SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction: 2nd Match of Big Bash League, 2023-24 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Dream11 Team

Sydney Sixers will take on Melbourne Renegades in the second game of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 2 of Big Bash League, 2023-24
08th December, 01:45 PM IST
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

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SIX vs REN Preview

Sydney Sixers will kick off their BBL season in front of a home crowd, with a lot on the line. They have put together a solid team with a good mix of youth and experience. The Sixers, led by Moises Henriques, have a top-heavy batting lineup with an explosive middle order they can count on. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Renegades will be looking for a winning start to the season, with Adam Zampa adding some much-needed firepower to their bowling unit.

Form Guide

SIX: L-L-W-W-W
REN: L-W-L-L-W

Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch is expected to be good for batting, with the average first-innings score in T20s being 160. Pacers will be crucial in the initial overs, while spinners should have enough support.

Last T20I result at the venue (Nov 9, 2022)

NZ – 152/4 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

PAK – 153/3 (19.1 Over) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

Pakistan won by 7 wickets.

SIX Playing 11

1. Josh Philippe (wk)
2. Kurtis Patterson
3. Steve Smith
4. Daniel Hughes
5. Moises Henriques (c)
6. Jordan Silk
7. Tom Curran
8. Ben Dwarshuis
9. Sean Abbott
10. Steve O’Keefe
11. Izharulhaq Naveed

Sydney Sixers Team News

Ryan Hadley has been named as a local replacement for Hayden Kerr and will be available for selection.
New signings Joel Davies and Mitch Perry are included in the squad for this game.
Todd Murphy will not be available for this game, so do not select him.

SIX Key Players

Steve Smith vs REN in BBL

Last 5 Scores in BBL	Runs against REN	Batting average vs REN	Batting Stats at SCG	Captain choice
18, 66, 125, 101, 36	116 runs in 3 matches	38.6	509 Runs in 13 Matches	✅

Moises Henriques vs REN in BBL

Last 5 Scores in BBL	Runs against REN	Bowling Stats vs REN	Total Runs in BBL	Captain choice
4, 58, 23 45, 4	329 runs in 15 matches	4 wickets in 15 matches	2618 Runs in 18 Matches	✅

REN Playing 11

1. Nic Maddinson (c)
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Mackenzie Harvey
4. Aaron Finch
5. Jordan Cox (wk)
6. Jon Wells
7. Will Sutherland
8. Tom Rogers
9. Kane Richardson
10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
11. Adam Zampa

Melbourne Renegades Team News

Nathan Lyon will be unavailable for selection as he prepares for a crucial Test summer with the Australian national team.
Quinton De Kock is not available for selection, don’t pick him.
New Signage Fergus O’Neill and Harry Dixon will be available for selection.

REN Key Players

Aaron Finch vs SIX in BBL

Last 5 Scores in BBL	Runs against SIX	Batting average vs REN	Batting Stats at SCG	Captain choice
10, 63, 76, 22, 13	435 runs in 14 matches	33.40	222 Runs in 4 Matches	✅

Mackenzie Harvey vs SIX in BBL

Last 5 Scores in BBL	Runs against SIX	Batting average vs REN	Batting Stats in BBL	Vice- Captain Choice
DNB, 32, 16, 3, 8	47 runs in 6 matches	11.7	639 Runs in 38 Matches	✅

Who will win today’s match between Sydney Sixers And Melbourne Renegades (Match 2 of Big Bash League, 2023-24)?

The Sixers have won 12 of their 17 head-to-head meetings, while the Renegades have won 5.
Sydney Ground has been a favorable venue for the Sixers in their matchups with the Renegades, with the Sixers claiming four victories to the Renegades’ two.
The Sydney Sixers, who have a clear head-to-head advantage and the advantage of playing at home, are the favorites going into today’s game.