The BBL (Big Bash League) 2024-25 continues with Sydney Sixers taking on Melbourne Renegades. Both sides will lock horns in the 2nd game of the tournament at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, December 16. The clash will be the first of the season for both sides, and they will hope for a good start to their campaign.
It is worth noting that Melbourne Renegades had a forgettable season last year; the side failed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament as they finished in seventh place. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers finished in second place and had a brilliant season and will look to keep up the momentum.
SIX vs REN Match Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 2 |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Date & Time | Monday, December 16, 1:45 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground is one that is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring encounter could be quite the possibility on such a pitch, and opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
SIX vs REN Head-To-Head Records
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Won by Sydney Sixers | 13 |
| Won by Melbourne Renegades | 05 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | 2 Jan 2012 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 8 Dec 2023 |
Probable Predicted XIs for SIX vs REN
Sydney Sixers (SIX):
James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird
Melbourne Renegades (REN):
Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvery, Harry Dixon, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Hassan Khan, Adam Zampa
Probable Top Performers from SIX vs REN
Probable Best Batter: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Renegades’ star Jake Fraser-McGurk could be the best batter in the upcoming clash against Sydney Sixers. Fraser-McGurk has amassed 257 runs in his last nine games, and a lot will depend on Fraser-McGurk’s performance in the second game of the tournament.
Probable Best Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis
Sydney Sixers’ Ben Dwarshuis could be the best bowler in game 2 of the BBL 2024-25 against Melbourne Renegades. With 14 wickets in his last 10 matches, Dwarshuis could be a star performer for Sixers in the upcoming clash.
Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Batting and Bowling Stats
Today’s Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers to win the match
Scenario 1
Sydney Sixers win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 55-65
SIX: 170-180
Sydney Sixers to win the match
Scenario 2
Melbourne Renegades win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 35-45
REN: 140-150
Sydney Sixers to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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