REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Match 18, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
The Melbourne Renegades are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the 18th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday, January 1.
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Preview
In the 18th game of the BBL 2025-26, Melbourne Renegades (REN) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). Melbourne Renegades started the tournament with a win. But they lost the previous two games in a row. They lost the previous game against the Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets. However, Oliver Peake played a good innings and scored 29 runs. While Adam Zampa did well in the bowling and took three wickets.
On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers also don't have a good start in this season as they lost three games out of the four. In the last game, too, they lost by 7 wickets against the Melbourne Stars. However, Daniel Hughes played well and scored 60 runs in 42 balls. While Joel Davies took two wickets in the bowling department.
Match Information
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Match 18
Big Bash League, 1 Jan 2026, Thur, 10:30 AM IST ,Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast
Fancode
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
Clouds
18.6°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Renegades
HUR
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REN
BBL
REN
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HUR
BBL
REN
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HEA
BBL
REN
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HEA
BBL
HUR
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REN
BBL
Sydney Sixers
SIX
vs
STA
BBL
THU
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SIX
BBL
SIX
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STR
BBL
SCO
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SIX
BBL
SIX
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THU
BBL
Players Stats in current Series
Josh Brown
REN - bat
311 Runs
10 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
299 Runs
6 Matches
Josh Philippe
SIX - wk
292 Runs
13 Matches
Tim Seifert
REN - WICKETKEEPER
285 Runs
10 Matches
Babar Azam
SIX - bat
202 Runs
11 Matches
Mohammad Rizwan
REN - wk
187 Runs
10 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
168.35
13 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
167.98
6 Matches
Kane Richardson
SIX - bowl
166.67
2 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
159.30
13 Matches
Lachlan Shaw
SIX - wk
151.85
8 Matches
Josh Brown
REN - bat
150.24
10 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
19 Wkts
13 Matches
Gurinder Sandhu
REN - bowl
18 Wkts
9 Matches
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX - bowl
16 Wkts
12 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
14 Wkts
13 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - bowl
11 Wkts
10 Matches
Mitchell Starc
SIX - bowl
10 Wkts
5 Matches
Benjamin Manenti
SIX - all
5.94
9 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
6.23
13 Matches
Charles Stobo
SIX - bowl
6.50
1 Match
Adam Zampa
REN - bowl
6.71
4 Matches
Callum Stow
REN - bat
7.10
4 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - bowl
7.26
10 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades
Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), J Fraser-McGurk, O Peake, Hassan Khan, Josh Brown, JP Behrendorff, A Zampa, W Sutherland (C), Gurinder Sandhu, AJ Tye
Bench : Fergus ONeill, T Rogers, Nathan Lyon, Callum Stow, CP Jewell, Brendan Doggett, Harry Dixon, Matthew Spoors
Sydney Sixers
JR Philippe (wk), Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (C), Joel Davies, J Edwards, JC Silk, BAD Manenti, KW Richardson, Daniel Hughes, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott
Bench : Steve Smith, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Starc, SM Curran, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Charles Stobo, R Kingsell, Harjas Singh
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
70%
Pace Bowling
30%
Spin Bowling
40%
Batting Pitch
145
Average Score
60%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Tim Seifert REN | WICKETKEEPER
Seifert is currently in excellent form and has scored 242 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, he also scored 26 runs in the previous match against Hobart. Fans will expect many excellent innings from him this season.
Jack Edwards SIX | ALL-ROUNDER
Jack Edwards is an excellent all-rounder who performed brilliantly in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 32 runs and took two wickets in a recent game against the Adelaide Strikers.
Jake Fraser-McGurk REN | BATTER
Jake Fraser-McGurk is an excellent top-order batter, capable of delivering match-winning performances with the bat. Moreover, he scored 195 runs in the last 10 games.
Josh Philippe SIX | WK
Philippe is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. He scored 221 runs in the last 10 games. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.
Adam Zampa REN | BOWL
Adam Zampa is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he also took three wickets in the previous game against the Hobart Hurricanes. He will definitely be a key player for Melbourne Renegades.
Daniel Hughes SIX | BAT
Daniel Hughes is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 60 runs in the previous game against the Stars.
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Benjamin Manenti
SIX | ALL
Ollie Peake
REN | ALL
Last Updated On - Dec 31 2025 6:53 PM
Players
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Team 1
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Credits Left
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Players
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Team 1
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Credits Left
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