THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Updates for T20 40th Match, Sydney

The 13th Big Bash League (BBL) has been at the business end of the tournament. All four teams have made their qualification for the knockout stages of the tournament. In the 40th match of the tournament which is also a dead rubber one, Sydney Thunder (THU) will be meeting Melbourne (Renegades). Both teams are at the bottom half of the points table. 

In the last five games the Thunders have lost four and one was a no-result for the side. They are last in the points table, as they have lost 7 games out of 9. They would love to win the match and get back on winning momentum. On the other hand Renegades, after losing two back-to-back games have made a comeback winning their last game. The fans would witness another breathtaking encounter on Wednesday. 

THU vs REN: match details

Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 40th Match BBL 2023/24 

Date: 17th January 2024 

Time: 1:45 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Live Coverage Details: Disney+Hotstar and Star Sports India

THU vs REN: Pitch Report

The Sydney Showground Stadium features a balanced pitch that provides a balanced platform for both batters and bowlers. The winning percentages for teams batting first and second are nearly similar. Spinners are expected to play a pivotal role in the second innings of the match. The new ball tends to favour seam bowlers due to favourable conditions. Captains winning the toss might go to set a target for the opposition. 

THU vs REN: Probable Playing XI 

Sydney Thunder 

David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Calhore Kadmore, Ollie Davies, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Toby Gray

Melbourne Renegades 

Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Jonathan Well, Will Sutherland (C), Scott Edwards (WK), Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Fergus O'Neill, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle

THU vs REN: Full Squads

Sydney Thunder 

Jason Sangha (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan.

Hobart Hurricanes 

Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Gurthie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett

THU VS REN: Dream11 

Grand League 

Wicket-keepers: Cameron Bancroft

Batters: David Warner, Tom Kohler Cadmore. Jake Fraser-McGurk (vice-captain)  

All-rounders: Nic Maddison, Chris Green, Will Sutherland (captain), Daniel Sams

Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Zampa 

HEAD-TO-HEAD 

Wicket-keepers: Cameron Bancroft

Batters: David Warner, Alex Hales, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Jake Fraser-McGurk

All-rounders: Chris Green (captain), Will Sutherland, Daniel Sams (vice-captain)  

Bowlers:  Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Akeal Hosein