BBL 2025-26 Match 18: REN vs SIX head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Melbourne Renegades will take on the Sydney Sixers in Match 18 of the BBL 2025-26 at the Marvel Stadium on Thursday, January 1. Neither side has managed to find some consistency and will look to taste a win in the upcoming match.

The Melbourne Renegades are at the bottom of the table having won just one out of three games. Tim Seifert and Oliver Peake have shown some form, but the middle order has failed to support them. Because of this, the bowlers have often been under pressure. Against a strong Sixers side, the Renegades will need a complete team effort to turn things around.

The Sydney Sixers have also had an up-and-down season. They have won just one out of their four games so far. Josh Philippe has been their best batsman so far. Jack Edwards and Daniel Hughes have been supporting him. The bowling has been led by Jack Edwards and Joel Davies, but they will be in need of more consistency if they hope for a win.

REN vs SIX: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 20
• Sydney Sixers Won: 14
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 5
• No Result: 1

REN vs SIX: Pitch Report

The Marvel Stadium generally provides a level and batting-friendly wicket. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making it easy to play strokes. Pacers who mix their pace well and spinners who bowl tight lines can still control the game. A score of around 180 is competitive, and chasing teams often enjoy an advantage under lights.

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REN vs SIX: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Fergus O’Neill, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff

Sydney Sixers (SIX): 

Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Todd Murphy, Jafer Chohan, and Kane Richardson.