REN vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Match Preview:
Sydney Thunder will lock horns with Melbourne Renegades in the 39th match of the Big Bash League 2021-22, at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne on Saturday.
The Melbourne Renegades have had a rather disappointing tournament so far. Having won only three of their nine games, they are currently positioned fifth in the points table. They won only one of their first five games before going on to win two of their three completed games, helping them find their groove.
The Renegades lost their sixth fixture of the tournament to the Hobart Hurricanes by 85 runs. Their next fixture against the Sydney Sixers ended as a no result owing to rain. They were then handed a five-wicket defeat by the Melbourne Stars before beating the Brisbane Heat by the same margin.
Bowling first, the Renegades reduced a rather in-experienced Heat side to a below par 128-run total. Kane Richardson (2/22), Zahir Khan (2/21) and Mohammad Nabi (2/19) were the stars with the ball in hand.
Shaun Marsh (35-ball 57) and Aaron Finch (28-ball 37) were the architects of the chase, as the Renegades chased down the target with five overs to chase. Nic Maddinson’s cameo of 22 ensured that they crossed the finish line comfortably.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Thunder have had a rather desirable start to their tournament. Having won six of their nine games, they are currently placed 3rd on the points table. The Thunder won only two of their first five games, but have gone on to win all four of their following games.
They beat the Perth Scorchers by 34 runs in their sixth fixture. The side then went on to beat the Adelaide Strikers by 22 runs in their first face-off of the season and by 28 runs in the reverse fixture. They then beat the Scorchers by six wickets.
Bowling first, the Thunder restricted the Scorchers to a chaseable 133-run total. Gurinder Sandhu, with figures of 4/22 was the star with the ball in hand. Saqib Mahmood (2/42), Daniel Sams (1/28) and Chris Green (1/9) played crucial roles as well.
Jason Sangha (26-ball 34), Alex Hales (32-ball 26) and Matthew Gilkes (23-ball 32) scored the bulk of the team’s runs. Cameos from Sam Billings (11-ball 19) and Oliver Davies (10-ball 19) ensured that the Thunder got over the line in what was a closely contested encounter.
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Date & Time: 8th Jan, at 12:35 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Pitch Report:
The bounce will be even on this surface and the ball comes easily onto the bat. The bowlers should not pitch it up here. Death-overs will be crucial on this track. Anything more than 180 is hard to chase here.
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Probable Playing XIs:
REN: Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, James Seymour, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan
THU: Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain
Top Picks for REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
REN
Aaron Finch has scored 164 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 136.66 and an average of 32.80. He has a top score of 68 and has scored 2 half centuries.
Shaun Marsh was the player of the match for his superb knock of 57 runs in the winning cause against Brisbane Heat. In 2 matches in this tournament, he has scored 78 runs at a strike rate of 150.
Nic Maddinson played his part so far in this BBL. The Renegades skipper has struck 118 runs in 6 matches and more importantly, he has bagged 5 wickets as well.
Zahir Khan has done a fine job for Renegades. He hasn’t conceded many runs in this tournament and has grabbed 10 wickets at an economy of 7.8, with the best figures of 3 for 24.
Kane Richardson is the leading wicket taker for REN with 14 wickets from 7 innings at an average of 16, an economy of 8.29, and a strike rate of 11.5. He has a BBI of 4/32 and also bowled a maiden over.
THU
Jason Sangha played a huge role in the success of Sydney Thunder in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has mustered 273 runs at an average of 68.25 and has picked up 3 wickets as well.
Daniel Sams has been bowling impressively well for Sydney Thunder. In 9 matches, he has picked up 13 wickets at an economy of 8.6 and has also scored 64 runs with the bat.
Matthew Gilkes has scored 257 runs in 9 matches at an average of 28.55 and a strike rate of 138.17. He has a top score of 93 and has scored 2 half centuries.
Gurinder Sandhu became the sixth bowler in the history of BBL to get a hat-trick. He achieved this rare feat in the last game against Perth Scorchers. Overall in this tournament, he has picked up 6 wickets at an economy of 6.52.
Chris Green has picked up 6 wickets from 9 matches at an average of 31, an economy of 6.84, and a strike rate of 27.1. All of his wickets have come in the last 6 games and he has a BBI of 2/29.
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Nic Maddinson | 99 runs + 5 wickets | 113, 40, 34, 107, 34 |
| Aaron Finch | 96 runs | 13, 4, 5, 69, 53 |
| Kane Richardson | 8 wickets | 91, 6, 4, 97, 58 |
| Jason Sangha | 234 runs + 3 wickets | 67, 81, 150, 60, 66 |
| Matthew Gilkes | 146 runs | 11, 15, 22, 136, 56 |
| Daniel Sams | 40 runs + 9 wickets | 96, 50, 112, 40, 32 |
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain – Nic Maddinson, Matthew Gilkes
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for REN vs THU Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Matthew Gilkes
Batsmen– Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c)
All Rounders– Nic Maddinson (vc), Daniel Sams
Bowlers– Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Zahir Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for REN vs THU Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Matthew Gilkes (vc)
Batsmen– Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Jason Sangha, Mackenzie Harvey
All Rounders– Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams (c)
Bowlers– Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Chris Green, Zahir Khan
REN vs THU BBL 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match of the Big Bash League 2021-22.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.