Round 8 is almost here, with the Melbourne Renegades on the double, thrusting them into relevance. We’ve taken a look at all the predicted Round 8 sides, listing unavailabilities.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades
Monday 12 January, 7:15pm local time / AEDT
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney

Sydney Thunder
Not 100%: David Warner (knee)
Unavailable: Lockie Ferguson (injury/ILT20), Ravi Ashwin (knee), Shadab Khan (Pakistan T20Is), Reece Topley (SA20)

Likely Ins: N.McAndrew / Likely Outs: R.Hadley

David Warner’s fitness will be a big watch ahead of this game, having been unable to field on Saturday following a blow during his batting innings. If he’s out, Sam Konstas comes back in. With the Thunder’s finals hopes over, they might give some kids a game, including Aidan O’Connor and Blake Nikitaras. Fast bowler Ryan Hadley wasn’t able to lock down a spot when given a chance with 0-28 from 2 overs.

Predicted line-up

M.Gilkes
D.Warner (c)
S.Konstas
S.Billings (wk)
C.Bancroft
D.Sams
C.Green
D.Willey
N.McAndrew
T.Sangha
W.Agar

Melbourne Renegades
Not 100%: Adam Zampa (neck), Tom Rogers (shoulder)
Unavailable: Nathan Lyon (hamstring), Will Salzmann (hamstring), Ollie Peake (U19 World Cup), Tom Rogers (shoulder)

Likely Ins: H.Dixon / Likely Outs: C.Jewell

The Gades have a few selection quandaries brewing ahead of their double, with Adam Zampa and Tom Rogers both pushing for selection after injuries. This game might be too soon for both. If Zampa is good to go, he comes in for Callum Stow.

The Gades are also coming off a bad loss to the Stars where their bowlers struggled which could open the door for Sam Elliott to return. Surely, they’ll keep the faith in Brendan Doggett after his poor return from Ashes Test duty. Caleb Jewell got a golden duck on debut and may come under pressure for his spot from Harry Dixon too.

Predicted line-up

J.Brown
T.Seifert
J.Fraser-McGurk
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
H.Dixon
Hassan Khan
W.Sutherland (c)
G.Sandhu
B.Doggett
C.Stow
J.Behrendorff

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers
Tuesday 13 January, 7:15pm local time / AEDT
MCG, Melbourne

Melbourne Stars
Not 100%: Joe Clarke (hip)
Unavailable: Mark Steketee (hamstring), Scott Boland (post-Ashes break)

No changes

The inclusion of Joe Clarke is really the only potential change for the Stars, but after Tom Rogers’ blistering derby knock, it’ll be hard to force his way in. Blake Macdonald is most vulnerable. Keep an eye on Glenn Maxwell’s batting role, after coming in at 4 on Saturday.

Predicted line-up

T.Rogers
S.Harper (wk)
C.Kellaway
B.Macdonald
M.Stoinis (c)
G.Maxwell
H.Cartwright
T.Curran
M.Swepson
Haris Rauf
P.Siddle

Adelaide Strikers
Not 100%: Thomas Kelly (back)
Unavailable: Travis Head (post-Ashes break)

Likely Ins: T.Shamsi / Likely Outs: Hassan Ali

Changes to be confirmed after Sunday game but it’s anticipated Hassan Ali and Tabraiz Shamsi will continue to swap spots.

Predicted line-up

M.Short (c)
C.Lynn
A.Carey (wk)
M.Harvey
L.Scott
H.Manenti
J.Overton
L.Wood
C.Boyce
L.Pope
T.Shamsi

Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat
Wednesday 14 January, 7:15pm local time / AEDT
Ninja Stadium, Hobart

Hobart Hurricanes
Not 100%: Jake Weatherald (post-Ashes break)
Unavailable: Tim David (hamstring), Iain Carlisle (hamstring)

Likely Ins: N.Ellis / Likely Outs: B.Stanlake

Nathan Ellis should return after being managed, while keep an eye on Jake Weatherald’s status which will impact Tim Ward’s selection. Ellis likely replaces Billy Stanlake, but the ‘Canes may also look to keep managing/rotating players with finals likely.

Predicted line-up

M.Owen
T.Ward
B.Webster
B.McDermott
N.Chaudhary
M.Wade (wk)
Rehan Ahmed
C.Jordan
N.Ellis (c)
Rishad Hossain
R.Meredith

Brisbane Heat
Not 100%: Michael Neser (post-Ashes break)
Unavailable: Callum Vidler (stress fracture), Spencer Johnson (back), Shaheen Shah Afridi (knee), Tom Alsop (knee)

Likely Ins: M.Neser / Likely Outs: T.Balkin

There’s no need for changes for the Heat after a handsome win bolstered by their Australian Test players returning. Michael Neser’s availability is the watch and he should come in for Tom Balkin to bolster their line-up further. Jack Wildermuth’s swashbuckling knock as an opener means they’ll persist with him up top despite Marnus Labuschagne’s availability.

Predicted line-up

U.Khawaja (c)
J.Wildermuth
N.McSweeney
M.Renshaw
M.Bryant
M.Labuschagne
J.Peirson (wk)
M.Neser
X.Bartlett
M.Kuhnemann
Zaman Khan

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
Thursday 15 January, 7:15pm local time / AEDT
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Melbourne Renegades
Not 100%: Adam Zampa (neck), Tom Rogers (shoulder)
Unavailable: Nathan Lyon (hamstring), Will Salzmann (hamstring), Ollie Peake (U19 World Cup), Tom Rogers (shoulder)

Likely Ins: A.Zampa / Likely Outs: C.Stow

Adam Zampa and Tom Rogers will both be squarely in the mix to play this game following injuries, assuming they don’t play on Monday. That’ll create some selection dilemmas with game 1 performances important. Neither of Gurinder Sandhu or Brendan Doggett are safe. Rogers hasn’t played competitively for a long time, having undergone off-season shoulder surgery, so it’s hard to see him rushed back but their season is on the line.

Predicted line-up

J.Brown
T.Seifert
J.Fraser-McGurk
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
H.Dixon
Hassan Khan
W.Sutherland (c)
G.Sandhu
B.Doggett
C.Stow
J.Behrendorff

Perth Scorchers
Not 100%: None
Unavailable: Lance Morris (back), Ashton Agar (calf), Joel Paris (groin)

Changes to be confirmed after Sunday game.

Predicted line-up

M.Marsh
F.Allen
C.Connolly
J.Inglis (wk)
A.Turner (c)
L.Evans
A.Hardie
J.Richardson
B.Couch
D.Payne
M.Beardman

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