REN vs HEA Match Prediction, Match 38

The T20 cricket fest Big Bash League 2025 continues with Melbourne Renegades taking on Brisbane Heat. Both sides will lock horns in game 38 of the tournament at the Docklands Stadium, in Melbourne, on Saturday, January 18. It is worth noting that with nine matches played, Melbourne Renegades have won three matches, lost six, and currently occupy last place in the standings.

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat sit in fifth place in the standings, winning three out of the nine matches they have played. The side will hope for an improved showing in the upcoming clash.

REN vs HEA Match Details

Particulars Details Match Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, Match 38 Venue Docklands Stadium, Melbourne Date & Time Saturday, January 18, 11:30 AM IST Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

Pitch Report

The surface at the Docklands Stadium is the one that is preferred by the bowlers, offering seam movement, the pitch is especially great for the pacers, and opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 21 Won by Melbourne Renegades 13 Won by Brisbane Heat 08 Tied 00 No Result 00 First-ever Fixture 12 Jan, 2012 Most-recent Fixture 21 Dec, 2023

Predicted Playing 11 for REN vs HEA

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Harris, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jonathan Wells, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson.

Brisbane Heat (HEA):

Jack Wood, Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson.

Probable Top Performers from REN vs HEA

Probable Best Batter: Matt Renshaw

Brisbane Heat’s Matt Renshaw could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Melbourne Renegades. With 286 runs in his last 10 matches, Renshaw’s performances have been commendable and he will hope for a good showing in the next game as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Spencer Johnson

Brisbane Heat’s Spencer Johnson could be the best batter in the upcoming clash against Melbourne Renegades. With 18 wickets in his last eight matches, Johnson has been in good form and his side will hope for a good performance from him in the next game.

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Today's Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat to win the match

Scenario 1

Melbourne Renegades win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 45-55

HEA: 175-185

Brisbane Heat win the match

Scenario 2

Brisbane Heat win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

REN: 150-160

Brisbane Heat win the match

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