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MELBOURNE RENEGADES THE X-FACTOR: DWAYNE BRAVO The West Indian allrounder is in a class of his own with the ball. With subtle varieties and brilliantly executed changes of pace, Bravo has bamboozled rival batsmen in the opening three rounds. MOST LIKELY TO PUT THE BALL ON MOORABOOL ST: AARON FINCH The most explosive and dynamic player in the two teams, Finch will be eyeing off the Reg Hickey Stand roof with one of his trademark pull shots.

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HEARD ... The Renegades have been dubbed “Dad’s Army”, with a host of players over the age of 30. BAROMETER: CAMERON WHITE When White has fired, so too have the ‘Gades. With 133 runs in three hits, the powerful right hander is key to victory. SYDNEY SIXERS THE X-FACTOR: JOHAN BOTHA Wiley will the ball and crafty with the bat, the South Africa is capable of taking the game away from you in the space of an over. MOST LIKELY TO PUT THE BALL ON MOORABOOL ST: JASON ROY Destructive and brilliant, the Englishman will relish the short boundaries. Earmarked as the player to watch by both Finch and keeper batsman Tim Ludeman, Roy has the ability to lift the boys in Magenta onto the winner’s list. IN CASE YOU HAVEN’T HEARD ... The Sixers lead the headto-head race against the Renegades 4-2. BAROMETER: DANIEL SAMS A relative unknown in cricket circles, but Sams has led the charge with the ball, grabbing six wickets and snatching crucial breakthroughs.