THU vs REN, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Prediction for Match 16 [Source: @RenegadesBBL, @ThunderBBL/x.com]
Sydney Thunder (THU) will be taking on the Melbourne Renegades (REN) in the 16th match of the Big Bash League 2024. This match will be played at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney, Australia on December 30 at 1:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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THU vs REN Preview
Both Sydney Thunder and the Melbourne Renegades have played three matches in the tournament. Co incidentally, both teams have won two and lost one of their first three matches. However, the Renegades are currently at the second spot in the points table, while the Thunder are in the fourth spot. Despite having same points, the Renegades are ahead in the points table owing to a better net run rate.
THU vs REN Head-to-Head Record
Categories
Syndey Thunder
Melbourne Renegades
Matches Played
18
18
Matches Won
7
10
Matches Lost
10
7
Tied
0
0
No Result
1
1
THU vs REN, BBL 2024-25 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors
Expected Conditions
Weather
Partly cloudy and breezy
Pitch
Balanced Surface
Weather - The weather during the game is expected to be partly cloudy and breezy. The conditions will might help the seamers to get a movement with the new ball. As predicted by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 22°C and there is about 2% chance of rain.
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Pitch Report - The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium has been a balanced one in this tournament. While the batters have enjoyed the pace and bounce of the wicket, the bowlers have also got a bit of help with the new ball. As the match progress and the ball becomes soft, spinners who can use their variations can come in the game big time.
Sydney Showground Stadium- Record of Chasing Teams
So far two matches have been played at the Syndey Showground Stadium in BBL 2024-25. Both these matches have been won by the team chasing and one can say that batting has looked relatively easier on the track during the second innings. So, keeping the trend in mind, the captain winning the toss might look to field first during the match.
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THU vs REN Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players
Fantasy Points
Tournament Stats
Will Sutherland
276
51 Runs and 6 Wickets in 3 Matches
Tom Rogers
230
7 Wickets in 3 Matches
Tim Seifert
217
120 Runs in 3 Matches
Lockie Ferguson
212
6 Wickets in 3 Matches
Sam Billings
205
116 Runs in 3 Matches
Hot Picks for THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
THU vs REN Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
THU vs REN, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Sam Billings Batters: David Warner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, O Davies, Jaob Bethell All-rounders: Chris Green, Will Sutherland, Daniel Sams, Fergus O'Neill Bowlers: Lockie Fergsuon
Captain: Lockie Ferguson Vice-captain: Sam Billings
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THU vs REN Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
THU vs REN, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings Batters: David Warner, Jason Sangha, Sherfane Rutherford, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown All-rounders: Will Sutherland, Daniel Sams Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Tom Rogers
Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk Vice-captain: David Warner
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THU vs REN Expert Advice
Looking at the conditions and the form of the players a 2-4-4-1 or a 1-6-2-2 combination could be ideal for the game.