Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Playing 11: Check pitch report, weather update and match prediction

The Melbourne Renegades will face the already eliminated Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium, with the match holding significant importance for the Renegades as they look to keep their season alive. The Thunder have made changes to their squad, while the Renegades have been strengthened by the return of Adam Zampa.

Sydney Thunder have dropped fast bowler Nathan McAndrew after consecutive expensive outings, conceding over 10 runs per over against the Strikers and 15 an over in the loss to the Hurricanes. Australia Under-19 World Cup winner Charlie Anderson has been included in the squad and is in line to make his Big Bash League debut. Captain David Warner has been named despite a knee knock sustained while scoring 82 off 56 balls against the Heat. The club said Warner would work closely with the medical team over the next 24 hours in a bid to be fit for the Thunder’s final home game.

Melbourne Renegades have welcomed back Australian white-ball spinner Adam Zampa, who has recovered from a neck strain that kept him out of the previous four matches. Spin-bowling allrounder Matthew Spoors has been left out following Zampa’s return. The Renegades will be without Test quick Brendan Doggett due to minor hamstring awareness, with veteran Andrew Tye named as his replacement. Paceman Tom Rogers remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Playing 11

The playing XIs for the match have not been officially announced. The Sydney Thunder squad includes David Warner (c), Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, David Willey, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Wes Agar, Charlie Anderson, Tom Andrews and Sam Konstas.

The Melbourne Renegades squad comprises Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow, Harry Dixon, Sam Elliott, Adam Zampa and Andrew Tye.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Pitch report

The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium has been on the flatter side this season but still offers assistance to bowlers. The three matches played at the venue have produced totals of 208, 202 and 198, suggesting another high-scoring contest. Overcast conditions could provide early movement for the fast bowlers.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades: Match venue weather update

Weather conditions in Sydney on Monday evening are expected to be overcast, with passing showers in some areas. The temperature is likely to hover between 21 and 23°C, with humidity around 74 percent.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Match prediction

Sydney Thunder have struggled for consistency throughout the season, with David Warner being their standout performer. Melbourne Renegades have been the more balanced side and are backed to win the match.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Live streaming

The Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades match will be streamed live in India on JioHotstar and telecast on the Star Sports Network.