BBL 2024-25: Predicting Brisbane Heat’s playing XI for their clash against Melbourne Renegades

Defending champions Brisbane Heat take on Melbourne Renegades in a key clash during the doubleheader weekend on Saturday. Brisbane has to win the game if they entertain hopes of making it to the playoff stages. The title holders will also have to top that Melbourne Stars can lose their game to enter the knockout phase of the tournament as the fourth-placed team in the league. 

So far, Brisbane has played nine games and have won three matches and lost five games. In their last match against Hobart Hurricanes, the current BBL holders lost despite posting a huge score on the board. One more loss will knock them out of the tournament with both Melbourne sides still in the hunt. If Brisbane loses the game even Perth and Adelaide will come into contention for a place in the knockout phases. 

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Here is the likely Brisbane Heat XI vs Melbourne Renegades

Top order – Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney

Brisbane Heat skipper Usman Khawaja didn’t enjoy a great time with the bat during the series against India. The left-handed batter scored 23 runs from just nine balls against Hobart in the last match to show his destructive side with the bat. Nathan McSweeney has made a point to the selectors after getting dropped for the final two games against India. The right-handed batter has come back and scored runs to earn a recall for the Sri Lankan tour. 

Middle Order – Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant

Marnus Labuschagne showed his full batting talents during the game against Hobart scoring 77 off 44 balls. The 30-year-old will hope to continue his fine form and put his team in the hunt for a place in the playoffs. Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant have been steady with the bat in the middle order and will play a key role for Brisbane in their game against the Renegades. 

Lower-order – Tom Alsop, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett 

The lower middle order for Brisbane has to fire if they have to make it into the knockout phase. The onus will be on wicketkeeper Tom Alsop who scored 39 key runs in the last match against the Hurricanes. Michael Neser is a dangerous customer with the bat and also can chip in with key wickets. Young pacer Xavier Bartlett has blown hot and cold this season, the right-arm pacer has to put his hands up and do well with the bat on Saturday. 

Tail enders – Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Spencer Johnson played a key role for Brisbane in their title win last season. The left-arm seamer will hope to rankle the opposition with his pace and movement with the new ball. Mitchell Swepson and Matthew Kuhnemann will spearhead the spin department and will aim to bowl well against the Renegades to secure their side a huge win.   

Brisbane Heat XI vs Melbourne Renegades

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

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