BBL 2021-22: Match 40 - Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details and Updates

Melbourne Renegades are set to cross swords with Sydney Thunder in match 40 of the Big Bash League (BBL). The Renegades are placed fifth on the points table. They have won three and lost five games. Meanwhile, the Thunder are placed third on the points table, winning six and losing just three. However, the Renegades have managed to get some sort of momentum and are coming after back to back wins over Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

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The addition of Shaun Marsh has strengthened the batting. Marsh scored a vital 57 and led Renegades to a win over Brisbane Heat. It has also allowed Aaron Finch to play with freedom at the top. Meanwhile, in the bowling skipper, Kane Richardson has found his mojo back.

On the other hand, the Sydney Thunder are on a three-match winning streak. They defeated Adelaide Strikers twice and also managed to beat table-toppers Perth Scorchers by six wickets.

 All-rounder Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, and Gurinder Sandhu have stepped up in the past few games. Gilkes and Sangha have relieved some pressure of Sam Billings in the batting lineup. Sandhu, on the other hand, has formed a deadly combination with Daniel Sams and Saqib Mahmood.

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Pitch Report

The match will be played at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The pitch is generally good for batting with the ball coming along nicely. A high-scoring game is on the cards.

Probable Playing XIs for MRE vs ST:

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Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Mohammad Nabi, James Seymour, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Sam Whiteman (wk), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green (c), Arjun Nair, Gurinder Sandhu, Chris Tremain, Saqib Mahmood

Head-to-Head Record

Played 13, Melbourne Renegades - 9, Sydney Thunder - 4

Match Details:

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, Match 40

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 8, at 12:35 PM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network