The second match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 will feature an exciting clash between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, December 16.
The Sydney Sixers, led by the Moises Henriques, are three-time champions of the tournament. Despite their impressive performance in the previous season, where they reached the final, they fell short against the Brisbane Heat, losing by 54 runs. On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades, captained by Will Sutherland, are no strangers to success, having claimed the title in 2018. However, their recent form has been less consistent, as they finished a disappointing seventh on the points table in the 2023 edition. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start to the new season.
BBL|14, SIX vs REN
- Date and Time: December 16: 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm local/ 1:45 pm IST
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
Sydney is celebrated as a venue with batting conditions that are typically favorable, offering a consistent surface that allows batters to settle and play their shots with confidence. However, what truly sets the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) apart is its transformation as a match progresses. While it may not boast the sharp, menacing bounce or raw, fiery pace seen at venues like Perth or Brisbane, the SCG pitch evolves to become a haven for spin bowlers, especially in the latter stages of a Test match. The track tends to break down over time, creating rough patches and uneven turn that spinners can exploit to great effect. This characteristic makes Sydney a crucial stage for slow bowlers to display their craft, often becoming match-winners as they capitalize on the conditions to trouble batters with drift, turn, and unpredictable bounce.
SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
- Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Silk, Josh Brown
- All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Will Sutherland, Hayden Kerr
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Sean Abbott
SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Moises Henriques (c), Will Sutherland (vc)
Choice 2: Adam Zampa (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk (vc)
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SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tim Seifert, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Fergus O Neill
SIX vs REN Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 16, 8:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Joel Davies, Jafer Chohan, Lachlan Shaw
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jonathan Wells, Tim Seifert (wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Will Sutherland (c), Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Hassan Khan, Fergus O Neill, Callum Stow
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