Match Details:
The 14th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:40 PM IST (06:10 PM Local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The 14th match of the ongoing BBL season will see the Sydney Thunder take on the Melbourne Renegades. The Thunder have gained momentum now with back to back wins after starting the season with a loss at the hands of Stars. The Renegades, on the other hand, have lost two matches after opening their account in their season opener. Both the teams will be keen on churning out crucial points on offer from this match.
STH vs MRE Weather Report for Match 14:
The weather is not fair for this match with 540% chances of rain with thunderstorms. The temperature will stay around 22 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a balanced with batsmen enjoying the advantage while the bowlers will also get some help from the surface.
Average 1st Innings Score:
156 (Last 4 BBL matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Skipper Aaron Finch is expected to be back for Melbourne Renegades, while Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim is also likely to feature.
THU vs REN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Alex Ross, Baxter Holt (WK), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Jonathan Cook, Nathan McAndrew
Bench:
Ollie Davies, Brendan Dogget, Matt Gilkes, Tanveer Sangha, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Chris Tremain
Melbourne Renegades:
Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Nabi, Aaron Finch (C), Imad Wasim, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Beau Webster, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Peter Hatzoglou.
Bench:
Jon Holland, Brody Couch, Jack Prestwidge, Noor Ahmad.
STH vs MRE Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Callum Ferguson has been on a good run with the bat scoring 115 runs at an average of nearly 60. Shaun Marsh has scored 76 runs so far which also includes a half-century. Daniel Sams has mustered 65 runs so far while also picking five wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Sams, Callum Ferguson
Vice-Captain Options – Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper –Sam Harper
Batsmen – Alex Ross, Callum Ferguson, Shaun Marsh (VC), Aaron Finch
All-rounders – Daniel Sams (C), Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers – Chris Green, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor
12th Man – Imad Wasim
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper –Sam Harper
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Shaun Marsh, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders – Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers – Jonathan Cook, Kane Richardson (VC), Nathan McAndrew
12th Man – Imad Wasim
Expert Advice:
Jonathan Cook picked up three wickets in three games and he can turn out to be a decent pick in your GL team.
Today’s STH vs MRE Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.
