28) 

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<![CDATA[Watch: Jake Fraser-McGurk's massive shot hits Dockland Stadium's roof during BBL 2025/26 clash]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-jake-fraser-mcgurk-s-massive-shot-hits-dockland-stadium-s-roof-during-bbl-2025-26-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-jake-fraser-mcgurk-s-massive-shot-hits-dockland-stadium-s-roof-during-bbl-2025-26-clash/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:53:35 GMT

It has been a long-standing rule and tradition at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, where if the ball hits the roof, then the umpires will mostly signal it as sixes before they change it a little bit, where the umpires will not decide if the ball would have gone for six, or otherwise, they would address it as dead balls.

Such an incident took place during a clash between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars in the 30th match of the ongoing 2025/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL). It was the third ball of the ninth over from Marcus Stoinis, to which Jake Fraser-McGurk nailed a massive shot which went straight up in the air and hit the roof of the stadium.

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However, because it did not have much power to cross the boundary rope, the umpire signaled it as a dead ball. Had it touched the root portion near the boundary rope and had enough power to potentially get over the boundary, it could have been a six-signal from the umpire.

Jake Fraser McGurk’s six hits Dockland Stadium’s roof in Melbourne Derby

Renegades, who won the last Melbourne Derby at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground a week ago, posted a decent score of 166 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. They are opening batter, Josh Brown was the highest run getter with 80 runs in 50 balls, thanks to his seven boundaries and four sixes.

Watch the video here: 

However, apart from Brown’s contribution, there wasn’t a massive score from the other batters, with Hassan Khan being the second leading run-getter individually with 23 runs in 18 balls. For the Stars, captain Stoinis was the peak of the bowlers with three wickets in four overs for 33 runs.

The 84-run opening stand put the nail in the coffin of the Renegades before the opening wicket keeper, Sam Harper, celebrated an unbeaten knock of 84 runs in 51 balls to complete the chase by eight wickets as he was well supported by Thomas Rogers, who smashed a fine knock of 53 runs in just 24 balls.

Brief Scores: Melbourne Stars 170/2 (Sam Harper 84*, Thomas Rogers 53, Hassan Khan 1/20) beat Melbourne Renegades 166/7 (Josh Brown 80, Marcus Stoinis 3/33) by 8-wickets.

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<![CDATA[BBL 2025-26, Match 26: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bbl-2025-26-match-26-perth-scorchers-vs-melbourne-renegades-probable-playing-11-where-to-watch-live-streaming-details/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bbl-2025-26-match-26-perth-scorchers-vs-melbourne-renegades-probable-playing-11-where-to-watch-live-streaming-details/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:30 GMT

The upcoming Match No. 26 of the BBL 2025–26 will see the Perth Scorchers go head-to-head with the Melbourne Renegades at the iconic Perth Stadium on Wednesday, January 7. With both teams heading into the contest on contrasting campaigns, the clash promises to be an exciting one. The Scorchers will enjoy home advantage and will be eager to maintain their strong momentum, while the Renegades will look to upset the hosts and improve their standing in the tournament.

The Perth Scorchers, led by Ashton Turner, have been in impressive form this season, securing four victories from six matches to sit second on the points table. Riding a three-match winning streak, they will be keen to extend their dominance. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Renegades find themselves in seventh place after winning two of their five games. However, they come into this fixture with renewed confidence after clinching a victory in the Melbourne derby.

See Also: Big boost for Team India as Shreyas Iyer set to play from IND vs NZ 1st ODI after completing rehab

BBL 2025-26, Match 26, SCO vs REN: Live Streaming Details

MatchPerth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 26, BBL 2025–26
Date & TimeWednesday, January 07; 1:45 PM (IST)
VenuePerth Stadium, Perth
BroadcastJioStar Network Channels
Live StreamingJioHotstar (App & Website)

BBL 2025-26, Match 26, SCO vs REN: Probable Playing XI

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Joel Curtis(w), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff

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<![CDATA[Watch: Mohammad Rizwan dismissed for 10-ball 4 for Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2025/26]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-mohammad-rizwan-dismissed-for-10-ball-4-for-melbourne-renegades-in-bbl-2025-26/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-mohammad-rizwan-dismissed-for-10-ball-4-for-melbourne-renegades-in-bbl-2025-26/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:44:08 GMT

One of the special signings of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025/26 was the Pakistan wicket-keeper batter and the former captain, Mohammad Rizwan, who got the chance to feature for the Melbourne Renegades, who faced Brisbane Heat in their opening clash at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong. He walked out at number three in the opening fixture of the competition.

On the opening day of the competition, Babar Azam, the former Pakistan captain and their best batter of the current generation, returned for just two runs in five balls, which was a disappointing start to the campaign. Mohammad Rizwan was expected to have a better show, but he failed to impress the franchise and the fans.

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On the fourth ball of the seventh over, Rizwan looked to sweep the good-length delivery from Pattrick Dooley over the square leg region, but he didn’t get the full elevation off the blade as the ball flew in the air. Max Bryant settled himself around the boundary rope and dismissed the right-handed batter for four runs in 10 balls at a strike rate of 40.

Mohammad Rizwan dismissed for 4 in BBL 2025/26 debut

Jake Fraser-McGurk, at number four, managed only 14 runs in seven runs at number four with one four and one six at a strike rate of 200. But Oliver Peake and Tim Seifert posted a strong 121-run partnership for the fourth wicket in just 54 balls, which provided them with firepower in the middle.

Watch the video here: 

Peake nailed 57 runs in just 29 balls at a strike rate of around 196 with the help of six boundaries and three sixes, while Seifert celebrated a glorious knock of 102 runs in 56 balls at a strike rate of 182.14, smashing nine boundaries and six sixes as the Renegades finished on 212/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Jack Wildermuth was at the peak of the bowlers with figures of 3/34 in four overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi went through a terrible day with the ball as he was taken off the attack with two beamers, as he ended with figures of 0/43 in 2.4 overs.

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<![CDATA[WBBL 2025 Match 13: MS-W vs MR-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-2025-match-13-ms-w-vs-mr-w-head-to-head-pitch-report-predicted-playing-xis/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-2025-match-13-ms-w-vs-mr-w-head-to-head-pitch-report-predicted-playing-xis/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:43:44 GMT

The Women’s Big Bash League 2025 continues with Match No. 13, where Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) lock horns against Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) on Sunday, November 16 at Junction Oval, Melbourne. This is one of the most entertaining rivalries in the league, as both squads have a closely battled head-to-head record.

The Melbourne Stars Women have had a mixed start to their season because of rain interruptions. Their first match was abandoned after they scored 184/5, but rain stopped the Adelaide Strikers’ chase early. Their next match against the Perth Scorchers Women was also affected by rain, but this time the Stars managed to win. With three points from two matches, the Stars will look to build on their good start and add more points on Sunday. 

The Melbourne Renegades Women started their campaign with back-to-back wins by chasing down the targets set by the Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women. They failed to keep the winning streak going as they lost the last game to the Adelaide Strikers Women by seven wickets. The Renegades will be desperate to get on track once again in this crucial encounter.

MS-W vs MR-W: Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 20
  • Melbourne Stars Women Won: 8
  • Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 9
  • No Result: 1
  • Tied: 2

MS-W vs MR-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Junction Oval is known for being friendly for batters. Players who stay at the crease for some time can score freely. Fast bowlers are unlikely to get much movement from the surface, so they will need to rely on accuracy. Captains winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first, as the pitch stays flat and becomes even better for batting in the second innings.

See Also: WBBL 2025: MS-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction 13th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

MS-W vs MR-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W):

Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland (C), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):

Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham (C), Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth.

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<![CDATA[WBBL 2025 Match 9: AS-W vs MR-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-2025-match-9-as-w-vs-mr-w-head-to-head-pitch-report-predicted-playing-xis/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-2025-match-9-as-w-vs-mr-w-head-to-head-pitch-report-predicted-playing-xis/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:03:02 GMT

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 goes ahead with Match No. 9, where Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) will play against Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) on Friday, November 14 at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. This will be the second match of the day. Both teams recently played each other in the T20 Spring Challenge in October, so they know each other well.

The Adelaide Strikers Women did not get a full game in their first match of the season because rain stopped play. Their game against the Melbourne Stars Women ended without a result. Before the rain came in, Amanda-Jade Wellington bowled very well for the Strikers, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs in her 4 overs. However, the Strikers had given away 184 runs in 20 overs and could not start their chase properly.

The Melbourne Renegades women have started their season strongly. They won both of their matches by successfully chasing the targets set by Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women. With two wins, they are currently at the top of the points table and will want to continue their winning momentum in this match as well.

AS-W vs MR-W: Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 23
  • Adelaide Strikers Women Won: 9
  • Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 12
  • No Result: 1
  • Tied: 1

AS-W vs MR-W: Pitch Report

The Karen Rolton Oval has hosted 31 WBBL matches since 2018. The pitch gives a fair chance to both batters and bowlers. Batters can score runs if they play carefully, and bowlers also get some help, especially spinners as the match goes on. Teams that win the toss usually choose to bat first here because batting first has often worked well at this ground. The same is expected in this match.

See Also: WBBL 2025 Match 8: PS-W vs MS-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

AS-W vs MR-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):
Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (C), Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.


Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):
Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham (C), Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth.

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<![CDATA[WBBL and BBL Drafts - Everything you need to know]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-and-bbl-drafts-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/wbbl-and-bbl-drafts-everything-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:04:45 GMT

The overseas player draft for the 2025-26 seasons of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and Big Bash League (BBL) will be held on Thursday, June 19, ushering in a fresh season of top-class cricket in Australia. The WBBL draft starts at 4 PM AEST and is followed without a gap by the BBL draft. These drafts enable every one of the eight clubs in each of the competitions to choose from a large number of international players to complete their rosters.

How the Draft Operates

The draft is a formal four-round format.

  • Round 1: Platinum players only
  • Round 2: Platinum and Gold
  • Round 3: Gold and Silver (in reverse order)
  • Round 4: Silver and Bronze

Every team needs to pick at least two overseas players except for their pre-signed players. Clubs can miss only one round. Every team has already pre-signed one overseas player prior to the draft, and players have to be assigned to a round according to how much they are earning on their contracts. Clubs can also pick a fourth overseas player as a substitute.

Draft Order

Draft order was determined through a weighted lottery based on the standings of the prior season.

  • WBBL Round 1 Order: 1. Sydney Sixers, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Stars, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Thunder, 7. Melbourne Renegades, 8. Brisbane Heat.
  • BBL Round 1 Order: 1. Brisbane Heat, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Renegades, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Sixers, 7. Melbourne Stars, 8. Sydney Thunder.

There was a trade in the BBL draft, with the Thunder and Scorchers exchanging picks in the second and third rounds.

Pre-signed Players (Prior to Draft)

  • Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Jamie Overton
  • Brisbane Heat: Nadine de Klerk, Colin Munro
  • Hobart Hurricanes: TBC, Chris Jordan
  • Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews, Tim Seifert
  • Melbourne Stars: Marizanne Kapp, Tom Curran
  • Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Finn Allen
  • Sydney Sixers: Amelia Kerr, Babar Azam
  • Sydney Thunder: Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Billings

See Also: [WATCH] WAS vs LAS: Glenn Maxwell smashes 8th T20 century in MLC 2025

Notable Overseas Nominees

More than 600 overseas players have thrown their names into the pool for the upcoming WBBL and BBL drafts, which promises to be a great mix of talent from around the globe. The BBL has some exciting names included in the nominations, including Pakistani superstars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan. England's T20 hitters include Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Alex Hales. All of these big names are among the nominations for the BBL, along with New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson, who has declared himself available for three matches. Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman and West Indies speed demon Shamar Joseph round out the marquee BBL names.

For the WBBL, we have some Indian stars with award-winning resumes. Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia have all made nominations to the process. West Indies' Deandra Dottin and Pakistan's Fatima Sana also add some firepower to the draft. England has featured great players like Sophie Ecclestone, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt, and Alice Capsey, while South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and Chloe Tryon help improve the quality of nominations.

Player Salaries

WBBL:

  • Platinum: $110,000
  • Gold: $90,000
  • Silver: $65,000
  • Bronze: up to $40,000

BBL:

  • Platinum: $360,000-$420,000
  • Gold: $300,000
  • Silver: $200,000
  • Bronze: up to $100,000

Retention and Replacement Rules

Each club can have a single retention pick, typically for players who played or signed for the team the season before. Replacement players will need to be selected from the draft pool unless sanctioned under exceptional circumstances.

Season Timeline and Scheduling Conflicts

  • WBBL: Late October to early December
  • BBL: Mid-December to late January

The BBL would face schedule conflicts with other competing leagues such as ILT20 (Dec 2 - Jan 4) and SA20 (Dec 26 - Jan 26). Yet, Cricket Australia still has hope that international stars could be free for the second part of the season and playoffs.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers, and wicket takers after WAS vs LAS Match 8

Although there were initial worries about the clash of T20 leagues causing overseas players to miss the BBL, Dobson was feeling positive about this season having better outcomes than in earlier years. He highlighted the fact that instead of a mass exodus at the later stages of the BBL, it's possible that some of the players playing in the ILT20 would be available for the back end of the tournament and finals. He added that this coincided with Australia’s Test stars’ availability, as no international matches are scheduled in January after the Ashes series.

"I think so," Dobson told ESPNcricinfo. "We probably pay more attention to our teams and players and who wants to come and play in the Big Bash. And we're hearing from players that they still love coming to the BBL. It's a bucket list for many of them. We're always looking at windows and player availability, but ultimately, I think our job is to make sure our comp is as appealing as it can be."

The 2025 drafts promise high drama and strategic decisions as clubs shape their overseas core. With global superstars up for grabs and new scheduling dynamics in play, this draft season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

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<![CDATA[BBL 2024-25: MR vs BH Dream11 Prediction 38th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/bbl-2024-25-mr-vs-bh-dream11-prediction-38th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/bbl-2024-25-mr-vs-bh-dream11-prediction-38th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:04:01 GMT

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

Avg 1st inn score187
Avg 2nd inn score179
Win% batting 1st57
Win% batting 2nd43

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

BH ( Brisbane Heat )L W L W L
MR ( Melbourne Renegades )L L W L L

MR vs BH Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedMR WonBH WonTieNR
Overall148600
Last 553200

Injury News

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

Also Read: Pakistan Announces XI for 1st Test Against West Indies in Multan

MR vs BH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

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.

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