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The 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) commenced with a spectacular start as Brisbane Heat clinched a convincing 103-run victory over the Melbourne Stars in the tournament’s opening match. The spotlight now shifts to the upcoming clash between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades that promises another thrilling encounter filled with excitement.
Scheduled to unfold at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, this battle features two teams boasting cricket powerhouses. The Sydney Sixers have talents such as James Vince, Josh Philippe, Steve Smith, Moises Henriques, Tom Curran,and Sean Abbott in their star-studded line-up.
On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades also feature star performers like Aaron Finch, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Wells, Nic Maddinson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman,and others.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 2:
- Date and time: December 8, 2023, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney.
The Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a balanced and fair playing field that caters to both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first tend to have an advantage over those batting second at this venue. This trend is evident in the average second innings score, which stands at mere 130.
In the 21 matches held in SCG, the team batting first has won 12 times. While it’s a ground where batters are likely to shine, spinners also play a significant role as the game unfolds.
SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Steve Smith, James Vince, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh
- All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Nic Maddinson, Tom Curran, Hayden Kerr
- Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Quinton de Kock (c), Nic Maddinson (vc)
Choice 2: Moises Henriques (c), Steve Smith (vc)
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SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben Dwarshuis, Joe Clarke, Joe Clarke, Mujeeb ur Rahman
SIX vs REN Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 08, 08:15 am GMT):
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Squads
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Jack Edwards, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Steve OKeefe
Melbourne Renegades: Aaron Finch, Joe Clarke (wk), Jonathan Wells, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Jordan Cox, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Fergus O Neill, Harry Dixon, Jake Fraser-McGurk
