MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Australia Top End T20 Series 2025, Match 15

Melbourne Renegades Academy (MRA) will play against Pakistan Shaheens (PK-A) in the 15th match of the Australian T20 Top End Series at TIO Stadium, Darwin, on Monday, 18th August. Melbourne Renegades Academy are coming after a big win against ACT, while Pakistan Shaheens also got their first win of the tournament against Bangladesh A. In this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the MRA vs PK-A match and the best team combination for this contest.

MRA vs PK-A Match Preview

Melbourne Renegades Academy has started the Top End T20 Series 2025 in the best possible way. They have won both of their matches so far, including a 9-wicket win over ACT. Their bowlers kept good control, and the batters chased the target easily. With two wins and a very high net run rate, MRA are on top of the points table.

Pakistan Shaheens, on the other side, lost their first game but came back well in the second match. They defeated Bangladesh A by 5 wickets, where their bowlers did a good job in the middle overs, and the batters finished the chase calmly. With one win and one loss, PK-A will aim to maintain their form and put up a tough fight against the strong MRA team.

Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens Match Details

MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Melbourne Renegades Academy continued their strong run in the tournament, chasing down the target with ease against Pakistan Shaheens. Josh Brown was the star with the bat, scoring a quick 46 runs off just 19 balls, while Ollie Peake provided good support with 39 runs from 28 deliveries. In the bowling unit, Callum Stow was the standout, picking up 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his 4 overs, while Xavier Crone also impressed with 2 wickets for 18 runs.
• For Pakistan Shaheens, Saad Masood tried to hold the innings together with a fighting 42 off 32 balls, while Mohammad Faiq added 21 runs in 24 deliveries. But their batting collapsed under pressure. Faisal Akram was the top bowler, delivering a brilliant spell of 5 wickets for 16 runs, while Mohammad Wasim also chipped in with 1 wicket.

MRA vs PK-A Injury Updates

As of now, there are no official updates regarding injuries from both Melbourne Renegades Academy and Pakistan Shaheens. Fans can expect the top performers from the previous matches to feature again in the MRA vs PK-A Playing 11.

MRA vs PK-A Toss Prediction

We expect Melbourne Renegades Academy captain to win the toss and may choose to bowl first at TIO Stadium, as chasing has been the more successful option at this ground so far in the tournament. Their batting unit has been in top form, and chasing down targets has looked easier under lights.

Record of Chasing Teams at TIO Stadium

The chasing record at TIO Stadium, Darwin, is slightly in favour of the chasing sides. Out of the 12 matches played so far in this tournament, 7 matches have been won by the teams batting second, while 5 have been won by the sides batting first.

MRA vs PK-A Probable Playing 11

MRA vs PK-A are both expected to play with their strongest possible line-up, as both teams are aiming to secure important points at this stage of the tournament. Melbourne Renegades Academy have looked balanced in both batting and bowling, while Pakistan Shaheens will rely on their youngsters to challenge the in-form MRA side.

Pakistan Shaheens Playing 11

Yasir Khan, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Faiq, Maaz Sadaqat, Irfan Khan (C), Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Mohammad Wasim, Ubaid Shah, Faisal Akram.

Melbourne Renegades Academy Playing 11

Josh Brown, Ollie Peake (C), Jai Lemire (WK), Harry Dixon, Arjun Nair, Fergus O’Neill, Dylan Brasher, Xavier Crone, Harry Hoekstra, Callum Stow, Michael Archer.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Josh Brown and Ollie Peake are currently the leading run-scorers for Melbourne Renegades Academy, both scoring 85 runs each in two matches, showing solid form at the top.
• On the bowling side, Callum Stow has been the most consistent for MRA with 3 wickets in 2 matches, while for Pakistan Shaheens, Faisal Akram has picked up 5 wickets in the last match, making them key threats.

MRA vs PK-A Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Josh Brown and Ollie Peake are the top captaincy choices for this contest, as both have been in excellent form with the bat and have given quick starts to their side.
• Faisal Akram and Saad Masood are strong vice-captain options, as both can deliver match-winning spells with the ball and shift the game in their team’s favour.

Top Picks for MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction

• Josh Brown has been in outstanding touch with the bat, scoring 85 runs in just 2 matches, including a match-winning knock of 46 runs off 19 balls in the last game. He will be a key top-order batter to watch out for.
• Ollie Peake has also been consistent for MRA, scoring 85 runs in 2 matches and anchoring the innings when required. His ability to play long innings makes him a reliable fantasy option.

Budget Picks for MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction

• Callum Stow has been the standout bowler for MRA, picking up 3 wickets in 2 matches, and he remains a valuable budget pick for your Dream11 team.
• Faisal Akram produced a brilliant spell of 5 wickets for 16 runs in his last outing, making him a must-have budget selection from Pakistan Shaheens.

MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Grand Contest

• Keeper: K Nafay
• Batter: J Brown(VC), A Samad
• All-Rounders: W Sutherland, X Crone, A Nair, S Masood(C)
• Bowlers: M Wasim, C Stow, U Shah, F Akram

MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Head to Head

• Keeper: K Nafay, J Lemire
• Batter: J Brown(VC), A Samad, Y Khan
• All-Rounders: X Crone, A Nair, S Masood(C)
• Bowlers: M Wasim, C Stow, F Akram

MRA vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 15) Australia Top End T20 Series 2025 Players to Avoid

• Harry Hoekstra did not have much impact with the ball in the last game for Melbourne Renegades Academy and can be avoided for this contest.
• Mohammad Faiq struggled with the bat for Pakistan Shaheens in the previous match, scoring only 21 runs off 24 balls, so he might not be the best pick for your Dream11 team.

MRA vs PK-A Weather & Pitch Report at TIO Stadium

• The 15th match of the Australia Top End T20 Series 2025 between Melbourne Renegades Academy and Pakistan Shaheens is expected to be played under partly cloudy conditions. The temperature will be around 19°C with high humidity close to 89%, while the wind speed will be around 18 km/h.
• The surface at TIO Stadium has usually provided a balanced contest, with both batters and pacers finding assistance. Out of the 12 matches played so far in this tournament, 7 have been won by chasing sides, which makes bowling first a good option. The average first innings score here is around 150–160 runs.

MRA vs PK-A Head-to-Head Records

In terms of MRA vs PK-A head-to-head records, both teams have never played against each other before in this tournament. This will be their first-ever meeting in the Australia Top End T20 Series 2025, so there are no past MRA vs PK-A Dream11 head-to-head stats available.

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