BBL 2023-2024: Match 40, THU vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between THU vs REN? – CBTF Macha
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - BBL 2024
Get to Know Who will win THU vs REN, Big Bash League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTF MACHA Prediction, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades
DATE: Jan 17, 2024
TIME: 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
VENUE: Sydney Showground Stadium – Sydney, Australia
TOURNAMENT: Big Bash League (BBL)
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions
Spinners are poised to take centre stage at the Sydney Showground Stadium in a surprising turn, overshadowing the fast bowlers in the upcoming clash. The pitch, lacking substantial pace, favours the spinners, making it unlikely for the quicks to dominate. With a par score expected to hover around 155, the conditions seem challenging for the batters.
Unfortunately, neither team can expect respite from the weather, as thunderstorms loom throughout the match. Cloud cover and high humidity persist, setting the stage for a challenging encounter where bowlers, especially spinners, might dictate the proceedings.
THU vs REN Predicted Playing XI:
Sydney Thunder (THU):
Alex Hales, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes (WK), Chris Green (C), Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha.
Melbourne Renegades (REN):
Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland (C), Scott Edwards (WK), Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.
THU vs REN Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Jake Fraser-McGurk
In pursuit of 138 against Melbourne Stars, the Renegades faced an early setback with Aaron Finch departing for a three-ball duck. However, Jake Fraser-McGurk brought a positive demeanour, playing a pivotal role in stabilizing the innings with a blend of elegant strokes and resilience during the middle overs. His aggressive innings of 42 off 31 balls came to a close in the 11th over.
Probable Best Bowler: Akeal Hosein
In the recent encounter, the West Indies spinner, Akeal Hosein, featuring in only his second BBL appearance for Renegades, showcased impressive skills on a responsive pitch. Exploiting significant turn, he secured two wickets while conceding a mere 18 runs within his allotted four overs. Particularly noteworthy was his ability to trouble Marcus Stoinis with a combination of swift and deceptive deliveries, ultimately leading to the prized wicket of the all-rounder.
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