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This will be the 16th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Sydney Thunder will be against the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The match will be played on 30th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Sydney Thunder are coming off a good win against the Stars in their last game. They performed as a team, which is a great sign for them going forward. But injuries have been a concern for them, as Tanveer Sangha is unavailable, and Jason Sangha, too, looks like missing a few games. David Warner and Sherfane Rutherford’s form is another headache for the franchise. They are in the fourth position with two wins and a loss after three games.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades are in the 2nd position with 2 wins and a loss, and they’ve got the best net run rate in BBL 14. Their bowlers have been in great form and that’s the main reason for their good performance. Their openers have struggled badly and they’ll expect them to come good in this match. The middle order hasn’t had a lot of game time and that can be concerning for them going forward.
BBL: THU vs REN Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes/Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
THU vs REN BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium will be a tricky one for batting. The dimensions are big and it’s a two-paced wicket. The batters will have to settle in before playing their shots. There will be good movement for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will also get some help off the deck.
Scores in the range of 140-160 are expected in this match. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- The middle-order batters will be a must in your fantasy teams.
- New ball bowlers will be important alongside spinners from the 2nd innings.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
THU vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Will Sutherland (REN)
- Will Sutherland has been the best player for the Renegades. He’s contributing with both bat and ball.
- Sutherland is capable with the bat and has 6 wickets to his name in three games. He’ll be an excellent C/VC option.
Cameron Bancroft (THU)
- Cameron Bancroft scored 70 runs in the first game at this venue. He’s a utility player and a must-pick in your fantasy teams.
- Bancroft has 389 runs at an average of 77.80 at the Sydney Showground stadium with 4 fifties in 9 games.
Lockie Ferguson (THU)
- Lockie Ferguson has been the best bowler for Thunder in BBL 14. He bowls the key overs and will be a top C/VC option, especially while bowling first.
- Ferguson has 6 wickets to his name in 3 matches.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Sydney Thunder bats first
- You can take the risk of dropping David Warner.
- Tom Rogers and Cameron Bancroft will be the top C/VC picks.
- Adam Zampa will be a good differential pick.
If Melbourne Renegades bats first
- Wes Agar will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Sam Billings and Fergus O’Neill can be worth the risk.
- Lockie Ferguson and Daniel Sams will be the best C/VC picks.
THU vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
