We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Melbourne: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Luke Wood, Brody Couch/Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)
Brisbane: Usman Khawaja (c), Josh Brown, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Venue: MCG, Melbourne
Pitch Report
(Based on the last 3 games.)
First innings average score: 141
Second innings average score: 146
Weather: Clear
Wickets per innings: 6
Wins
Batting first: 33%
Batting second: 67%
Fantasy Tips of The Day
Usman Khawaja has stellar numbers at the MCG. In 11 innings, he has accumulated 483 runs at 48, including the highest score of 109*.
Adam Zampa has taken 47 wickets in 26 games, including the best figures of 5 for 17 at the MCG.
Although Melbourne S lost to Melbourne R in their last game, Joe Clarke was the captain of the Ultimate Team for scoring 59 off 37. Moreover, he also registered his maiden century at the MCG a few weeks ago.
For Brisbane, James Bazley was the captain of the Ultimate Team for bagging a three-for in the game against Adelaide.
In the last 3 matches at the MCG, 71% of the wickets have belonged to the seamers.
Given the bigger square boundaries, only 16 sixes have been hit at the venue in the last 3 games.
7 top-order batters have been dismissed for a single-digit score in the last 3 games at the MCG.