REN vs SIX Dream11 Prediction (BBL, Match 18), in Melbourne, Jan 1, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report

REN vs SIX Today Match Dream11 Prediction: Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on Sydney Sixers (SIX) in Match 18 of the Big Bash League 2025-26. Below you’ll find the Dream11 team prediction, pitch report, playing XI, captain/vice-captain picks, and key stats to help with your fantasy lineup.

REN vs SIX Match 18 Details

REN vs SIX Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records

Melbourne Renegades Team News & Analysis

Team News – The Melbourne Renegades have made one squad change for clash with the Sydney Sixers, with Adam Zampa sidelined due to injury. Melbourne Renegades lost their last match against against Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets. In that match, Ollie Peake delivered a solid performance, scoring 29 runs in 22 balls, while Josh Brown added 26 runs off 13 balls. On the bowling side, Adam Zampa and Gurinder Sandhu picked up 3 and 1 wickets respectively.

• Top Order Batter – Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan
• Middle Order Batter – Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Hassan Khan
• Lower Order Batter – Will Sutherland
• PowerPlay Bowler – Jason Behrendorff, Gurinder Sandhu
• Middle Over Bowler – Andrew Tye, Will Sutherland, F O Neill
• Death Over Bowler – Andrew Tye and Will Sutherland

Sydney Sixers Team News & Analysis

Sydney Sixers also lost their last match against Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets. In that match, Daniel Hughes played a brilliant knock, scoring 60 runs in 42 balls, while Moises Henriques added 18 runs off 19 balls. On the bowling side, Joel Davies and Sean Abbott picked up 2 and 1 wickets respectively.

• Top Order Batter – Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe
• Middle Order Batter – Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards
• Lower Order Batter – Ben Dwarshuis and Joel Davies
• PowerPlay Bowler – Sean Abbott, Jack Edwards
• Middle Over Bowler – Kane Richardson, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies
• Death Over Bowler – Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson and Ben Dwarshuis

REN vs SIX Probable Playing XI & Key Players

Key Players For Melbourne Renegades

• Top Batters: Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake
• Top Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Gurinder Sandhu

Key Players For Sydney Sixers

• Top Batters: Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes
• Top Bowlers: Jack Edwards, Joel Davies

Pitch Report & Weather Update (Docklands Stadium, Melbourne)

Pitch Report

The average first-innings total in T20s at Docklands Stadium generally sits in the mid-150 to 160 range, but for this match, anything around 180 should put serious pressure on the chasing team.

Of the 68 domestic T20 matches played at Docklands Stadium, 39 have been won by teams chasing, clearly suggesting that batting second is usually the better option here.

Weather Update

With the roof closed at Docklands Stadium, conditions remain consistent throughout the match, eliminating any weather influence. The drop-in pitch is generally hard and true, allowing batters to play freely from the start.

Short square boundaries and a fast outfield help maintain high scoring rates, while bowlers need to depend more on variations and wider lines rather than natural movement.

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Recent Performance 2025-26

REN vs SIX Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match BBL 2025-26

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match

For Small League

• Tim Seifert
• Ollie Peake
• Josh Philippe
• Daniel Hughes

For Grand League

• Jason Behrendorff
• Gurinder Sandhu
• Jack Edwards
• Joel Davies

FAQ – REN vs SIX BBL|15 Quick Summaries

Which are the Key Players For Melbourne Renegades (REN)?

Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake, Jason Behrendorff, and Gurinder Sandhu will be the key players for Team REN.

Which are the Key Players For Sydney Sixers (SIX)?

Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, and Joel Davies will be the key players for Team SIX.

What’s the pitch report for Docklands Stadium, Melbourne?

Fast bowlers enjoy this drop-in pitch as the ball skids on under lights. While batters trust the even bounce, spinners find it tricky to extract turn on this flat surface.

Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s REN vs SIX match?

Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake, Josh Philippe, and Daniel Hughes will be good options for C/VC.

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