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This will be the second game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Sydney Sixers will lock horns with the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Cricket Stadium (SCG). The match will start on 16th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Sydney Sixers are the second-most successful side in the BBL. They’ve won the title thrice and were the runners-up in the last edition. The likes of Moises Henriques, James Vince, Sean Abbott, Daniel Hughes and Ben Dwarshuis are the key players for the Sixers.
Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, have won the title once. They have struggled in the last couple of editions but will be eyeing a good season this time around. They have a very solid batting unit with Jake-Fraser McGurk, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland and Hassan Khan. The Renegades will be eyeing a win in their first game.
BBL: Scorchers vs Stars Probable Playing XI
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Jafer Chohan
Melbourne Renegades: Jake-Fraser McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland, Hassan Khan, Fergus O’Neill/Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa
SIX vs REN BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be on the slower side with good assistance for the spinners. It’s the first game here so expect it to be a decent one for batting. Generally, run-scoring has been difficult here at the SCG, especially in the second innings. Scores in the range of 150-170 are expected and teams may prefer batting first.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Pacers and all-rounders will be great C/VC options.
- Spinners from the 2nd innings will be very important alongside batters who are good players of spin.
- Death bowlers from the first innings will be good C/VC options.
SIX vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Sean Abbott (SIX)
- Sean Abbott is the best bowler in the Sixers’ squad. He will bowl the key overs and is handy with the bat. He picked up 11 wickets in 9 games last season.
- Abbott is the highest wicket-taker at the SCG in T20s: 71 wickets in 40 games at a strike rate of 11.73. A top C/VC option.
Will Sutherland (REN)
- Will Sutherland will bowl in the power play and towards the end of the innings. He will do the late-hitting duties for his side.
- Sutherland will contribute with both bat and ball. He picked up 7 wickets and scored 112 runs in the last season.
James Vince (SIX)
- James Vince is a key batter for the Sixers at the top. He is very consistent and will be a top fantasy pick. He scored 244 runs in 9 innings last season.
- Vince has scored 737 runs at the SCG at an average of 38.79 including 4 fifties. Try him as C/VC in the big leagues.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Sydney Sixers Bat First
- Tom Rogers will be the top differential pick. Try Kane Richardson as C/VC in mini GLs/GLs.
- You can take the risk of dropping Josh Brown and even Jake-Fraser McGurk.
- Todd Murphy and Daniel Hughes can be the game-changers in fantasy cricket.
If Melbourne Renegades Bat First
- You can take the risk of dropping Josh Philippe.
- Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa will be a top C/VC option. Hassan Khan will be an excellent differential pick.
- Try Jake-Fraser McGurk as C/VC in the big leagues.
SIX vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
