BBL 2023-24 | THU vs REN, Match 40 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lrgndisfAdam Zampa will be a good pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on the Melbourne Renegades (REN) in the 40th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023. The venue for this game will be the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The match will be played on 17th January 2023 at 1:45 PM IST. There are many quality players in this game and this guide will help you in selecting a top fantasy team for this match.

Sydney Thunder are at the bottom of the points table with only one win in nine games. Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, are in the ninth position with two wins in nine games. Both teams are ruled of the Finals race after a disappointing campaign this season. Both teams will look to win this game and their season with a win. 

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Pitch Report

The pitch here at the Sydney Showground Stadium was on the slower side with low bounce and ball spinning & gripping quite a lot. Run scoring was very difficult, especially in the second innings. Bowlers who use cutters and spinners will be the must picks on this track. Top order batter will have the best batting conditions when the ball is hard and new. Expect scores in the range of 140-160 & anything above that will be a great total. Teams may prefer batting first. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Top order batters, death bowlers & spinners will be the must picks in your fantasy teams. 
  • Middle order batters from the second innings will have a tough time if the pitch is like the last game. 
  • Spinners from second innings and death bowlers from first innings will be top C/VC options. 


THU vs REN, Match 40: Differential Picks

Adam Zampa (REN)

  • Adam Zampa hasn't been at his best this season but he's a quality bowler and with the pitch assisting him and Thunder's middle order being in very poor form, Zampa becomes a top pick for this game. 
  • He will be a good C/VC option if Renegades bat first. 

Fergus ONeill (REN)

  • Fergus ONiell picked up 1 wicket in the last game.
  • He will bowl in the power play and will be a key bowler for the Renegades.
  • ONeill will be a top differential pick, especially while bowling first. 

Akeal Hosein (REN)

  • Akeal Hosein is a genuine wicket-taker and will be a must pick for this game. 
  • He picked up 2 wickets in the last game. 
  • Hosein will be an excellent Captain choice if Renegades bat first. 

Oliver Davies (THU)

  • Oliver Davies is expected to bat at number 4 in this game and he'll be a top differential pick. 
  • Davies is a good player of spin bowling and he also bowled a couple of overs in the last game. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Alex Ross
  • Jonathan Wells (Bat first)
  • Nic Maddinson (if plays)


THU vs REN, Match 40: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sydney Thunder Bats First

  • Kane Richardson will be a good C/VC option.
  • Oliver Davies will be a good differential pick. 
  • Dropping Jake Fraser McGurk can be worth the risk.
  • Try Tanveer Sangha as C/VC in big leagues. 

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • Akeal Hosein and Adam Zampa will be good C/VC options.
  • Jonathan Wells & Alex Ross will be a top differential picks. 
  • Top order batters will be good C/VC options for big leagues. Try Alex Hales, David Warner and Shaun Marsh as C/VC in big leagues.