The 40th Match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 is all set to play between Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder on 8th January at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, 12:35 PM IST. Here is Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder Match Prediction.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI:

Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI:

Sam Harper(w), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson(c), Mackenzie Harvey, James Seymour, Will Sutherland, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan

Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:

Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes, Ben Cutting, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings(w), Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Chris Green(c), Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Saqib Mahmood

INJURY UPDATES:

(No Injuries)

Note: Get the updates here if any, well before the play begins.

PREVIEW – MR vs THU

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Currently, Melbourne Renegades are standing at the 5th position of the BBL points table with 17 points and an NRR of -0.951.
  • They are currently in good form with the likes of their star players – This rejuvenated side will be eager to continue their good form in their upcoming game.
  • Key players for the Renegades camp are Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, and Mohammad Nabi.

Sydney Thunder:

  • Sydney Thunders are in 3rd place with 23 points with an NRR of +0.653.
  • They are at the safest place of the BBL points table and they will look to continue with their golden form and reach the 2nd spot.
  • Jason Sangha, Alex Hales, and Mohammad Hasnain are the key players for the side.

WEATHER AND PITCH REPORT:

The weather for the matchday is predicted to be between 18-22 and overcast conditions are expected.

The pitch at the match venue is an ideal batting track – We can witness runs flowing from all parts of the ground and equally pace bowlers can enjoy bowling on this track.

HEAD-TO-HEAD Battle: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder

  • Total Matches Played: 13
  • Melbourne Renegades Won: 9
  • Sydney Thunder Won: 4
  • No Result: 0
  • Tie: 0

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, MATCH PREDICTION – WHO WILL WIN THIS GAME?

Looking at the current form of both sides – Thunder’s are a bit better than the Renegade’s side. Sydney Thunders will be favorites for this game.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that our Match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not guarantee positive results**