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BBL 10 Match 22: REN vs THU Preview Dream11 Possible 11 Pitch Report | REN vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today | Renegades vs Thunder Key Players | Carrara Pitch Report

Melbourne Renegades won their first match of BBL 10. Sydney Thunder lost theirs. Since then, however, the fortunes of both teams have gone in completely opposite directions, with the Thunder winning each of their next four games, while the Renegades have lost their past four.

Moreover, it has been the manner of the results which is causing both pessimism and optimism respectively. The Renegades have been knocked over under 100 twice, including against the Thunder, as well as suffering heartbreak last time out against Sydney Sixers. The Thunder, on the other hand, look to have their most balanced team in BBL history, and sent another warning shot by thrashing Melbourne Stars, one of the favourites for the BBL 10 Title, by a massive 75 runs a few days ago.

So, if form lines are to go by, the Thunder will win this match comfortably. But that’s not how T20 works. The Renegades, who are desperate to keep touch with the top five, need this win, and will look to come out firing.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Thunder:

• Alex Hales was irresistible three days ago against Melbourne Stars. The hard-hitting opener is coming off an incredible 71 off 29 balls. Also, Hales’ last three innings vs Renegades read: 68 (38), 31 (25) and 35 (21).
• Usman Khawaja has the most runs for any Sydney Thunder player against Melbourne Renegades: 244, avg. 40.67.
• Callum Ferguson is enjoying a strong BBL 10 campaign to date. He has scored three fifties in five matches so far, with a total of 197 runs in five knocks (avg. 49.25, SR 126.28). In fact, he has the most runs of any player in BBL 10 so far.
• The exciting Oliver Davies was player of the match against Renegades earlier this season. He smashed 48 off 23 balls against them, including five straight sixes.
• Tanveer Sangha dominated the Renegades earlier in BBL 10. The talented leg-spinner took 4/14, part of nine wickets in five games so far this season.
• Daniel Sams has taken seven wickets in five games vs Renegades.
• Chris Green has taken six wickets in his last two matches (2/7 vs Renegades, 4/34 vs Stars).

Melbourne Renegades:

• A lot rests on Aaron Finch. The Renegades’ skipper has the most runs in Thunder-Renegades matches, with 296 at an average of 32.89.
• Shaun Marsh has a superb career record against the Thunder. The experienced left-hander has scored 296 runs in eight matches at an average of 49.33 and SR 137.04. He scored 47 (34) and 42 (33) against them last season.
• Sam Harper vs Thunder last season: 52 (38) and 39 (19). Can he produce that kind of form here?
• Kane Richardson has the most wickets in Thunder-Renegades matches, with 11 in just five games. He took 2/33 against them earlier in BBL 10.
• Peter Hatzoglou has taken seven wickets in five matches in BBL 10, including two wickets vs Thunder.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 12, Renegades 9, Thunder 3.
• Sydney Thunder thrashed Melbourne Renegades by 129 runs on Boxing Day. The Renegades were also bowled out for 60 this season, too.
• Sydney Thunder scored 209/8 against the Renegades on Boxing Day. Incredibly, none of their batsmen crossed fifty. Each of their top five contributed: Khawaja (34 off 18), Hales (35 off 21), Ferguson (31 off 31), Davies (48 off 23), Sams (22 off 12).

Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. Shaun Marsh, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Mackenzie Harvey, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Will Sutherland, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Zak Evans, 11. Peter Hatzoglou

Sydney Thunder: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Callum Ferguson (c), 4. Oliver Davies, 5. Sam Billings (wk), 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Chris Green, 9. Nathan McAndrew/Chris Tremain, 10. Adam Milne, 11. Tanveer Sangha

Carrara Pitch Report and Weather

Sydney Sixers won both games at Carrara this season, which were both thrillers. They chased down 193 vs Stars in remarkable fashion, and then beat the Renegades with a ball remaining thanks to Jason Holder’s efforts. Another good batting surface can be expected for this match.

Showers are forecast throughout the day at Gold Coast. However, there is some hope that they will ease off by the evening.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

On current form, it’s a no contest. However, expect the Renegades to come out fighting. The Thunder’s depth, though, should get them over the line and achieve victory in this one.

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