MLR vs SYS

MLR vs SYS: In the span of just three days, the Melbourne Renegades will face off against the Sydney Sixers twice. They suffered a loss at the hands of the Sixers on the 28th of December at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and they will be aiming for payback when they face the Sixers once more at Simonds Stadium this coming Friday. The Renegades are currently in the third position with a total of six points and a negative net run rate of 0.110. They are in a position one place lower than Sydney Sixers, who have the same number of points but a negative net run rate of 0.445.  

MLR vs SYS: Match details

Match: MLR vs SYS, 21st Match, BBL 2022-23

Date: Friday, December 30, 2022

Time: 1.00 PM

Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong

MLR vs SYS: Match Overview

Melbourne Renegades

In their previous match at the SCG against the Sydney Sixers, the Melbourne Renegades were given a modest goal of 150. They were, however, dismissed for just 115 in 19 overs. The best batting effort was by Aaron Finch, who had a score of 36. The Renegades’ strong batting lineup allows them to chalk up this performance to a bad day.

Finch has scored 154 runs in 5 games for the squad so far this season at a strike rate of 105.47. Without a doubt, he would need to score on a better click. The runs have included captain Nic Maddinson (129 runs in 5 games at 141.75). Shaun Marsh faced the Sixers in his opening game of the year and looked strong throughout his 28 off 25-ball performance. One of the best bowling attacks this year belongs to the Renegades.

The most reliable bowler has been Akeal Hosein, who has taken 10 wickets in 5 games at an economy rate of 6.36. Tom Rogers has 8 wickets at an 8.44 average.

Their star player, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (6 wickets at 6.85), had a spell of 3-29 off 4 overs against the Sixers.

Sydney Sixers

The Sydney Sixers look like they are getting into their stride for this season, and they are currently on a hot streak, having won their last three matches in a row. After scoring only 149 runs in their previous match, they were able to defeat the Renegades by a margin of 34 runs and win the game. Ben Dwarshuis’s session of 4-17 was the highlight of an outstanding effort by the bowling team. Even though this was only his second game of the season, it’s likely that he’ll be playing a significant part in the rest of the games that the team plays.

This season, the team’s leading wicket-taker has been Sean Abbott, who has collected 9 wickets while maintaining an economy of 9.27. Hayden Kerr, who bowls left-arm pace, has been consistent as well, taking 7 wickets in 5 outings while maintaining an economy of 8.77.

On the field of play with the bat, the Sixers have been forced to rely on Josh Philippe (131 runs in 5 matches with a strike rate of 136.45) and Jordan Silk (126 runs in 5 matches at 120). In the game played against the Renegades, Philippe was also the player with the highest score, 55 (off of 40 balls). As the season has progressed, Daniel Christian has had a less-than-stellar performance, so he will be hungry to make a significant contribution further down the order.

MLR vs SYS: Probable XI

Melbourne Renegades

Jonathan Wells, Peter Handscomb (wk), Akeal Hosein, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Nic Maddinson (c), Martin Guptill, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Sydney Sixers

Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy

MLR vs SYS: Pitch report

At Simonds Stadium, the first batter often puts up a score of 153 on the scoreboard. The Perth Scorchers have the record for the highest total score at the arena with 196-3. There have been three matches with scores ranging from 150 to 169 total points reported here. The team that bats first should strive to establish a goal score of between 165 and 170 runs.

MLR vs SYS: Weather report

The wicket at Simonds Stadium in Geelong is often on the slower side of things, making it an ideal location for bowlers. Seamers should see some movement in the seams here, but batters could find it difficult to score until the ball starts to soften. The forecast for Geelong calls for the temperature to be on the warmer side of nice.

MLR vs SYS: Toss Prediction

Only three of the eight domestic Twenty20 matches played at this venue have resulted in victories for the team that batted first. It’s likely that the captain who wins the toss will choose to chase.

MLR vs SYS: Pre-play prediction

Best batter: Nic Maddinson (MLR), Kurtis Patterson (SYS)

Best bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MLR), Jackson Bird (SYS)

Top all-rounder: Akeal Hosein (MLR), Jordan Silk (SYS)

Player of the match: Jackson Bird (SYS)

MLR vs SYS: Match Prediction

The Sydney Sixers have now triumphed over the Melbourne Renegades in each of the most recent four completed matches between the two teams. They have built up a healthy winning momentum, and their bowling appears to be in excellent shape. The Renegades would need to put their bad batting performance in the last encounter behind them and hope that their hitters would have more luck in this one. Their bowling is consistent, and it ought to do well on this surface given its characteristics. On the other hand, the Sixers are on a winning streak at the moment and therefore have the upper hand.

Put your money on the Sydney Sixers to come out on top in this matchup.

MLR vs SYS: Disclaimer

The last four completed games between the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades have all ended with a Sydney Sixers victory. They appear to be in good bowling shape, and they have developed a strong winning momentum. The Renegades would need to move past their poor at-bats in the previous game and trust that their batters would have better fortune in this one. Their bowling is reliable, and given the attributes of this surface, it should perform well. However, the Sixers currently have the advantage because they are on a winning streak. Your bet should be on the Sydney Sixers to win this game.

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