THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 16
The 16th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Sydney Thunder (THU) squaring off against Melbourne Renegades (REN) at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney on Monday, December 30. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Melbourne Renegades have won two of their last three matches. They won their last match against Perth Scorchers by two wickets. Sydney Thunder, too, have won two of their last three matches. They won their last match of the tournament against Melbourne Stars by 18 runs.
These two teams have played a total of 18 head-to-head matches. Sydney Thunder have won seven matches while Melbourne Renegades were victorious in 10 matches.
THU vs REN Match Details
The 16th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on December 30 at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The game is set to take place at 1:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
THU vs REN, 16th Match
Date and Time: December 30, 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and smash a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling in death overs. The last T20 match played at this venue was between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers, where a total of 327 runs were scored at a loss of 10 wickets.
THU vs REN Form Guide
THU - W L W
REN - W W L
THU vs REN Probable Playing XI
THU Playing XI
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David Warner, Ollie Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Cameron Bancroft, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Konstas
REN Playing XI
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Jake Fraser McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O'Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
THU vs REN Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Tim Seifert
Tim Seifert is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 120 runs in the last three matches. Sam Billings is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
David Warner
Jake Fraser McGurk and David Warner are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. David Warner is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. Jason Sangha is another good player for today's match. He smashed 33 runs and took one wicket in the last match.
All-rounders
Will Sutherland
Daniel Sams and Will Sutherland are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Will Sutherland is expected to bat in the middle order and bowl his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 51 runs and taken six wickets in the last three matches. Chris Green and Fergus O'Neill are other good all-rounders for today's match.
Bowlers
Lockie Ferguson
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Tom Steward Rogers and Lockie Ferguson. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Lockie Ferguson has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken six wickets in the last three matches. West Agar is another good bowler for today's match.
THU vs REN match captain and vice-captain choices
Will Sutherland
Will Sutherland is the most crucial pick from Melbourne Renegades as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 51 runs and taken six wickets in the last three matches.
Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is one of the most crucial picks from the Sydney Thunder squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will complete his quota of overs and is in top-notch form. He has taken six wickets in the last three matches.
5 Must-Picks for THU vs REN, 16th Match
Chris Green
Will Sutherland
David Warner
Lockie Ferguson
Daniel Sams
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: T Seifert, S Billings, C Bancroft
Batters: J Fraser McGurk, D Warner
All-rounders: C Green, D Sams, W Sutherland, F O'Neill
Bowlers: L Ferguson, T Steward Rogers
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: T Seifert, S Billings
Batters: J Sangha, D Warner
All-rounders: C Green, D Sams, W Sutherland, F O'Neill
Bowlers: L Ferguson, T Steward Rogers, W Agar