Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Melbourne Renegades (REN) in Match 33 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday, January 12.
Find below our (TBP) expert analysis for the 32nd Match of BBL 2025-26 between Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, including match details, team previews, head to head, match odds and betting tips.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) Match Details, 32nd Match - BBL 2025-26
Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Series Match No | 32nd Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 12th January 2026 |
Match Time | `07:15 PM (Local)/01:45 AM IST |
Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium |
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) Match Preview, 32nd Match - BBL 2025-26
Sydney Thunder (THU) Preview
Sydney Thunder are currently rooted to the bottom of the BBL 2025–26 points table, having managed just one win from eight matches so far.
David Warner has been the standout performer with the bat for Thunder this season, leading the run charts with 323 runs. In the bowling department, Daniel Sams has been their top wicket-taker, picking up 12 wickets.
Thunder head into this match after suffering a seven-wicket defeat against Brisbane Heat in their previous outing. Batting first, they posted a competitive total of 180 for 6 in 20 overs. Openers Matthew Gilkes and Cameron Bancroft fell early, but Warner once again anchored the innings with a classy 82 off 56 balls, which included eight fours and three sixes. Sam Billings and Nic Maddinson provided solid support, helping Thunder reach a strong total.
However, Brisbane Heat made light work of the chase. Jack Wildermuth and Usman Khawaja got them off to a flying start, with Wildermuth smashing 39 off just 15 balls and Khawaja compiling a fluent 78 from 48 deliveries, including seven fours and three sixes. Matt Renshaw then finished the job with an unbeaten 42 off 26 balls, guiding the Heat to victory in the 17th over with seven wickets to spare.
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI
David Warner (captain), Matthew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wicketkeeper), Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, David Willey, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Wes Agar
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Preview
Melbourne Renegades are currently placed seventh on the BBL 2025–26 points table, having recorded three wins and four defeats so far.
Josh Brown has been their standout performer with the bat this season, leading the run-scoring charts for the Renegades with 270 runs. On the bowling front, Gurinder Sandhu has been their most effective bowler, picking up 14 wickets.
The Renegades head into this match after an eight-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars in their previous outing. Batting first, they posted 166 for 7 in 20 overs. Tim Seifert and Jake Fraser-McGurk departed cheaply, but Josh Brown continued his impressive form with a brilliant 80 off 50 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. Once Brown was dismissed by Peter Siddle, the Renegades lost momentum and failed to capitalise on the death overs, ending with a below-par total.
In response, Melbourne Stars cruised to the target. Tom Fraser-Rogers and Sam Harper provided a blistering start, with Fraser-Rogers scoring 53 off 24 balls while Harper smashed an unbeaten 84 from 51 deliveries, including eight fours and four sixes. Harper stayed till the end as the Stars sealed the win in the 16th over with eight wickets in hand.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (w) Josh Brown, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (captain), Jason Behrendorff, Brendan Doggett, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) Head to Head
Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades have faced each other 18 times in the Big Bash League so far, with the Renegades holding a slight edge after winning 10 matches, while the Thunder have secured 8 victories.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) Pitch Report, 32nd Match - BBL 2025-26
At the Sydney Showground Stadium this BBL season, teams batting first have won two of the three matches. The pitch has favoured batters early, but as it wears, cracks bring bowlers—especially spinners—into play in the second half.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (THU vs REN) Betting Odds
According to 1xBet, Melbourne Renegades go into Match 32 of the BBL 2025–26 as favourites with odds of 1.66, while Sydney Thunder are priced at 2.27.
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: Melbourne Renegades
Match Winner: Sydney Thunder
Top Run-Scorer:
Melbourne Renegades – Mohammad Rizwan
Sydney Thunder – Sam Billings
Top Wicket-Taker:
Melbourne Renegades – Will Sutherland
Sydney Thunder – David Willey
Most Sixes:
Melbourne Renegades – Hassan Khan
Sydney Thunder – Nic Maddinson
Player of the Match: David Willey (Sydney Thunder)
Projected First-Innings Totals:
Sydney Thunder – 170+
Melbourne Renegades – 160+
Match Handicap: Sydney Thunder
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