Match Details – SYT vs MLR:
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Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 40th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
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Date and Time: January 17, 08:15 am GMT / 01:45 pm IST / 07:15 pm local time
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Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
SYT vs MLR Possible Playing XI:
Sydney Thunder: Despite Sydney Thunder’s consistent play-off appearances in the last four Big Bash Leagues (BBLs), their performance has fallen significantly short in the current campaign. Struggling with subpar showings in both batting and bowling, they face the challenge of turning things around to avoid finishing at the bottom of the table.
Melbourne Renegades: On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades have witnessed a considerable influx and outflow of players throughout the season. Looking ahead to the next year, they must focus on securing players for the entire duration of the tournament. Despite the disruptions, they managed to secure a victory in their recent derby match, and with the momentum from that win, they are optimistic about achieving back-to-back victories.
SYT vs MLR Possible Playing XI:
Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (Captain), Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (Wicket-Keeper), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha.
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (Captain), Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Scott Edwards (Wicket-Keeper), Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
SYT vs MLR Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Adam Zampa
Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes Batters, Shaun Marsh, Alex Hales, David Warner, Chris Green, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Liam Hatcher.
SYT vs MLR Head-To-Head Records
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Stats |
Match |
SYT Won |
MLR Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
27 |
17 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
SYT vs MLR Win Prediction
A significant victory for either team in this match won’t elevate them above the seventh position in the table, emphasizing that it has been a forgettable season for both sides. Nonetheless, the game will feature some outstanding T20 talents, including players at the outset of their careers and others nearing the end. Despite Sydney Thunder’s potential to post a substantial score, especially with the likes of David Warner, Alex Hales, and Cameron Bancroft at the top of the order, the analysis of the pitch suggests that Melbourne Renegades boast the superior bowling attack for the upcoming fixture. Consequently, our prediction leans towards Melbourne Renegades securing the win in this encounter.
SYT vs MLR Toss Prediction
The historical win records for teams batting first or second at this T20 venue show little disparity. Considering this, our prediction is that both team captains will likely opt to bat first, aiming to set a competitive total on the board.
SYT vs MLR Pitch Report
Historically, spinners have found success at the Sydney Showground Stadium. In light of this trend, it is suggested that any score exceeding 165 in the first innings could prove challenging to chase down during the second innings of the match.
SYT vs MLR Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates sunny conditions throughout the first half of the game, with clear skies expected for the second innings. The temperature is anticipated to decrease from the high twenties to the low to mid-twenties over the course of the match.
Venue Information
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Stadium: Sydney Showground Stadium
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City: Sydney
SYT vs MLR Squad:
Sydney Thunder Squad: Jason Sangha (C), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan.
Melbourne Renegades Squad: Nic Maddinson (C), Joe Clarke (WK), Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O Neill, Harry Dixon, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
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