In the 2nd match of the triple-header on Wednesday to round off the BBL 2021/22 group-stage, Sydney Thunder is scheduled to meet Melbourne Renegades for their last league-fixture of the campaign. The Thunder is currently on 3rd spot in the standings with 31 points and guaranteed a berth in the playoffs. Melbourne Renegades remain rock-bottom in 8th place and need to win this clash to avoid taking the dreaded wooden-spoon for the 3rd season in succession.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades Betting Odds

The bookmakers have placed Sydney Thunder as a massive favourite to beat Melbourne Renegades in this clash.

Thunder: 1.44 on bet365

Renegades: 2.75 on bet365

Sydney Thunder Team News & Playing XI

After taking a humbling defeat from local-rivals Sydney Sixers in the last game, Sydney Thunder might make a couple of changes for this match.

The Thunder batting-card will look to bounce from a tame display to gather some form ahead of the playoffs. Matthew Gilkes should open the innings alongside Alex Hales with Jason Sangha coming in at his usual no.3 spot. Usman Khawaja is available for selection and may replace Oliver Davies to fill in one of the middle-order slots with Alex Ross and Daniel Sams.

The bowling-unit for the Thunder will also need to recollect its earlier shape after a fairly mediocre performance in the last game. Mohammed Hasnain has been excellent so far and will share the new-ball with Gurinder Sandhu. Nathan McAndrew and Daniel Sams are the other seamers in the line-up. Chris Green and Tanveer Sangha will be the two spin-bowling options.

Probable XI: Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Usman Khawaja, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammed Hasnain, Tanveer Sangha.

Melbourne Renegades Team News & Playing XI

In spite of putting up a gutsy performance, Melbourne Renegades fell short of beating Hobart Hurricanes for its 4th defeat in a row.

The Renegades have continuously tinkered with the batting line-up which has not paid much dividend thus far. The top-order should remain the same with James Seymour and Aaron Finch opening the innings and Shaun Marsh taking up his regular position at no.3. Unmukt Chand might get another shot in the middle-order with Jonathan Merlo and Sam Harper.

The Renegades bowling-unit will again be weakened considerably if Kane Richardson is left out the team like he was in the previous match. Josh Lalor and Zak Evans will then take the new-ball with the all-rounders Will Sutherland and Jonathan Merlo as the secondary fast-bowlers. Cameron Boyce and Zahir Khan will be the two specialist spin-bowlers of the side.

Probable XI: James Seymour, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (wk), Unmukt Chand, Jonathan Merlo, Will Sutherland, Zak Evans, Cameron Boyce, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan.

India Bet Top Betting Tips

Aaron Finch Match Runs: Over 25.5

Aaron Finch is the leading-scorer for his side having gathered 304 runs from 10 matches in this BBL. The Melbourne Renegades opener has notched over 35 runs in 4 of his last 6 appearances with 2 half-centuries to his name.

Bet on Over 25.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Alex Hales Match Runs: Over 28.5

Alex Hales has looked in pretty good knick in the 2nd half of this BBL season after not quite producing enough in the earlier stages. The Sydney Thunder has scored more than 20 runs in his last 5 matches with 2 half-centuries.

Bet on Over 28.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Most Match Sixes: Sydney Thunder

So far, Sydney Thunder has smashed 80 sixes during its 13 matches of this BBL campaign. On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades have managed to score just 51 maximums in this tournament till now.

Bet on Sydney Thunder at 1.90 with bet365

India Bet Bookmaker Picks

  • Aaron Finch at 3.25 - Top Melbourne Renegades Batsman betting with bet365
  • Tanveer Sangha at 4.50 - Top Sydney thunder Bowler betting with bet365
  • Daniel Sams at 6.50 - Player to Score Most Sixes betting with bet365

India Bet Prediction

A weakened Melbourne Renegades side will end the campaign on a winning-note but Sydney Thunder seems to be too good a team to allow it happen.

Sydney Thunder at 1.44 - Match Result betting with bet365. Make Your Predictions Here!

Date: 19th January 2022, Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

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