James Vince and Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @PlayMaza, @bharat_shining/x.com]
The Sydney Sixers will face the Melbourne Renegades in the second match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL 14). This match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia on December 16 at 1:45 PM IST.
The Sydney Sixers are the second most successful team in the history of the tournament. They have so far won the title three times and will be aiming for their fourth. On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades will have won the title once and will looking lay their hands on the coveted trophy for the second time in the tournament. As both teams aim for the ultimate glory, they will try and look to start off on a winning note and as a result this promises to be an intense clash.
SIX vs REN Head-to-Head Records
Categories | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Renegades |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 19 | 19 |
Matches Won | 13 | 5 |
Matches Lost | 5 | 13 |
No Result | 1 | 1 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
How Will The Sydney Cricket Ground's Pitch Behave?
The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground is generally a good one for batting. The spinners do come into the game after the ball gets a bit old and soft, but the batters mostly dominate the proceedings here. We can expect a high scoring clash in this game.
Players To Watch Out For In SIX vs REN
Sydney Sixers
James Vince
The English opener is a master of the art when it comes to opening the innings T20 cricket. James Vince can seize the momentum of a game pretty early with his aggressive batting in a match and that makes him a crucial cog in the Sixers's wheel for this match.
Moises Henriques
The skipper of the Sydney Sixers is one of their biggest match-winners. With his experience and unique skill set, Moises Henriques is some one who can change the course of a match in both the innings of a match.
Sean Abbott
This Australia pacer bowls the important overs for his team and is one of their best bets to pick up wickets under pressure. Besides his bowling skills, Sean Abbott can also be a very handy batter lower down the order. He can tale the attack to the opposition and change the complexion of a match from any stage.
Melbourne Renegades
Jake Fraser-McGurk
The young Australian batter has made a name for himself at the highest level of the game with his exploits in the BBL. Jake Fraser-McGurk enjoys batting in the Big Bash League and with his ability to hit from the beginning of the innings can be a real game-changer in this match.
Will Sutherland
The skipper of the Renegades can be a very impactful presence in the middle for the team. Will Sutherland can effect the game for his team with both the bat and the ball.
Adam Zampa
The Australian wrist spinner is a master of the craft when it comes to bowling in the T20s. Adam Zampa has the ability to pick up wickets in the middle phase and also keep things economical. He can be a game-changer for the Renegades in this game.
Today's Match Prediction: SIX vs REN
Predicted Top Performers
Suydney Sixers – James Vince, Mosies Henriques, Sean Abbott
Melbourne Renegades – Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa
SIX vs REN: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 170-190
Predicted second innings score: 175-195
Predicted Result: The toss will not be a massive factor here, however the team batting second might have an advantage in this match.