BBL 2021/22, Match 45: REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Melbourne Renegades will square off with Sydney Sixers in the 45^th match of the BBL 2021/22 on Tuesday. Melbourne Renegades are heading into this match after a massive defeat over Sydney Thunder by 129 runs. They had made steady progress in the second half of the tournament, but a huge loss in their previous game has affected their momentum. With 3 wins, six losses, and a no result, they are at the sixth spot in the standings with 15 points.

Two back-to-back losses against Perth Scorchers pushed Sydney Sixers down to the third spot in the standings. The batting was below par for their standards in the last couple of matches. They are still very much in this tournament and need to show more character in the coming matches.

Match Details:

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Match 45

Venue: GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong

Date & Time: January 11^th at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

Both batters and bowlers will get an equal edge out of the surface. Renegades have won the battle against Brisbane Heat in the previous game played here. Batting is likely to get better as the game progresses and hence bowling first is a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for REN vs SIX:

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk/Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Shadab Khan, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy/Sean Abbott

Top Picks for REN vs SIX Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Shaun Marsh has featured just in 3 matches in this tournament and has played a match-winning inning of 57 against Brisbane Heat. He is an integral member of the Renegades squad.

With the minimal opportunities he got, Jordan Silk has scored 124 runs in 8 innings so far in this tournament at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 121.56.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Nic Maddinson has done a reasonable job so far in this tournament. In 7 matches, he has scored 119 runs at an average of 19.83 and has also picked up 6 wickets with the ball.

Dan Christian is always a game-changer for Sydney Sixers. He has struck 173 runs and picked up 7 wickets so far in this tournament.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Kane Richardson is a genuine wicket-taker who has the ability to vary his pace according to the situation. He has picked up 16 wickets so far in this tournament at an economy of 8.48.

Hayden Kerr is improving as a bowler from match to match. He has picked up 16 wickets in 9 matches in this BBL at an economy of 7.04 with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Josh Philippe is back to his best and scored 32 runs from 22 balls in the last game against Perth Scorchers. Overall in this tournament, he has accumulated 327 runs at an average of 40.87 with the highest score of 99*.

REN vs SIX Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for REN vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Josh Philippe, Shaun Marsh, Moises Henriques (vc), Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey (c), Dan Christian, Nic Maddinson, Kane Richardson, Ben Dwarshuis, Zak Evans, Hayden Kerr

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for REN vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sam Harper, Josh Philippe (c), Shaun Marsh (vc), Moises Henriques, Jordan Sik, Dan Christian, Nic Maddinson, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Zak Evans, Zahir Khan

REN vs SIX Risky Captaincy Choice:

Aaron Finch has scored 181 runs in 6 innings so far in this tournament at an average of 30.16, which includes 2 half-centuries. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Due to a lot of options available in the batter’s slot, it’s better to avoid Jack Edwards while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.