BBL 2023-24 | SIX vs REN, Match 2 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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Sydney Sixers (SIX) & Melbourne Renegades (REN) will be against each other in the second match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney at 1:45 PM IST on 8th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game. 

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Pitch Report

The pitch at the SCG is generally a little slowish in nature and it's expected to be similar for this game as well. Battters who are good against spin will be important and all-rounders and bowlers will be a must in your fantasy teams. Average first innings score here is 134 runs. Teams batting first have won 52% of the matches played here. Teams may prer chasing but batting first will be a good choice as well. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Spinners from both teams will be crucial. 
  • The likes of Sean Abbott, Tom Curran & Hayden Kerr will be top C/VC picks, especially if the Sixers are batting first. 
  • Adam Zampa will be an excellent C/VC chocie, especially when the Renegades bat first. 
  • Focus more on bowlers and all-rounders in fantasy cricket. 


SIX vs REN, Match 2: Differential Picks

Steeve O'Keefe (SIX)

  • Steve O'Keefe is a proven performer in BBL and will be a top differential pick for this game. 
  • He bowls in the power play as well and the pitch is expected to suit him. 
  • Renegades' top order looks a bit vulnerable to his left-arm orthodox & O'keefe can pick up a few wickets in this game. 

Izharulhaq Naveen (SIX)

  • Izharulhaq Naveed did a good job in the last season and will be a key spinner for his team. 
  • He is a wicket-taker in the middle phase and will be an excellent differential pick. 
  • Pick him if the Sixers bat first. 

Tom Stewart Rogers (REN)

  • Tom Rogers will bowl with the new ball, one over in the power surge & then in the death overs. 
  • He had an exceptional outing in the last season and will look to repeat that this time. 
  • Tom Rogers will be a good C/VC choice in Mini GLs/GLs if the Renegades are bowling first. 

Joe Clarke (REN)

  • Joe Clarke is an aggressive opener who likes to attack from ball one. 
  • Clarke can exploit the field restrictions and will be an excellent differential pick in fantasy cricket. 
  • He can score big on his day. 

Jordan Silk (SIX)

  • Jordan Silk has been a key player for the Sixers in the BBL.
  • He bats in the lower middle order and is the finisher of the team.
  • Silk will be a top differential pick, esepcially when the Sixers are batting second. 


SIX vs REN, Match 2: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sydney Sixers Bat First

  • Kane Richardson & Tom Rogers will be a good C/VC options. 
  • Jordan Silk becomes a good pick alongside Daniel Hughes (If he plays)
  • Steve O'Keefe & Izharulhaq Naveed will be excellent picks. 

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • Sean Abbott & Tom Curran will be the best C/VC choices.
  • Joe Clarke and Jordan Cox will be top picks. 
  • You can take the risk of dropping Josh Philippe