Match Details:
The 6th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
Defending champions Sydney Sixers are taking on the Melbourne Renegades in the sixth fixture of the BBL 10. The Sixers are coming off a defeat against the Hobart Hurricanes in the opening game of the season. They generally failed to restrict the Hurricanes after a strong start and further failed to chase down the total. James Vince showed some form with the bat which is a very good sign for them. Josh Philippe will be under immense pressure as they will be without their captain Moises Henriques up the order.
Ben Dwarshuis will be leading the attack once again in the absence of their big pace attack. However, they need to decide the batting order according to the situation as they possess two huge big hitters like Dan Christian and Carlos Brathwaite who can turn the game from anywhere.
On the other side, Melbourne Renegades registered a big win against the Scorchers on Saturday. Their bowling has been top-notch and successfully restricted the opposition within 130 only. However, their Batting order depends a lot on the top three which makes Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh play a bit under pressure. Otherwise, they possess a good balance in their squad and look right up there for the second win in a row in Hobart.
SIX vs REN Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 6:
The weather will continue to be cloudy during the evening match of the day with no chances of precipitation and temperature dropping down to 20 Degree Celsius during the match time.
Pitch Report:
The chasing team won the last game with more than three overs to spare shows that the wicket wasn’t that bad to bat on. Chasing hasn’t been easy on this ground and two equal teams coming up against will put up another great show. Batting first should be the priority for the team winning the toss.
Average 1st Innings Score:
173 (Considering the last 5 BBL matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Moises Henriques suffered a low-grade left hamstring strain. He is unavailable at the moment.
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SIX vs REN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Stephen O’Keefe, Gurinder Sandhu, Ben Manenti.
Bench: Nick Bertus, Justin Avendano, Lloyd Pope, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Tom Rogers.
Melbourne Renegades: Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Beau Webster, Benny Howell, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Peter Hatzoglou.
Bench: Jon Holland, Mackenzie Harvey
SIX vs REN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Shaun Marsh scored a brilliant half-century while chasing a low total in the first game. He scored 62 off 47 and will open the innings in this game as well.
Aaron Finch is the leading run-scorer in this fixture with 328 runs at an average of 41.
Ben Dwarshuis took 3 wickets in the first game and he is also the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in this fixture.
Josh Lalor and Kane Richardson took three wickets each in the first game.
James Vince scored a brilliant half-century in the first match. He scored a 41 ball 67 with 8 4s and two 6s.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shaun Marsh, James Vince, Aaron Finch
Vice-Captain Options – Kane Richardson, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Sam Harper
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh (C), Aaron Finch, James Vince, Jack Edwards
All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian
Bowlers – Kane Richardson (VC), Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Lalor
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIX vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe
Batsmen – James Vince (C), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Jack Edwards, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite Dan Christian
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis (VC), Kane Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou
Expert Advice:
Sydney Sixers won the last two games against the Renegades and will be looking to get it three in a row to kick-off the season.
Today’s SIX vs REN Probable Winners:
Melbourne Renegades is expected to win this match.
