BBL 7, Match 16: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers – Match Predictions

Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers take each other on in Match 16 of the 7th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) at the Simonds Stadium, Geelong tomorrow. The Sixers have lost their first four games successively and are at no. 7 in the points table right now.

One more defeat here will put their knockout hopes in jeopardy. For Renegades, it’s not quite a desperate situation yet, but they will also be keen for a victory after suffering a loss at the hands of the Scorchers the other night.

Here’s what we, at CricTracker predict will be the final result-

Scenario 1: Melbourne Renegades win the toss

Toss Prediction: Renegades decide to bat first

First Innings Prediction: 170-180

Result Prediction: Melbourne Renegades win by 30 runs

Scenario 2: Sydney Sixers win the toss

Toss Prediction: Sixers opt to bat first

First Innings Prediction: 140-150

Result Prediction: Melbourne Renegades win by 7 wickets

Head to Head Record

Total Matches Played – 6, Sydney Sixers won – 4, Melbourne Renegades won – 2, No Result/Tied – 0

Melbourne Renegades

Renegades are a much more balanced team in comparison to the Sixers. While they have got some of the hardest hitters of the cricket ball in Aaron Finch, Cameron White and Brad Hogg, they are equally equipped in the bowling department too as they have got the got the pace of Kane Richardson and the chinaman spin of Brad Hogg who at the age of 46 is still going strong and giving the ball a lot of revs.

The overseas all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Mohammad Nabi are capable of making a difference with both bat and ball. Renegades seem to have covered all their bases and are a tough nut to crack for any opposition.

Predicted XI: Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch (C), Cameron White, Tom Cooper, Brad Hodge, Dwayne Bravo, Jack Wildermuth, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Luderman (WK), Kane Richardson, Brad Hogg

Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers don’t pack a punch with their batting. While there are good batsmen in their line-up, there is nobody who can take the game away from the opposition in a jiffy. Colin Munro can do that job for them, but he is currently away on national duty and will not be playing this game. Bowling wise too, the Sixers don’t have a lot of mystery about them, neither do they have a wrist spinning option. They rely on orthodox spin of Johan Botha and Steve O’Keefe and that combination hasn’t quite worked so far.

Predicted XI: Jason Roy, Peter Nevill (WK), Nic Maddinson, Jordan Silk, Sam Billings, Ben Dwarshuis, Johan Botha (C), Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe, Daniel Sams, William Somerville

We believe that the Melbourne Renegades will emerge victorious against the Sydney Sixers.