Match Details
The 18th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.
This match will start at 12:40 PM IST (5:10 PM local). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
The Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers will lock horns in the match 18 of the BBL 2020-21 on Tuesday. The Sixers defeated the Renegades in the previous meeting by 145 runs and are currently at the top of the points table with three wins and 12 points to their name. The Renegades, on the other hand, have won only a single match and are on a three-match losing streak at the moment.
MRE vs SYS Weather Report for Match 18
There is no chance of rain on Tuesday despite it being cloudy in Queensland. The temperature will hover around 26-28 Degrees Celsius during the match.
Pitch Report
Only one match has been played at the venue this season in which Sixers chased down 194 in the last over. Another flat pitch is expected to be on offer.
Average first innings score
193 (only match played at the venue in BBL 2020-21)
Record of the Chasing Teams
Won – 1; Lost – 0
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
MRE vs SYS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Renegades
Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans, Peter Hatzoglou.
Bench
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Lalor, Mackenzie Harvey, Brody Couch, Jon Holland, Mitchell Perry, Jack Prestwidge.
Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshius, Steve O’Keefe, Gurinder Sandhu.
Bench
Justin Avendano, Nicholas Bertus, Lloyd Pope, Thomas Rogers, Ben Manenti, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr.
MRE vs SYS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Josh Philippe has mustered 124 runs so far including 95 against the same opposition. Daniel Hughes has so far smashed 183 runs at an SR of 144.09. Ben Dwarshius has picked eight wickets so far in four matches. Rilee Rossouw has so far smacked 93 runs at an SR of 143.07.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Josh Philippe, Shaun Marsh, Daniel Hughes
Vice-Captain Options: Daniel Christian, Mohammad Nabi, Sam Harper
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MRE vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C)
Batsmen – Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Aaron Finch, Rilee Rossouw
All-Rounders – Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (VC)
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Peter Hatzoglou, Kane Richardson
12th Man – Beau Webster
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MRE vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Harper
Batsmen – Jack Edwards, James Vince, Shaun Marsh (C)
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi (VC), Jason Holder, Daniel Christian, Imad Wasim
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Steve O’Keefe, Kane Richardson
12th Man – Beau Webster
Expert Advice
Daniel Hughes played a brilliant knock in the previous innings. But don’t make him captain based on that. He might get out early or not get more balls to face.
Today’s MRE vs SYS Probable Winners
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
