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THU vs REN – BBL 2026 Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Live Streaming & Injury Updates

Published on Jan 10, 2026

THU vs REN – BBL 2026 Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Live Streaming & Injury Updates

The Big Bash League 2026 heads to the iconic Sydney Showground Stadium as Sydney Thunder face Melbourne Renegades in a high-pressure clash. With Thunder struggling and Renegades searching for consistency, this match could play a major role in the BBL points table and playoff race.

With superstars like David Warner, Daniel Sams, Josh Brown and Gurinder Sandhu in action, this contest promises huge fantasy potential and explosive cricket.

Match Details

  • Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades – BBL 2026
  • Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
  • Date: 12 January 2026
  • Time: 1:45 PM IST | 7:15 PM AEDT

Live Streaming & Telecast

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
  • Live Telecast: Star Sports Network

Weather Report – Sydney

  • Temperature: 24°C – 26°C
  • Humidity: High
  • Rain: Low probability

Weather Impact: Humidity could bring dew in the second innings, which may help batters and make chasing easier.

Pitch Report – Sydney Showground Stadium

This venue has been pace-friendly in BBL 2026.

Average Score 165

Pacers Wickets 48

Spinners Wickets 18

Pitch Insight: Fast bowlers dominate here. Swing with the new ball and bounce in death overs make this a dream venue for pacers.

Team News & Injury Updates

Sydney Thunder

No injury concerns reported. Full squad available.

Melbourne Renegades

All key players fit and available. Final XI after toss.

Team Form Guide

Sydney Thunder

  • Lost 4 of last 5 matches
  • David Warner in red-hot form
  • Daniel Sams carrying the bowling attack

Melbourne Renegades

  • Won 2 of last 5
  • Josh Brown leading the batting
  • Gurinder Sandhu dominating with the ball

Key Players to Watch

🔥 David Warner (THU)

  • 323 runs this season
  • 87.6 fantasy average
  • Perfect for flat wickets

🎯 Daniel Sams (THU)

  • 12 wickets + 79 runs
  • Bowls death overs – fantasy gold

⚡ Gurinder Sandhu (REN)

  • 14 wickets
  • Powerplay + death overs

💣 Josh Brown (REN)

  • 270 runs
  • One of the most destructive batters

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Picks

  • David Warner
  • Daniel Sams

High-Risk, High-Reward

  • Josh Brown
  • Gurinder Sandhu

Grand League Punt

  • Will Sutherland

Fantasy Strategy – THU vs REN

  • Pick more pacers (pitch heavily favors fast bowlers)
  • Prioritize top-order batters
  • Prefer players bowling in powerplay & death overs
  • Avoid stacking spinners

Disclaimer

This preview is based on recent form, venue stats, and team information. Final playing XIs and conditions may change after the toss. Always verify official team news before locking your fantasy team.

Big Bash League REN vs THU players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy Selection
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
David WarnerTHUBAT✅416LHB415491339513536.59140.431191841LB200.612.850-202787.6613323042.9287.6631.512.09
Wes AgarTHUBOWL✅61RHB21889156.84105.9508RF61763.323.898.8916.134/613361.31840566.71140.080.691.28
Will SutherlandRENALL✅53RHB42154395116.25135.91144RMF44272.840.378.9327.103/302275739975642.9773.623.435.25
Gurinder SandhuRENBOWL✅76LHB2614110209.1698.21011RFM75743.226.458.1119.514/2218782.3576321457.1875.323.825.59
Cameron BancroftTHUBAT✅121RHB1132129189531.71123.919304000-60624.714884016.7324.71.281.66
Brendan DoggettRENBOWL✅48RHB168874710.87102.35011RFM48433.128.748.3320.635/3515155100913.910.370.53
Tanveer SanghaTHUBOWL✅53RHB1173617987.804LB52683.520.017.491624/1414717.31211210917.510.30.51
Ryan HadleyTHUBOWL✅RHB00RMF000236100106.770.190.28
Hassan KhanRENALL✅87RHB63219185721.85142.991108SLA79602.930.187.8922.914/3040764.1449106571.4672.882.895.98
Daniel SamsTHUALL✅181RHB1483119649816.78151.077246LFM1772183.424.468.8716.585/3070875.5604791275687.9614.4914.75
Chris GreenTHUALL✅224RHB1475215815016.64135.351171OB2221913.327.287.0223.265/32130832.926350337.5757.531.452.6
Mohammad RizwanRENWK✅292RHB26161864811043.24125.8974997RM11222111201/22240745315141057.1453.652.753.54
Caleb JewellRENBAT✅60LHB58212107621.6125.646157000-2211010000515.260.690.93
Callum StowRENBOWL✅RHB00LWS000329.7890233.3118.250.210.32
Jason BehrendorffRENBOWL✅155RHB33211512612.58102.02012LFM1521843.622.57.5817.834/21487342383542.91046.431.011.65
Jake Fraser-McGurkRENBAT✅76RHB74314129519.88147.859202LBG101100-36732.3226102028.6340.273.283.16
Matthew GilkesTHUWK✅45LHB4237429319.02114.86594000-19857456218050178.496.687.25
Josh BrownRENBAT✅40RHB40094514023.62148.814146RM,OB102.7180-13781.1568270057.1181.7411.8818.06
Sam BillingsTHUWK✅351RHB33047683610624.15132.7335803000-248846.4371157050461.542.593.31
Nic MaddinsonTHUBAT✅144LHB1341124988720.3123.1112331SLA21131.720.157.4816.103/205734613872066.7513.330.540.69
Tim SeifertRENWK✅297RHB27335686812528.85135.4137936000-218755.1386190042.9274.828.137.64
David WilleyTHUBOWL✅324LHB23851425711822.76133.6919538LFM3013273.223.117.8217.744/7141246929150831.770.741.23
Completed matches of Sydney Thunder
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
16 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
28 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUMelbourne StarsSTA128/10 (20.0)132/1 (14.0) Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneyPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 01:45 PMAdelaideAdelaide StrikersSTRSydney ThunderTHU165/8 (20.0)159/7 (20.0) Strikers won by 6 runs
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Melbourne Renegades
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
15 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesRENBrisbane HeatHEA212/5 (20.0)198/8 (20.0) Renegades won by 14 runs
21 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR145/9 (20.0)149/3 (13.5) Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
29 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR162/9 (20.0)163/6 (19.0) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney SixersSIX164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
04 Jan - 12:35 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTAMelbourne RenegadesREN173/9 (20.0)177/6 (19.5) Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
07 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOMelbourne RenegadesREN127/10 (19.2)130/6 (20.0) Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
10 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENMelbourne StarsSTA166/7 (20.0)167/2 (15.5) Stars won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Sydney Showground Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
30 Dec - 01:45 PMPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
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