BBL 2025-26: Predicting Playing XI for match 36

Melbourne Renegades will face the Perth Scorchers in the 36th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Thursday, January 15, at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The Scorchers have won five out of eight games and are in third place. The Renegades are in seventh position with three wins to their name in eight games.

Let’s look at the BBL Match 36 Playing XI:

Melbourne Renegades

Top Order: Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, and Jake Fraser-McGurk

Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, and Jake Fraser-McGurk will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Brown is the leading run-scorer for the Renegades with 305 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 160.52.

Middle Order: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Caleb Jewell, and Hassan Khan

Mohammad Rizwan, Caleb Jewell, and Hassan Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Rizwan has scored 167 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 101.82.

Lower Middle Order: Will Sutherland (c) and Sam Elliott

Will Sutherland and Sam Elliott are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sutherland is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with six wickets.

Bowlers: Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, and Adam Zampa

Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, and Adam Zampa could be the three bowlers for the team. Sandhu is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 18 wickets in eight games at an average of 15.44.

Perth Scorchers

Top Order: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, and Cooper Connolly

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, and Cooper Connolly will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Marsh has scored 279 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 140.20 and is the leading run-scorer for the Scorchers.

Middle Order: Josh Inglis (wk) and Aaron Hardie

Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie are likely to be there in the middle order. Hardie has scored 254 runs in eight matches and is the second-highest run-scorer for the franchise.

Lower Middle Order: Ashton Turner (c) and Laurie Evans

Ashton Turner and Laurie Evans are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Turner has made 196 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 208.51.

Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, and Mahli Beardman

Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, and Mahli Beardman could be the four bowlers for the team. Beardman has picked up five wickets in seven games at an economy of 8.95.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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