The Big Bash League as it heads to the Sydney Showground Stadium for a key mid-season clash. Sydney Thunder hosted by Melbourne Renegades In the 33rd Match. As the tournament draws to a close, both teams will be keen to pick up points to consolidate their position on the ladder.
Sydney Thunder, veteran oriented leadership David Warnerboasting a side tailored for their home conditions – full of technical batters and versatile bowlers. Availability Daniel Sams and David Willey while providing world class left arm stitching options Chris Green and Tanveer Sangha Men will be the menace on this turning surface.
On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades bring pure firepower. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Brown Can kill a chase in 10 shots, but they tend to collapse if the ball moves. Inclusion Mohammad Rizvan providing much-needed stability and class to close shots.
ST vs MR, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 12; 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
- Location: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
ST vs MR, head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 18 | Sydney Thunder won: 8 | Melbourne Renegades won: 10 | No result/Closed: 0
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report
The surface on the fairgrounds has historically been known to be somewhat sticky, often favoring spinners and bowlers who use cutters effectively. Scores in the 160-170 range are often competitive here. Powerplay will be decisive. Batsmen need to use the hard ball before the pitch slows down and the spinners increase their grip.
Groups
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Muhammad Rizwan (w), Caleb Jewell, Hasan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Brendan Doggett, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stowe, Harry Dixon, Sam Elliott, Adam Zampa
Sydney Thunder: Matthew Gilkes, David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, David Willey, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Wes Agar, Charlie Anderson, Tom Andrews, Sam Constas
Also READ: BBL|15: Sam Harper’s thrilling 84 propels Melbourne Stars to a big win over Melbourne Renegades.
ST vs MR, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sydney Thunder wins the toss first
- Sydney Thunder power play score: 40-50
- Sydney Thunder Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Melbourne Renegades take the toss first
- Melbourne Renegades power play score: 45-55
- Melbourne Renegades Total Score: 165-175
Match result: The team to bat first to win the competition
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