Predictions for January 1 in the Big Bash League 2025–26, as Melbourne Renegades face Sydney Sixers before Hobart Hurricanes take on Perth Scorchers.
Here are the Match Predictions for Big Bash League 2025-26, 18th Match – Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers and 19th Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, to be played on the 1st of January at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne and Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Ground Stat:
Range of average 1st Innings Total at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Big Bash League) – 140-160
Range of average 2nd Innings Total at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Big Bash League) – 130-150
Range of average 1st Innings Total at Bellerive Oval, Hobart (Big Bash League) – 150-170
Range of average 2nd Innings Total at Bellerive Oval, Hobart (Big Bash League) – 130-150
Points Table
18th Match – Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers (Docklands Stadium, Melbourne)
Current Form Melbourne Renegades:
Melbourne Renegades are currently placed at the 7th position on points table with 1 win and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Tim Seifert with 162 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Jason Behrendorff with 4 scalps under his belt.
Melbourne Renegades have lost their previous match against Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets.
Melbourne Renegades batted first and they posted a total of 162 for 9 in 20 overs. Josh Brown and Tim Seifert got their team off to a flying start. They smashed 26 runs each at the top to lay a solid foundation for a big total. However, after these two got out, the run rate slowed down. The middle order batters failed to take any advantage of the situation their openers placed them into. Nathan Ellis bowled exceptionally well. He picked up 3 wickets for just 30 runs in his spell to help restrict Melbourne Renegades to an under par total of 162.
During the chase, Hobart Hurricanes lost their star player Mitchell Owen quite early into the innings. After his dismissal, Tim Ward and Beau Webster batted really well and scored 30 and 27 runs respectively. A couple of wickets fell in quick succession in the middle overs but Matthew Wade had their back. He smashed 43 runs in just 20 balls, stayed not out and took Hobart Hurricanes home in the 19th over with 4 wickets in hand.
Current Form Sydney Sixers:
Sydney Sixers on the other hand are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 1 win and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Josh Philippe with 180 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Jack Edwards with 8 scalps under his belt.
Sydney Sixers have lost their previous match against Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets.
Sydney Sixers batted first and they posted a total of 144 before being bowled out. Babar Azam got out without troubling the scorers much. After his dismissal, Hughes smashed 60 runs in just 42 balls, hitting 8 fours and 1 six. He didn’t get any support from the other batters though as wickets kept falling in regular succession at the other end. Tom Curran and Peter Siddle bowled exceptionally well. They picked up 3 wickets each and helped bowl Sydney Sixers out for 144.
During the chase, Joe Clarke got out cheaply. Sam Harper then took the responsibility of taking Melbourne Stars over the line. He smashed 110 runs off 60 balls, stayed not out and won the game for Melbourne Stars comfortably in the 18th over with 7 wickets in hand.
Batting Stats T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Melbourne Renegades
Will Sutherland (C), Tim Seifert, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Hassan Khan, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers
Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (C), Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Todd Murphy, Kane Richardson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Josh Philippe, Hayden Kerr, Sam Curran
Match Prediction – Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Melbourne Renegades
Who will win? – Sydney Sixers
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Ollie Peake (Melbourne Renegades), Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades), Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers)
Most Sixes – Will Sutherland (Melbourne Renegades), Jack Edwards (Sydney Sixers)
Player of the Match– Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
Team Scores Batting first – Sydney Sixers 170+, Melbourne Renegades 180+
Match Handicap: Sydney Sixers
Wicket Takers T20
19th Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers (Bellerive Oval, Hobart)
Current Form Perth Scorchers:
Perth Scorchers are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 2 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Cooper Connolly with 170 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Cooper Connolly with 5 scalps under his belt.
Perth Scorchers have won their previous match against Sydney Thunder by 71 runs.
Perth Scorchers batted first and they posted a huge total of 202 for 8 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen got out without troubling the scorers much. Josh Inglis scored 13 runs but he also fell at a wrong time to Daniel Sams. Ashton Turner then turned things on. He smashed 99 runs in just 41 balls, hitting 8 fours and 8 sixes. On the back of his brilliance with the bat, Perth Scorchers managed to get to 202 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, David Warner and Matthew Gilkes got their team off to a flying start. They stitched a partnership of 60 runs for the 1st wicket. After these two got out though, wickets started to fall in regular succession and Sydney Thunder looked in all sorts of bother. Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly picked up 2 wickets each to help bowl Sydney Thunder out for 131, losing the match by 71 runs.
Current Form Hobart Hurricanes:
Hobart Hurricanes are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 4 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Nikhil Chaudhary with 180 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Rishad Hossain with 8 scalps under his belt.
Hobart Hurricanes have won their previous match against Melbourne Renegades by 4 wickets.
Melbourne Renegades batted first and they posted a total of 162 for 9 in 20 overs. Josh Brown and Tim Seifert got their team off to a flying start. They smashed 26 runs each at the top to lay a solid foundation for a big total. However, after these two got out, the run rate slowed down. The middle order batters failed to take any advantage of the situation their openers placed them into. Nathan Ellis bowled exceptionally well. He picked up 3 wickets for just 30 runs in his spell to help restrict Melbourne Renegades to an under par total of 162.
During the chase, Hobart Hurricanes lost their star player Mitchell Owen quite early into the innings. After his dismissal, Tim Ward and Beau Webster batted really well and scored 30 and 27 runs respectively. A couple of wickets fell in quick succession in the middle overs but Matthew Wade had their back. He smashed 43 runs in just 20 balls, stayed not out and took Hobart Hurricanes home in the 19th over with 4 wickets in hand.
Most 6’s T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (C), Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis (C), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Beau Webster, Jake Weatherald, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed, Mac Wright, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O’Neill, Ollie Peake
Match Prediction – Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers
Who will win? – Perth Scorchers
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Beau Webster (Hobart Hurricanes)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Brody Couch (Perth Scorchers), Rishad Hossain (Hobart Hurricanes)
Most Sixes – Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers), Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes)
Player of the Match – Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers)
Team Scores Batting first – Hobart Hurricanes 165+, Perth Scorchers 175+
Match Handicap: Perth Scorchers
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