Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Match Details
Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Match 21 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Friday, 30 December 2022
Time: 12:30 (GMT+5) / 13:00 (GMT+5.5) / 13:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Preview
- When the Renegades played the Sixers, they were bowled out for just 115 runs.
- Sydney Sixers are currently in the fourth position in the standings, but a victory in this game might move them up to third.
- The last three games for the Sydney Sixers were victories.
At the GMHBA Stadium on Friday night, Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers square off in Game 21 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League. After winning their first three games, the Renegades have now suffered two straight defeats. The Sydney Sixers dropped their first two games before winning their subsequent three. At 18:30 local time in Geelong, the game begins.
The Melbourne Renegades surprised everyone in the tournament’s initial rounds, but they need to stop losing as soon as possible. In this game, it will be exceedingly difficult to defeat an in-form Sydney Sixers team.
Sydney Sixers’ recent form demonstrates that they are still among the strongest teams, and they were always anticipated to contend for the top spot in the BBL table this season. In the rematch on Wednesday, they were resounding winners.
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report
Geelong is predicted to see pleasant and warm weather.
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Match Toss Prediction
Only three of the eight domestic T20 games played here have ended in a victory for the team batting first. The toss-winning captain will probably choose to chase.
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report
The Simonds Stadium in Geelong has a bowler-friendly ground that is typically slower in pace. When the ball gets softer, seamers should experience some seam movement, and batters may find it difficult to score.
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Probable Playing XIs
At the SCG, three players—Martin Guptill, Shaun Marsh, and Peter Handscomb—made their first BBL outings of the season for the Melbourne Renegades. Jake Fraser-McGurk, David Moody, and Sam Harper all lost their positions on the side.
Recent form – L L W W W
Melbourne Renegades’ Probable XI
Nic Maddinson(c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill, Jonathan Wells, Shaun Marsh, Will Sutherland, Akeal Hosein, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sydney Sixers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Sydney Sixers’ bowlers may have issues, in which case Chris Jordan from England might return from injury more quickly. However, the club has had little trouble getting wickets, thus we believe the Sixers will keep their starting lineup for this game.
Recent form – W W W L L
Sydney Sixers’ Probable XI
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Melbourne Renegades | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Sydney Sixers | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers – Match 21, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Josh Philippe
Batters
- Aaron Finch (C)
- Kurtis Patterson
- Shaun Marsh
- Jordan Silk
All-Rounders
- Hayden Kerr (VC)
- Will Sutherland
Bowlers
- Kane Richardson
- Akeal Hosein
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Ben Dwarshuis
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sydney Sixers
Top batsman
- Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Top bowler
- Melbourne Renegades – Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Sydney Sixers – Ben Dwarshuis
Most sixes
- Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Player of the Match
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Team Scores Batting First
- Melbourne Renegades – 160+
- Sydney Sixers – 170+
Sydney Sixers is the favourite to win this match.
After Sydney Sixers were generally unchallenged at the SCG on Wednesday, it will be very intriguing to observe how both teams approach this game. The Renegades will play in front of their home crowd, so a slower, lower-scoring pitch might help level the playing field. Therefore, we predict that the Sydney Sixers will prevail in this match.