Sydney Thunder will be all set to lock horns against Melbourne Renegades in this crucial KFC Big Bash T20 encounter. Welcome to the REN vs THU Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Melbourne Renegades ended last season with back-to-back defeats but have seemed to improve this season after registering a crucial win in their last match that can keep him motivated for this game.
Sydney Thunder on the other hand have the potential but lack the consistency as seen in their last match that ended in their first defeat of the season which could lead to a solid run in this contest.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Melbourne Renegades can win this match by a very close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is helpful for batsmen. The winners of the toss to bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a pleasant sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Renegades
S.Harper (wk), J.Fraser-McGurk, A.Finch, J.Wells, N.Maddinson, A.Russell, W.Sutherland, A.Hosein, T.Stewart Rogers, K.Richardson, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Sydney Thunder
M.Gilkes (wk), A.Hales, R.Rossouw, A.Ross, O.Davies, D.Sams, J.Sangha, F.Farooqi, C.Green, G.Sandhu, B.Doggett
Match Details
KFC Big Bash League T20 2023
Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder
Date and Time: 18th December – 01:45 pm IST
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
Telecast: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv
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Wicket-Keeper
Sam Harper (7.5 Cr) was not able to showcase his batting skills in the last match but holds great potential to give his all in the middle order which makes him a crucial contributor.
Batsman
Alex Hales (9.0 Cr) was able to add 16 runs to his batting but holds a fantastic fighting spirit to bounce back which can keep him boosted to perform well in this encounter.
Alex Ross (7.0 Cr) was able to maintain his place in the top order with a decent performance in his last 2 matches that earned him 30 runs at a strike rate of 156.67.
Oliver Davies (6.0 Cr) scored 12 runs at a strike rate of 181.25 which was well backed up with his contributions on the field which can keep him motivated for this contest.
All-rounders
Andre Russell (9.0 Cr) was able to score 35 runs at a strike rate of 125 which highlights his power-hitting skills along with his bowling sharpness that earned him a wicket in the last match.
Nic Maddinson (8.0 Cr) is the leading run-scorer for his team that earned him 87 runs to maintain a strong partnership which makes him a crucial contributor for this contest.
Daniel Sams (8.5 Cr) added his 4th wicket of the season with 2 important wickets in his last match which is well backed with his decent batting skills in the lower end of the batting order.
Bowlers
Akeal Hosein (8.0 Cr) was not able to make a difference with his bowling skills in the last match but has managed to find 3 wickets which can keep him motivated for this match.
FazalHaq Farooqi (7.5 Cr) showcased great composure after finding 5 wickets at an economy rate of 4.75 highlighting his ability to contain the opposition that can prove vital in this match.
Gurinder Sandhu (7.0 Cr) was able to find his 4th wicket of the season in the last 2 matches which can allow him to use this pitch to his benefit and can keep him focused on this match.
Brendan Doggett (6.0 Cr) was able to find 3 wickets in the last 2 matches with greater aim to fight back with consistency in the challenges that lie ahead in the tournament.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
D.Sams will be our captain and F.Farooqi will be our vice-captain because of their consistent performances with the potential to push for more in this match.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Harper, Hales, Ross, Davies, Russell, Maddinson, Sams (C), Hosein, Sandhu, Doggett, Farooqi (VC)
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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