The third match of the Australian t20 Top End Series 2025 will see melbourne Stars Academy take on melbourne Renegades Academy at Marrara cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, on august 15 at 9:00 AM IST.
Match Preview:
This encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown, showcasing an intense rivalry between the two melbourne academies. melbourne Stars Academy boasts a strong lineup with Blake Macdonald and Thomas Rogers leading the batting, while sam Harper adds stability behind the stumps. sam Elliott will spearhead the bowling attack with his pace.
In response, melbourne Renegades Academy counters with the explosive josh Brown, the all-round prowess of Will Sutherland, and the incisive bowling of Fergus O’Neill. Both teams feature a mix of aggressive batters and versatile bowlers, setting the stage for an exhilarating match.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Matches Won:
- melbourne Stars Academy: 0
- melbourne Renegades Academy: 0
Weather & Pitch Report:
- Temperature: 33°C
- Forecast: Sunny
- Pitch Behavior: Batting-friendly, favoring pace bowlers
- Average 1st Innings Score: 173
- Chasing Teams’ Winning Percentage: 55%
Predicted Playing XI:
Melbourne Stars Academy:
- Blake Macdonald, Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, sam Harper (wk), aryan Sharma, Austin Anlezark, Christian Howe, sam Elliott, Hamish McKenzie, cameron McClure
Melbourne Renegades Academy:
- josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland, Dylan Brasher, arjun Nair, Ollie Peake, jai Lemire (wk), Fergus O’Neill, David Moody, Xavier Crone, Callum Stow
Fantasy cricket Tips:
- Captaincy Picks: Will Sutherland, Joshua Brown
- Top Picks: Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo
- Budget Picks: Doug Warren, arjun Nair
Dream11 Teams:
Team 1:
- Keepers: sam Harper
- Batters: Joshua Brown, Jonathan Merlo, Harry Dixon, tom Fraser Rogers
- All-rounders: Will Sutherland (C), Hamish McKenzie (VC), Xavier Crone, arjun Nair
- Bowlers: Fergus O’Neill, Callum Stow
Team 2:
- Keepers: sam Harper
- Batters: Joshua Brown (C), Jonathan Merlo (VC), tom Fraser Rogers
- All-rounders: Will Sutherland, Hamish McKenzie, Xavier Crone, arjun Nair
- Bowlers: Fergus O’Neill, Callum Stow, David Moody
Players to Avoid:
- Dylan Brasher
- Blake Macdonald
Expert Advice:
- SL Captaincy Choice: Will Sutherland
- GL Captaincy Choice: Joshua Brown
- Punt Picks: David Moody, Harry Dixon
Dream11 Combination: 1-4-4-2
Prepare for an action-packed match filled with excitement and strategic plays!
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