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THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 40, BBL 2023-24

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 40th match of the BBL 2023-24 between THU vs REN to be played in Sydney.
The playoffs of the ongoing edition of Big Bash League will begin on January 19 (Friday). There are a couple of games left in this tournament. Match No. 40 will see a contest between the two teams that have finished at the bottom of the points table.
It will be a clash between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades on Wednesday at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. Thunder are at the bottom, while Renegades are just above them. Both have been eliminated from the tournament, but they will look to end the season with a win.
THU vs REN: Match Details
Match: Sydney Thunder (THU) vs Melbourne Renegades (REN) Match 40, Big Bash League (BBL 2023-24)
Match Date: January 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 01:45 P.M. IST / 07:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
THU vs REN: Head-to-Head: THU (7) – REN (10)
These two teams have played a total of 17 matches against each other. Renegades are ahead with 10 wins, while Thunder have won seven games.
THU vs REN: Weather Report
There is a prediction of light thunderstorms and rain on Wednesday in Sydney, with a temperature of 27°C and a humidity level of 76 percent. The moderate wind speed will be 26 km/h.
THU vs REN: Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium is helpful for the bowlers as it offers seam and grip. The pacers will enjoy bowling at this venue, and the overcast conditions will also help them more. Overall, it is a low-scoring venue.
THU vs REN: Predicted XIs:
Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha
Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox (wk), Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland (c), Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Fergus O Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 THU vs REN Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Shaun Marsh, David Warner, Alex Hales, J Fraser McGurk
All-rounders: Chris Green, Will Sutherland, Daniel Sams, F ONeil
Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Akeal Hosein
Captain First-Choice: Daniel Sams || Captain Second-Choice: Cameron Bancroft
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Will Sutherland || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Alex Hales
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 THU vs REN Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Cameron Bancroft, Jordan Cox
Batters: Shaun Marsh, David Warner, J Fraser McGurk
All-rounders: Chris Green, Will Sutherland, Daniel Sams, F ONeil
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Adam Zampa
Captain First-Choice: Shaun Marsh || Captain Second-Choice: Akeal Hosein
Vice-Captain First-Choice: David Warner || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Cameron Bancroft
THU vs REN: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have struggled so far and have nothing much to say about their performances. However, Renegades are coming off a win, so we back them to win.
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