Published on: Aug 24, 2023 8:08 am IST|Updated on: Sep 1, 2023 5:45 pm IST
The second match of the second edition of the T20 Max Competition 2023 is about to get underway on August 23 at Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane. The game will feature a clash between Toombul and Sandgate-Redcliffe which will commence at 1:30 PM IST. As per the schedule, each team will play two matches in the league phase. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals. Both teams have yet to open their account in this tournament and would love to start their campaign on a winning note.
In this article, we bring you all the necessary details that you need to know about the upcoming TMB vs SGR Dream11 match.
Toombul vs Sandgate-Redcliffe, Match 2 of Max T20 2023 24 August, 1:30 PM IST Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, Queensland
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Falling short of finals in the last KFC T20 Max competition by two wins, Toombul returns with plenty of fresh faces in search of greater success. They finished 7th in the 2022 edition and would be hell-bent on improving their win record in this ongoing competition. Sandgate-Redcliffe finished at the lower end of the points table finishing at the 12th spot. After sustaining an unfortunate neck injury last season, Swepson will be eager to get back on track and take his team to new heights.
Form Guide
Toombul: – Sandgate-Redcliffe: –
The pitch at the Ian Healy Oval has a fair amount of grass cover on it which is likely to aid the quick bowlers in the first few overs of the match. The pitch at the Ian Healy Oval Stadium has a good bounce on it. The bowlers will enjoy the surface at the start of the match, but the batters will also be able to play their shots while trusting the bounce of the wicket. As of now, only one youth T20I has been played on this venue which saw the team chasing won comfortably by a margin of 8 wickets. Anything beyond a score of 190+ should be a defendable target on this wicket.
Last result at the venue
Match: England Under-19s vs Australia Under-19s England Under-19s: 158/8 in 20 overs Australia Under-19s: 162/0 in 17.1 overs
Australia Under-19s won by 10 wickets.
Ryan Gibson in domestic T20 competitions
Thomas Balkin’s record in youth cricket
Ben Cooper’s record T20 cricket
Mitchell Swepson in domestic T20 competitions
As per past records, both teams are yet to lock horns in this history of the short-lived Max T20 league. Hence, it is quite hard to ascertain an obvious winner at this stage. However, Toombul fared better than Sandgate-Redcliffe in the last season, and if we are to go by their performance in the last season, Toombul has a marginal upper hand as they lead into this fixture.
Wicket-keepers: Jack Cooper Batsmen: Addy Grewal, Lachlan Hearne, Ben Cooper, Harry Sweeney All-rounders: Thomas Balkin, Adrian Lascu, Jeremy White, Bowlers: Mitchell Swepson, Thomas Brandt, Thomas Malone
For Small League, Head to Head contest: Thomas Balkin, Lachlan Hearne
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Ben Cooper, Mitchell Swepson
Tom Cooper has been in very impressive form for the Netherlands in the past 12 months. With 9 international half-centries to his name, he should definitely be given a go as a front-line batter in your team. Mitchell Sweapson has an exceptional record in domestic T20 cricket and also has a considerable amount of experience at the international level as well. The three-format specialist bowler could be someone who could be considered as a front-line spinner in your team. It is also worth keeping your eyes on the young Lachlan Hearne who promises to be an exciting batsman. Last season, the left-handed Hearne lit up Ken Mackay Oval with an astonishing 114 not out (54) against Uni
Telecast: N/A
Live Streaming: Queensland Cricket’s YouTube channel