Get the best THU vs REN match 33 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 33rd encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades.
THU vs REN Match 33 Prediction
Sydney Thunder face Melbourne Renegades in Match 33 of BBL 2026 at Sydney Showground Stadium today. The game happens on January 12 at 1:45 PM IST between two desperate teams. Thunder sit last with just one win from eight games and are already out.
Melbourne Renegades need to win every remaining BBL 2026 game to keep playoff hopes alive somehow. This THU vs REN clash is basically a must-win for them to stay in contention. Thunder have nothing to lose while Renegades fight for survival in this encounter tonight.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sydney Showground Stadium hosted three matches with two going to teams batting first. The pitch heavily favours batters initially before cracks open up later in games. Bowlers start getting help once the surface deteriorates during the second innings of matches here.
Spinners become effective during the second half as conditions change on this pitch gradually. This pitch report suggests batting first gives teams better chances at this BBL 2026 venue. Sky stays clear at 16-20°C with 69% humidity making conditions slightly sticky today.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 18
Sydney Thunder: 8
Melbourne Renegades: 10
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sydney Thunder (THU) Playing XI
David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, David Willey, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Wes Agar
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Playing XI
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan, Josh Brown, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Jason Behrendorff, Brendan Doggett, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa
THU vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings (vc)
Batsmen: Tim Seifert (c), Cameron Bancroft, Josh Brown, Caleb Jewell
All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Behrendorff
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Tim Seifert makes brilliant captain choices for your Dream11 team
- Sam Billings can score big points as captain or vice-captain pick
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Preview: Players to Avoid
- Tom Andrews probably won’t feature in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Sam Konstas might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This THU vs REN Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests THU have 53% chances to win and 47% for REN.
