Preview:
Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder will lock horns in Match 40 of the Australian Bash T20 2021-22. Melbourne Renegades are currently in ascendancy, as they will come into this match on the back of two consecutive victories.
Like them, their next opponents Sydney Thunder are also in a terrific run of form. They have won all of their last matches and will now be eyeing their fifth straight win, which can help the men in green climb up the points table.
Match Details:
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, Match 40
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Date & Time: January 8th at 12:35 PM IST and 6:05 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The track here at the Docklands Stadium will be slightly inclined in the batters’ favour, as anything under 165 should be chased down easily.
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Probable Playing XIs for MRE vs STH:
Melbourne Renegades
Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, James Seymour, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan
Sydney Thunder
Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain
Top Picks for MRE vs STH 11Wickets Match:
Shaun Marsh’s inclusion has been a major boost for the Melbourne Renegades. He has scored 70+ runs in only two innings.
Jason Sangha has been in terrific touch with the bat for the Thunder. He has scored nearly 275 runs in his six innings.
Nic Maddinson has the ability to contribute with both bat and ball. The Renegades all-rounder has scored 10+ runs and has picked up 5 wickets.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MRE vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Gilkes, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c), Nic Maddinson (vc), Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Zahir Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MRE vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Sam Harper, Matthew Gilkes, Shaun Marsh (c), Alex Hales (vc), Jason Sangha, Ben Cutting, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Nathan McAndrew, Zahir Khan
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Jason Sangha, Shaun Marsh
Vice-Captain Options: Nic Massindon, Alex Hales
