SS vs MR Match Preview

The Sydney Sixers will face the Melbourne Renegades in their 2nd game of the 2024-25 Big Bash League at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The match is scheduled for December 16 at 01:45 PM. It will be a difficult game for the visitors, who are missing some of their key players in the batting lineup.

SS vs MR Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades – 02nd Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground - Moore Park

Date & Time: 16th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SS vs MR Venue Stats

SS vs MR Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

SS vs MR Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

SS vs MR Last Five Matches

SS vs MR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SS vs MR Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Steven Smith, Moises Henriques (c), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird

Topmost Picks for SS vs MR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Jake Fraser-McGurk –  Jake Fraser-McGurk has become the talk of the town over the last year following his outstanding performance in the BBL and IPL last season. With 257 runs, he was also the leading scorer.
• Peter Siddle – Peter Siddle has been one of the most consistent bowlers for Melbourne Renegades heading into this campaign.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Moises Henriques – Moises Henriques had an excellent season as captain, leading his team to the front. Henriques had been one of his team's leading scorers, with 257 runs.
• Ben Dwarshuis –  Ben Dwarshuis was one of the Sydney Sixers' main bowlers last season, and he had a fantastic campaign. With 17 wickets, Dwarshuis was the top wicket-taker.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SS vs MR Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Tim Seifert, James Vince, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk(VC), Will Sutherland, Moises Henriques(C), Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SS vs MR Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Tim Seifert, James Vince, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland(C), Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott(VC), Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Sutherland, Moises Henriques

Vice-captain – Sean Abbott, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Wicketkeeper – Josh Philippe

SS vs MR Probable Winners:

This will be the Big Bash League's second match in 2024/25. The teams had contrasting fortunes the previous season. The Sydney Sixers advanced to the knockout phase before falling short in the Final to the Brisbane Heat. The Melbourne Renegades had trouble throughout the season and finished seventh on the table. The Sixers will benefit from their home-court advantage in Sydney. With their recent dominance over their visitors, they will be strong favorites in this match. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

The Sixers were really solid last season all the way up until the Final. The Final though was a tough one for them as they eventually lost to the better team. Can they find the same form this side is the question as they gear up for another season.

SS vs MR Match Details

Date: December 16th, 2024

Time:  1:45 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground 

SS vs MR Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

SS vs MR Pitch Report

Early in the season, Sydney is likely to be pretty good to bat on. There will be some spin later on but batting second for the moment is a better choice.

SS vs MR Predicted Playing XI

MR Playing XI

Jake Fraser McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Tom Rogers, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Harry Dixon, Gurindher Sandhu

SS Playing XI

Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshius

SS vs MR Key Players

James Vince

James Vince has been a part of the BBL for a while now and Sydney Sixers is virtually a second home for him. He knows Sydney well and should find batting fun again once he gets in and going.

Jake Fraser McGurk

McGurk is a cricketer who showed a lot of promise in the IPL and has been gaining popularity in recent times. Can his popularity convert to consistency is the question. He has not yet grabbed his opportunities in international cricket and with talent around him a good season is crucial for his career.

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SS vs MR Match Tips

The Melbourne are a decent unit but results have been elluding them. Sixers though are a settled side in the tournament and are often really tough to take on at home.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match

Sydney Sixers were pretty solid last season until the playoffs where they fell away. They start with a strong line-up this time as Steve Smith is available for the first game and was unstoppable last season when he was around for them for a couple of games.

SS vs MR Match Details

Date: December 8th, 2023

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Sydney Showgrounds Stadium

SS vs MR Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

SS vs MR Pitch Report

The Sydney Showgrounds stadium is pretty helpful for batting and will be helpful to find runs throughout the game.

SS vs MR Predicted Playing XI

SS Playing XI

Josh Phillipe, Steve Smith, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Moises Henriques, Tom Curran, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Steve O Keefe, Ben Dwarshius, Todd Murphy,

MR Playing XI

Quinton De Kock, Aaron Finch, Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

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SS vs MR Key Players

Steve Smith

Steve Smith is around only for one or two games this season and will want to make the most of it. He was unstoppable for the Sixers last year and similar form now will take his side a long way with some early momentum building.

Quinton De Kock

Quinton De Kock is a big buy for the Renegades and he is probably their best batter at the moment. While they have a lot of talent in there Quinton De Kock can bring a different value with his aggressive starts.

SS vs MR Match Tips

Sydney Sixers are known for their consistency and will start favorites here.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match