BBL 2022-23: Match 47, THU vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades?

Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades are set to cross swords in match 47 of the Big Bash League (BBL) at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on January 19.

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The two sides are coming from contrasting results in their previous fixtures in the group phase of the top-tier league. While the Renegades emerged victorious in their clash against cross-town rivals Melbourne Stars, Thunder head into their upcoming fixture with three back-to-back losses.

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With just three fixtures each to go for both sides in the group stage, the two teams will need to pull up their socks and aim for results in their favour if they want to cement their place in the last four of the event. 

Match Details

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Date & Time: January 19, 1:45 PM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App

Pitch Report

The surface at the Manuka Oval has been a competitive one where both batters and bowlers have enjoyed playing. Batters will be rewarded for their shots as the outfield of this ground is quite fast. With some bounce and movement early on in the contest, the pacers will look to make use of this to their advantage. The skipper winning the toss may opt to field first.

Predicted Playing XIs for THU vs REN

Sydney Thunder (THU):

Matthew Gilkes (wk), David Warner, Sam Whiteman, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Jake Fraser McGurk, Martin Guptill, Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Critchley, Will Sutherland, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Fawad Ahmed

Probable Best Performers for THU vs REN

Probable Best Batter: Oliver Davies

Easily one of the prolific batters in the league, Oliver Davies has been in fine touch with the bat for Sydney Thunder. The batter is the leading run scorer of the side and has amassed 323 runs in 10 innings which includes three half-centuries to his name.

Probable Best Bowler: Tom Rogers

Renegades’ pacer Tom Rogers has proven to be a vital asset in the bowling unit for the side this season. The bowling all-rounder has claimed 19 wickets in 11 outings which makes him the second highest wicket taker in the competition. With the kind of form Rogers has maintained, he will be on the lookout to add a few more wickets before the league phase concludes.

Today’s Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.