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The consistent Sydney Sixers, who look strong once again, kick off their BBL 2023/24 campaign against a Melbourne Renegades team full of potential. The Sixers will be keen to go all the way once again this season, after reaching the final two seasons ago and then losing the qualifier last time out. Steve Smith will play this game before the Pakistan Tests, and the team will be hoping for the kind of brilliant form he showed last campaign.

For the Renegades, there is also a lot to like. Their spin options look strong with Adam Zampa on board, and Tom Rogers and Kane Richardson will be sure to aim to perfect their yorkers in the death overs. They also have Joe Clarke on deck along with Jordan Cox who can provide the side with an explosive powerplay. But, how they fare against an experienced Sixers attack will be fascinating to see.

Match Details

• Date: Friday December 8, 2023.
• Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
• Location: SCG.

SIX vs REN Possible Playing XIs

Sixers have a strong squad. Steve Smith will open. One key question is whether they will play one or two specialist spinners.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Steve Smith, 2. Josh Philippe (wk), 3. James Vince, 4. Daniel Hughes, 5. Moises Henriques (c), 6. Jordan Silk, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Tom Curran, 9. Ben Dwarshius, 10. Steve O’Keefe, 11. Jackson Bird/Izharulhaq Naveed

Melbourne Renegades have also named their squad. They look strong on paper, although Nathan Lyon won’t play. Englishman Jordan Cox will come in as Quinton de Kock is unavailable.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Jordan Cox, 3. Aaron Finch, 4. Nic Maddinson (c), 5. Jono Wells, 6. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. Tom Rogers, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Kane Richardson

BBL 2023/24 Match 2: SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sydney Sixers:

• Steve Smith had a dream BBL campaign last season. He smashed 346 runs in five matches at an average of 86.50 and strike rate of 174.75. Also, in three matches against Renegades, Smith has scored 116 runs at an average of 58.00 and strike rate of 136.47.
• It’s a big season for Josh Philippe. The opener has a strong record against the Renegades: 10 inns, 386 runs, avg. 38.60, SR 142.96.
• James Vince averages just 24.00 in eight innings vs Renegades (SR 124.68). But, he is typically a consistent BBL performer, with 1,690 runs at an average of 30.73 and strike rate of 132.03.
• Jordan Silk has smashed 85 off 50 balls against Kane Richardson (two dismissals). So, if he gets the chance to bat in the slog overs, he will back himself to score quickly.
• Sean Abbott is one of the most consistent performers in BBL. He has taken 12 wickets in nine innings vs Renegades at an average of 19.08 and strike rate of 15.50, and has a fine record against Aaron Finch: 47 balls, 49 runs, three dismissals.
• Abbott has the most wickets by far at the SCG. He has taken 73 wickets in 45 matches, striking every 12.55 balls.
• Ben Dwarshuis loves playing against the Renegades. The left-armer has the most wickets in SIX-REN matches (24) at an excellent average of 14.75 and strike rate of 12.13.
• Dwarshuis has had the better of Nic Maddinson. In 24 balls, Dwarshuis has conceded just 11 and dismissed him once.

Melbourne Renegades:

• Jordan Cox is an X-Factor player. He is still the second-highest run-scorer in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10, where he smashed 265 runs at an average of 66.25 and strike rate of 232.45.
• Aaron Finch is the highest run-scorer in SIX-REN matches (435) at an average of 33.46 and strike rate of 130.24.
• Nic Maddinson for Renegades vs. Sixers: 7 inns, 192 runs, avg. 32.00, SR 129.73.
• Will Sutherland to bowl early to Josh Philippe? The all-rounder has dismissed Philippe three times in 28 balls in the BBL (44 runs). Overall, he has taken six wickets in six innings vs. Sixers at a strike rate of 18.50.
• Sutherland can also be a key player down the order. Last season, he smashed 210 runs at a strike rate of 150.
• Adam Zampa also has good numbers against Philippe in the BBL. In 39 balls, Zampa has conceded just 45 and dismissed the Sixers opener twice.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 18, Sydney Sixers 12, Melbourne Renegades 5, N/R 1.
• Steve Smith strikes at 155 against Adam Zampa in T20s (20 balls, 31 runs, one dismissal) and 200 against Kane Richardson (12 balls, 24 runs, no dismissals).
• Kane Richardson has conceded just 54 off 51 balls against Josh Philippe in the BBL (no dismissal).
• Daniel Hughes averages just 24 in ten innings vs Renegades. But, he has a superb record against Adam Zampa: 27 balls, 59 runs, no dismissals.
• Steve O’Keefe has dismissed Joe Clarke twice in nine balls, conceding just three in the process.
• Kane Richardson for Renegades vs. Sixers: 11 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 24.23, SR 20.23.

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

A hot evening is forecast in Sydney with no chance of rain. Typically, the SCG surface offers early movement for the quicks as well as some assistance for the spinners.

Last season, the average first innings score was 147.33. The team batting first won four of the six matches.

Moises Henriques has the most T20 runs on this ground with 976 in 51 innings at an average of 25.68 and strike rate of 129.79.

BBL 2023/24 Match 2: SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

SIX vs REN Match Prediction: Who will win?

This has the makings of an exciting clash. But, Sixers, with their experience and quality, should prevail.