In the 40th match of the season, Sydney Thunder takes on Melbourne Renegades at Sydney Showground Stadium on January 17. The match kicks off at 08:15 AM GMT/07:15 PM LOCAL.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Match Preview
In the upcoming Big Bash League clash between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder, both teams find themselves out of contention for the playoffs. With the Renegades having won two out of nine matches and the Thunder securing just one victory in their nine outings, both sides are playing for pride.
Despite being eliminated, the match provides an opportunity for players to showcase their skills and salvage some pride in the tournament. The focus will be on individual performances as the teams look to finish the season on a positive note.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Weather Report
During the match at Sydney Showground Stadium, the weather is expected to be around 23°C with a RealFeel® of 20°C. The evening may witness a thunderstorm or two, but otherwise, it is anticipated to turn out clear and humid. The wind is from the NNW at 17 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h. There is a high probability of precipitation, with 90%, and a significant likelihood of thunderstorms at 54%. The expected precipitation is 14.9 mm, occurring over 2 hours.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney typically offers a balanced wicket that caters to both batsmen and bowlers. Batsmen can expect good bounce and carry on this surface, allowing for stroke play and run-scoring opportunities.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI
Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Tanveer Sangha, Liam Hatcher, Toby Gray
Melbourne Renegades: Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland (c), Scott Edwards (wk), Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Dream11 Team for Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades
David Warner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Bancroft, Will Sutherland (C), Oliver Davies, Scott Edwards (WK), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Tom Rogers
Where to Watch Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |
