Match 9 of the CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 will be played between Melbourne Renegades Academy and Papua New Guinea (MRA vs PNG). The match will be played at the Gardens Oval, Benalla on 3rd August 2023 at 06:00 AM IST.
MRA vs PNG (Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Papua New Guinea), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Papua New Guinea, Match 9
Date: 3rd August 2023
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Gardens Oval, Benalla
MRA vs PNG (Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Papua New Guinea), Match 9 Preview
Melbourne Renegades Academy have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Papua New Guinea have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 Points Table
The points table of CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.091 |
| REN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PK-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.316 |
| STA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| MRA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.700 |
| PNG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.875 |
| MSA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| AC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.414 |
In the last match played by Melbourne Renegades Academy against ACT Comets, Melbourne Renegades Academy beat ACT Comets by 76 runs. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Renegades Academy was Ruwantha Kellepotha who scored 210 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Territory Strike, Northern Territory Strike beat Papua New Guinea by 39 runs. The top fantasy player for Papua New Guinea was Kabua Morea who scored 83 fantasy points.
MRA vs PNG, Gardens Oval, Benalla Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Gardens Oval, Benalla is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 6 matches is 159 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 83% of its matches.
Weather Report for Gardens Oval, Benalla
Temperature is expected to be around 15.36 °C and humidity is expected to be around 64%. Winds at a speed of 4.41 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
MRA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lega Siaka | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 | 0 | 18, 24, 19, 26, 11 | - |
| Kiplin Doriga | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3, 20, 1, 8, 1 | - |
- Lega Siaka
Lega Siaka is a batter and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 98 runs averaging 19.6 per match.
- Kiplin Doriga
Kiplin Doriga is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kiplin Doriga has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 3, 20, 1, 8, 1 runs at an average of 6.6 per match.
MRA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Vanua | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 10 | 2 | 0, 19, 0, 23, 0 | 1, 1, 4, 3, 1 |
| Alei Nao | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 5, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Norman Vanua
Norman Vanua is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Norman Vanua is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
- Alei Nao
Alei Nao is a bowler and has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches Alei Nao has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
MRA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau | 5 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19, 5, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Riley Hekure | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Sese Bau
Sese Bau is an all-rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 25 runs averaging 5 per match.
- Riley Hekure
Riley Hekure is an all-rounder and has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Riley Hekure is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
MRA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lega Siaka | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 | 0 | 18, 24, 19, 26, 11 | - |
| Kiplin Doriga | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3, 20, 1, 8, 1 | - |
| Riley Hekure | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Semo Kamea | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 2, 2 |
| John Kariko | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 2, 1, 2 |
- Lega Siaka
Lega Siaka is a batter and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Lega Siaka has scored 98 runs at an average of 19.6 per match.
- Kiplin Doriga
Kiplin Doriga is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Kiplin Doriga has scored 3, 20, 1, 8, 1 runs at an average of 6.6 per match.
- Riley Hekure
Riley Hekure is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches Riley Hekure has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.
- Semo Igo Kamea
Semo Kamea is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches Semo Kamea has taken 0, 1, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- John Kariko
John Kariko is a bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.
MRA vs PNG Squad Information
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Squad: Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga, Riley Hekure, Hiri Hiri, Semo Kamea, John Kariko and Hila Vare
Melbourne Renegades Academy (MRA) Squad: Mackenzie Harvey, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Matthew Fotia, David Moody, Will Sutherland, Lloyd Pope, Tom Rogers, Jack Prestwidge, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Corey Rocchiccioli, Fergus O'Neill, Liam Blackford, Dylan Brasher and Jai Lemire
MRA vs PNG MyTeam11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kiplin Doriga and Liam Blackford
Batters: Dylan Brasher, Lega Siaka and Tony Ura
All-Rounders: Riley Hekure and Sese Bau
Bowlers: David Moody, Norman Vanua, Semo Kamea and Tom Rogers
Captain: Lega Siaka
Vice-Captain: Norman Vanua
Photo credit: Alamy
