Dream11: SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 2

The 2nd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Sydney Sixers (SIX) squaring off against Melbourne Renegades (REN) at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Monday, December 16. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SIX vs REN Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Melbourne Renegades had a terrible Big Bash League 2023 season as they won only two of their 10 matches. Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, were the runners-up of the 2023 season as they lost the Final match to Brisbane Heat by 54 runs.

These two teams have played a total of 19 head-to-head matches. Sydney Sixers have won 13 matches while Melbourne Renegades were victorious in only five matches. One match ended in no-result.

SIX vs REN Match Details

The 2nd match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on December 16 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. The game is set to take place at 1:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SIX vs REN, 2nd Match

Date and Time: December 16, 2024, 1:45 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney is good for both batters and bowlers. The team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last T20I match played at this venue was between Australia and Pakistan, where a total of 281 runs were scored at a loss of 19 wickets.

SIX vs REN Form Guide

SIX - Will be playing their first match of the series

REN - Will be playing their first match of the series

SIX vs REN Probable Playing XI

SIX Playing XI

Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Akeal Hosein and Josh Hazlewood are unavailable

Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy

REN Playing XI

Nathan Lyon and Jacob Bethell are unavailable

Tim Seifert (wk), Jake Fraser McGurk, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland (c), Hassan Khan, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu

SIX vs REN Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Josh Philippe

Josh Philippe is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 415 runs in 12 head-to-head matches at an average of 38. Tim Seifert is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.

Batters

Jake Fraser McGurk

James Vince and Jake Fraser McGurk are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Jake Fraser McGurk is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 68 runs in just two venue matches at a strike rate of around 206. Jordan Silk is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Will Sutherland

Moises Henriques and Will Sutherland are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Will Sutherland is expected to bat in the middle order and bowl his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 64 runs and taken five wickets in just three venue matches. Hayden Kerr is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Adam Zampa

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Adam Zampa has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 19 wickets in 16 venue matches. Sean Abbott is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match.

SIX vs REN match captain and vice-captain choices

Moises Henriques

Moises Henriques is the most crucial pick from Melbourne Renegades as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 1077 runs and taken 11 wickets in 59 venue matches. He has also smashed 369 runs and taken four wickets in 16 head-to-head matches.

Jake Fraser McGurk

Jake Fraser McGurk is one of the most crucial picks from the Melbourne Renegades squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the top order and has already smashed 68 runs in just two venue matches.

5 Must-Picks for SIX vs REN, 2nd Match

Jake Fraser McGurk

Moises Henriques

Josh Philippe

Will Sutherland

Adam Zampa

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.