The 40th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24, between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades, is set to take place on Wednesday, January 17th. The game will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM IST. Thunder is led by Chris Green, while Renegades is captained by Nic Maddinson.
Both teams boast a lineup of exceptional players, making fans anticipate a tense and closely contested match that will set the stage for an exciting tournament. Furthermore, as both sides gear up for this intense battle, let’s delve into the weather forecast and pitch report for the match 40 of the Big Bash League 2023/24 at Sydney Showground Stadium.
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THU vs REN, Big Bash League 2023/24: Weather Forecast for Match No. 40
The highly anticipated cricket match between Sydney and Renegades is set to begin at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, January 17. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Sydney for match 40 will be reduced to 20° Celsius from 23° Celsius at the evening and night time.
The clash between Thunder and Renegades promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is 5% chances of rain disrupting the match 40 of the Big Bash League 2023/24. This means that the game is likely to be played without any interruptions and fans can expect a full 40 overs of thrilling cricket action.
THU vs REN, Big Bash League 2023/24: Pitch Report for Match No. 40
Spinners are poised to take centre stage at the Sydney Showground Stadium in a surprising turn, overshadowing the fast bowlers in the upcoming clash. The pitch, lacking substantial pace, favours the spinners, making it unlikely for the quicks to dominate. With a par score expected to hover around 155, the conditions seem challenging for the batters.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Predicted Playing XI against Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Alex Hales, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Chris Green (c), Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha.
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Predicted Playing XI against Sydney Thunder (THU)
Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland (c), Scott Edwards (wk), Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.