In the opening game Brisbane’s batting line of explosive batsmen got exposed and fell flat under pressure. Tom Banton, Max Bryant and Chris Lynn’s top order just goes for attack and one of them has to bat sensibly. They can promote Matt Renshaw for some stability and Bryant can be used as finisher. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note. They have captain Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter Nile, Adam Zampa, Ben Dunk, Sandeep Lamichanne, Marcus Stoinis and Nic Maddinson who all have been match winners in this format over the years.
Venue: Carrara Oval,Queensland
Time: Dec 20, 06:10 PM
Tom Banton(w), Max Bryant, Chris Lynn(c), Matt Renshaw, Sam Heazlett, Ben Cutting, Mark Steketee, Josh Lalor, Mitchell Swepson, Ben Laughlin, Zahir Khan, Jimmy Peirson, Cameron Gannon
Ben Dunk, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell(c), Peter Handscomb(w), Nic Maddinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf, Sandeep Lamichhane, Daniel Worrall, Hilton Cartwright, Clint Hinchliffe
Carrara Oval,Queensland Report
Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars |
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Tom Banton (WK) |
Peter Handscomb (WK) |
Max Bryant |
Nick Larkin |
Chris Lynn (C) |
Hilton Cartwright |
Matt Renshaw |
Ben Dunk |
Sam Heazlett |
Nic Maddinson |
Josh Lalor |
Glenn Maxwell (C) |
Ben Cutting |
Marcus Stoinis |
Mark Steketee |
Nathan Coulter-Nile |
Mitchell Swepson |
Adam Zampa |
Ben Laughlin |
Sandeep Lamichhane |
Zahir Khan |
Daniel Worrall |
Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars |
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Captain and VC choices:
Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
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MI | 10 | 7 | 3 | +1.448 | 14 |
DC | 10 | 7 | 3 | +0.774 | 14 |
RCB | 10 | 7 | 3 | +0.182 | 14 |
KKR | 10 | 5 | 5 | -0.828 | 10 |
SRH | 10 | 4 | 6 | +0.092 | 8 |
KXIP | 10 | 4 | 6 | -0.177 | 8 |
RR | 11 | 4 | 7 | -0.620 | 8 |
CSK | 11 | 3 | 8 | -0.733 | 6 |