THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction for BBL 2021-22: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for THU vs REN Dream11 Contest:
Sydney Thunder will be facing Melbourne Renegades in Match 55 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 on Wednesday (January 19).
The two teams will be contesting one of the final remaining league stage fixtures of the competition, with the race to the playoffs coming to its conclusion.
The Renegades are out of contention, having lost most of their matches and winning only three. The Thunder are secured of the top 5 berth with eight wins in their thirteen games heading into this fixture.
Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder – Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain
Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch (c), James Seymour, Shaun Marsh, Unmukt Chand, Jonathan Merlo, Sam Harper (wk), Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan
Weather Update: Mostly cloudy; 32 degrees C; wind 13 km/h
Pitch Report: Expect a good batting surface that both teams shall enjoy.
THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction
Can Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades in the THU vs REN Dream11 BBL game?
Thunder are massive favourites to continue their good run with another victory over the Renegades, having displayed significantly better form and talent depth throughout the competition. They lost their last game against the Sydney Sixers but that shall not harm their chances against an opposition that is struggling big time.
THU vs REN Dream11 Captaincy Picks
Daniel Sams (10 credits): Sams has been a brilliant allround cricketer for Thunder in BBL 2021-22, taking 18 wickets in his 13 outings while also scoring crucial lower-order runs at a strike-rate of 165.21.
Alex Hales (9 credits): Hales is Thunder’s second-highest run-getter of the tournament with 330 runs from 11 outings at a strike-rate of 145.37.
Jason Sangha (9.5 credits): Sangha is topping the runs-chart for Thunder, having made 382 runs in the competition thus far with a strike-rate of 132.17.
THU vs REN Dream11 Budget Picks
Chris Green (8.5 credits): Thunder skipper Green played a fighting knock of 50 off 31 deliveries in Thunder’s last match against the Sixers. Showcasing his allround skills, having taken 6 wickets at 7.35 runs per over in the tournament.
N McAndrew (8.5 credits): McAndrew bowled a fine spell of 2 for 30 in Thunder’s defeat against the Sixers in their last match. He has now taken 12 wickets in the tournament from his 12 outings.
Zahir Khan (8.5 credits): Khan, the Afghanistan bowler, has been one of Renegades’ bright spots. He has picked up 12 wickets in the BBL 2021-22 with an economy rate of 8.45.
Mega League Team for THU vs REN Dream11 Contest
M Gilkes (wk), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (vc), W Sutherland, Daniel Sams (c), Chris Green, N McAndrew, Zahir Khan, Tanveer Sangha
Small/Head to Head Team for THU vs REN Dream11 Contest
M Gilkes (wk), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Alex Hales (vc), Jason Sangha, W Sutherland, Daniel Sams (c), Chris Green, N McAndrew, Zahir Khan, Tanveer Sangha