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In the final showdown of the regular season, the Sydney Thunder lock horns with the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Though neither team can snatch a playoff berth, pride and […]

Jan 16, 2024 11:04 pm

In the final showdown of the regular season, the Sydney Thunder lock horns with the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Though neither team can snatch a playoff berth, pride and momentum are at stake. Having endured terrible seasons, both teams will be desperate to bow out on a high. All eyes will be on Shaun Marsh, the Renegades’ departing hero, as he takes to the field for one last dance in the BBL.

Match Details:

Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (Match 40)

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 17, 2024; 1:45 PM IST

Live Telecasting: Star Sports(India) & Hotstar

Pitch Report

The Sydney Showground Stadium might not be the headline-grabbing BBL ground, but it’s quietly weaving its own narrative. Runs don’t come easy, with an average first-innings score stuck at a modest 140. It’s a haven for crafty spinners and disciplined swing bowling, where patience and smart shot selection are rewarded. Batsmen who get their eye in can build a score, but big hitting is rarely the recipe for success.

In the second innings, the pitch seems to tighten, the bowlers find more assistance and runs become as precious as gold. The average score plummets to a mere 80, making every single battle cry and every boundary a precious heist. Hence, teams batting first have won 3 out of the 4 games that have been played at the venue.

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davis, Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green (C), Daniel Sams, McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, and Tanveer Sangha.

Melbourne Renegades: Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, JF McGurk, Jordan Cox, Will Sutherland (C), Johnathan Wells, Akeal Hossein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O Neill, Kane Richardson, and Adam Zampa.