Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 2nd T20 BBL Prediction, Dream11 Team, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

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The Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades prediction for the 2nd T20 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 promises an exciting clash. The match will be played on Monday, 16th December 2024, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. With Sydney Sixers boasting a strong top-order lineup and Melbourne Renegades relying on their bowling, the stage is set for an intriguing encounter.

Match Details

Match	Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 2nd Match, BBL 2024-25
Date	Monday, December 16, 2024
Time	1:45 PM IST
Venue	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Broadcast	Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar

Team Previews

Sydney Sixers Preview

Sydney Sixers are perennial favorites in the BBL, known for their consistent performances and a well-balanced squad. With a formidable top three consisting of James Vince, Daniel Hughes, and Josh Philippe, they are expected to dominate the powerplay.

Key Batters: Alongside the top three, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk provide stability in the middle order.
All-Rounders: Hayden Kerr adds depth with both bat and ball.
Bowlers: The pace and accuracy of Jackson Bird and Ben Dwarshuis, coupled with the spin of Todd Murphy, make their bowling attack formidable.

Strengths:

Explosive top-order batting.
Depth in the bowling unit.

Weaknesses:

Relatively inexperienced lower order.

Melbourne Renegades Preview

Melbourne Renegades will aim to improve on their past performances in the BBL. Their batting hinges on the form of Jake Fraser-McGurk and the experienced Laurie Evans.

Key Batters: The top order includes Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Tim Seifert, who need to step up.
All-Rounders: Mackenzie Harvey and Jonathan Wells add balance to the lineup.
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, one of the world’s premier spinners, and Tom Rogers form a lethal combination.

Strengths:

A strong spin and pace attack.
Match-winning individual talents.

Weaknesses:

Inconsistent batting lineup.

Squads

Sydney Sixers Squad:

Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Joel Davies, Jafer Chohan, Lachlan Shaw

Melbourne Renegades Squad:

Tim Seifert (wk), Will Sutherland (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvey, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Hassan Khan, Fergus O Neill, Callum Stow

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers Predicted XI:

James Vince
Daniel Hughes
Josh Philippe (wk)
Moises Henriques (c)
Kurtis Patterson
Jordan Silk
Hayden Kerr
Ben Manenti
Todd Murphy
Ben Dwarshuis
Jackson Bird

Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI:

Josh Brown
Laurie Evans
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Tim Seifert (wk)
Jonathan Wells
Mackenzie Harvey
Harry Dixon
Tom Rogers
Kane Richardson
Hassan Khan
Adam Zampa

Dream11 Prediction for Today Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 2nd T20 BBL

Category	Players
Wicketkeeper	Josh Philippe (SYS), Tim Seifert (MLR)
Batters	James Vince (SYS), Laurie Evans (MLR), Jake Fraser-McGurk (MLR)
All-rounders	Moises Henriques (SYS), Hayden Kerr (SYS)
Bowlers	Jackson Bird (SYS), Adam Zampa (MLR), Tom Rogers (MLR), Ben Dwarshuis (SYS)

Fantasy XI Analysis:

Captain: Josh Philippe – Proven match-winner with the bat.
Vice-Captain: Adam Zampa – Can pick crucial wickets in the middle overs.
Key Picks: James Vince and Laurie Evans for their ability to anchor innings.

Players to Avoid:

Harry Dixon (MLR): Lacks consistency in BBL performances.
Joel Davies (SYS): Unlikely to feature in the playing XI.

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Pitch Report

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) traditionally favors batters, especially in T20 cricket. Spinners might get some assistance as the pitch wears down.

Par Score: 160-170 runs.
Key Factors: Teams chasing have historically had more success here.

Sydney Cricket Ground Stats

City	Sydney
Country	Australia
Matches Played	19
Matches Won Batting First	11 (57.89%)
Matches Won Batting Second	7 (36.84%)
Average Runs per Wicket	24.30
Average Runs per Over	8.13
Average Score Batting First	166

Location: The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), located in Sydney, Australia, is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world. Known for its rich history and electrifying matches, the SCG has hosted numerous memorable T20 games since the format’s inception.

Historical Overview

First T20 Match: 9th January 2007
Last T20 Match: 16th November 2024
Total Matches Played: 19

Match Statistics

Matches Won by Home Side: 8 (42.11%)
Matches Won by Touring Side: 4 (21.05%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side: 6 (31.58%)
Matches Won Batting First: 11 (57.89%)
Matches Won Batting Second: 7 (36.84%)
Matches Won Winning Toss: 9 (47.37%)
Matches Won Losing Toss: 9 (47.37%)
Matches Tied: 0 (0.00%)
Matches with No Result: 1 (5.26%)

Memorable Performances

Highest Team Innings: 221/5 by Australia against England on 9th January 2007.
Lowest Team Innings: 101 by Bangladesh against South Africa on 27th October 2022.
Highest Run Chase Achieved: 200/3 by India against Australia on 31st January 2016.

Pitch and Scoring Insights

The SCG is renowned for its balanced pitch, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. While batters enjoy the true bounce of the surface, spinners often find grip and turn, making it an exciting venue for T20 cricket.

Average Runs per Wicket: 24.30
Average Runs per Over: 8.13
Average Score Batting First: 166

Teams batting first have had better success, with 11 wins (57.89%), compared to teams chasing, who have won 7 matches (36.84%).

Weather Report

Conditions: Clear skies with no rain expected.
Temperature: 25°C – 30°C.
Humidity: Moderate, aiding swing bowling early on.

Head-to-Head Stats

Total Matches Played	Sydney Sixers Won	Melbourne Renegades Won	No Result
19	13	5	1

Sydney Sixers dominate the head-to-head battle, winning 13 out of 19 matches.

Sydney Sixers T20 History

The Sydney Sixers are one of the most successful teams in BBL history, having won multiple titles. They are known for their consistency and boast a winning percentage of over 60%.

Total Match Played = 162
Won = 97
Loss = 60
No Result = 5
Tie = 0

Melbourne Renegades T20 History

The Melbourne Renegades have had a mixed BBL history, with a title win in 2018-19 being their standout achievement. However, their overall record shows inconsistency in performances.

Total Match Played = 142
Won = 57
Loss = 82
No Result = 3
Tie =

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Last 15 BBL Matches

SIXER – W W W W C W W W W L L W L W W W
RENEGADES – L L L L C L L L L W W L W L L L

W = WIN L= LOSS & C = CANCEL

Favorite Team: Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers are favorites due to their consistent track record, balanced squad, and strong head-to-head advantage over Melbourne Renegades.

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Score Prediction:

If Sydney Sixers Bat First: 167+
If Melbourne Renegades Bat First: 136+

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Winning Chances?

Sydney Sixers winning chances are 61% in this match
Melbourne Renegades winning chances are 39% in this match

SYS vs MLS Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Sydney Sixers

Match Prediction

Winner: Sydney Sixers

The Sixers’ superior squad depth and home advantage make them the likely winners of this encounter.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

FAQs

Q1. Where will the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades match be played?
A: The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.

Q2. What time does the match start?
A: The match starts at 1:45 PM IST on December 16, 2024.

Q3. Who are the key players for Sydney Sixers?
A: Josh Philippe, James Vince, and Jackson Bird are key players for Sydney Sixers.

Q4. Who are the key players for Melbourne Renegades?
A: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Adam Zampa, and Tom Rogers are key players for Melbourne Renegades.

Q5. What is the pitch like at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
A: The pitch favors batters but offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses.

Q6. Who is likely to win today’s match?
A: Sydney Sixers are the favorites to win, with a 61% chance of victory.

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