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Wednesday brings you the match no. 18 of Australia’s Big Bash League in which Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades will lock horns. So, here is our preview of the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades fixture, and some betting tips for it.
Prediction 1
Sydney Sixers to Win
4/6 (1.67)
Prediction 2
Vince to Be Sixers' Top Scorer
3/1 (4.00)
Prediction 3
Hossein to Be Renegades' Best Bowler
7/2 (4.50)
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Big Bash Match Prediction
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For those looking for Big Bash predictions, here are our top betting tips for the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades match:
Sydney Sixers to Win
Sydney Sixers are coming off two back-to-back victories over Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars. They have a deep batting line-up with Josh Philippe, Kurtis Patterson, James Vince and Moises Henriques in their top four. With the ball, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird and Steven O’Keefe have done a good job. Sydney Sixers are gaining momentum and they are a dangerous side when in form.
Melbourne Renegades’ batting unit is highly reliant on Nic Maddinson and Aaron Finch. With Andre Russell not available, it will leave a big hole in the side. The bowling unit has done a good job with the likes of Akeal Hossein, Tom Rogers and David Moody stepping up. Overall, the men in magenta hold the edge.
James Vince to be Sydney Sixers’ Top Scorer
James Vince hasn’t had a great time in the ongoing competition so far but found some touch in the previous game with a 33 off 28. The Englishman is one of the most consistent batters in the shorter format and you can expect him to come good sooner than later. Vince has amassed 8400 runs in T20 cricket at an average of 31 and strike rate of 134.
Akeal Hossein to Be Melbourne Renegades’ Best Bowler
The West Indian all-rounder has been one of the top performers for the Renegades this season. In four matches played in the ongoing BBL, Akeal has picked three-wicket haul in three of those. At a venue like SCG, where spinners usually enjoy bowling, the left arm spinner should do well.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Match 18 Betting Preview
This is an important clash for both sides as they look to grab crucial two points on the board. So, let’s take a closer look at both teams ahead of their encounter:
Sydney Sixers: The hosts start favourites as they look to ride the momentum
The three-time former champions Sydney Sixers suffered two back to back defeats but have started to look more like themselves in the last couple games. They defeated Hobart Hurricanes by six runs and followed it up with a seven-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars.
Hayden Kerr bagged 2 for 26 while Jackson Bird and Steven O’Keefe bowled economically as they restricted the Stars to 150/5. They lost Josh Philippe early but Kurtis Patterson and James Vince added a 57-run stand. After losing both set batters, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk had an unbroken partnership to see the team home. Henriques starred with a superb 52* off 32.
The Sixers made two changes to the playing XI for the previous game, bringing in Jackson Bird and Izharulhaq Naveed for Naveen-ul-Haq and Todd Murphy. They’re unlikely to make any changes unless forced.
Melbourne Renegades: Need to adjust with a changing team combination
Melbourne Renegades started the 2022-23 campaign with three wins on the trot. Their streak ended in the previous game, where they were defeated by Hobart Hurricanes in a low-scoring contest.
David Moody and Akeal Hossein were excellent with the ball, picking three wickets each to skittle out the Hurricanes for just 122. Chasing a small target, the Renegades were rattled completely with top six batters back in the hut for just 55. Will Sutherland was the lone fighter with a 29-ball 40 but holed out at long-off when the equation was 9 off 5 with the final wicket in hand.
The Renegades will face a big challenge now with Andre Russell’s stint coming to an end. Martin Guptill will replace him, slotting in at the top. Kane Richardson should come back for this game after being rested for the previous game.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades FAQs
When will the game be played? – Wednesday, 28th December from 8:15 AM GMT
What is the venue of the game? – Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney.
Which team is the favourite to win? – Sydney Sixers are the favourite at 4/6 (1.67) odds.
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