The Big Bash League (BBL) ushers in the New Year with a high-stakes encounter at the Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium). Melbourne Renegades hosted by Sydney Sixers. Both teams will be looking to shake off a slow start to the season and climb the ladder in this 18th match of the tournament.
The Renegades return home after back-to-back losses against the Hurricanes. Their biggest knock is the absence of a star spinner Adam Zampasidelined by neck strain. Fans can watch Tim SeifertHas been Renegades’ most consistent performer with the bat. Jake Fraser-McGurk After a quiet start to the season, he needs to score big, and he has historically performed well in that space.
Despite their pedigree, the Sixers are struggling for momentum. However, they have a huge psychological advantage against the Renegades, having won nine matches in a row. Inclusion Babar Azam provides world-class stability at the top, but his form is an important factor for the Sixers. Comprehensive Jack Edwards With the ball, he was conspicuous Josh Philippe remains their main engine on the power play.
MR vs SS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 01, 2026; 10:30 AM IST / 5:00 AM GMT / 4:00 PM Local
- Location: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
MR vs SS head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 20 | Melbourne Renegades won: 5 | Sydney Sixers won: 14 | No Results/Closed: 1
Docklands Stadium Pitch Report
The New Year’s Day clash at Docklands Stadium promises a high-scoring contest on a traditional batting-friendly pitch characterized by consistent bounce and short square boundaries. While the retractable roof provides a controlled environment without air interruption, the surface typically favors pace rather than spin, with the ball gliding beautifully under the lights. The captain who wins the toss is likely to opt to bat first to take advantage of the flat initial conditions and apply scoreboard pressure in what has historically been a difficult place to top score.
Teams:
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peak, Hasan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Sam Elliott, Caleb Jewell, Fergus O’Neill, Matthew Spoors
Sydney Sixers: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry
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MR vs SS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Renegades take the toss first
- Melbourne Renegades Power Play Score: 45-55 (6 Overs)
- Melbourne Renegades Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Sydney Sixers win the toss and bat first
- Sydney Sixers powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Sydney Sixers Total Score: 175-185
Match result: The team to bat first to win the competition
