BBL 2025-26: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Match 33: The exciting action continues in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, with Sydney Thunder taking on Melbourne Renegades in Match 33 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday, January 12. Let's find out who will win today's BBL match!
THU vs REN (Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades) Match Details
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Monday, 12th January 2026 |
| Time | 01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT) |
THU vs REN Match Previews
With just one win in eight matches, it's no surprise that Sydney Thunder are at the bottom of the points table. Although they are out of the playoff race, they can at least try to spoil Melbourne Renegades' slim remaining hopes.
For Melbourne Renegades, every remaining match in the league stage is essentially a knockout game. They need to win all three of their remaining matches to have any chance of progressing in the tournament. Therefore, they will be looking to play their best cricket against the Thunder on Monday.
THU vs REN Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium offers a good batting surface, with the average score hovering around 170-180 due to the short boundaries. Data from previous seasons shows that some matches have seen scores exceeding 200 on the flat surface, although historically, chasing teams have had a slight advantage.
Initially, fast bowlers benefit from seam movement and pace, but later, especially under the lights, the pitch becomes easier for batsmen. Spinners get some grip and turn in the middle overs, making batsmen who play spin well crucial.
In 58 BBL matches played at the venue, the average first-innings score has been 145, while the average second-innings score is 123, with the team batting second winning 31 times. This season's BBL matches have seen high totals like 208 and 202, indicating that the pitch is conducive to batting.
Who will win today's BBL match between Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades?
Aaj ka THU vs REN match kon jeetega: The Melbourne Renegades are more likely to win today's BBL Match 33 against the Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Showground Stadium. While both teams have had mixed performances this season, predictions favor the Renegades due to their superior head-to-head record and the good form of their key players.
The Sydney Thunder are at the bottom of the table with only one win in eight matches and recently suffered a heavy 7-wicket defeat against the Brisbane Heat. The Melbourne Renegades, currently 7th in the standings, have won three matches, including close victories against the Heat and the Scorchers, but lost their last match against the Stars by 8 wickets.
In 18 BBL encounters, the Renegades hold the advantage with 10 wins against the Thunder; recent analysis suggests the Renegades have a 66% win rate at the Sydney Showground.
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