Thu Jan 01 08:30:00 UTC 2026: ## Renegades Ring in 2026 at Marvel Stadium with Sixers Clash

Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne Renegades are set to kick off the new year and their 2026 Big Bash League (BBL|15) campaign at Marvel Stadium, hosting the Sydney Sixers in a highly anticipated match on Thursday, January 1st.

The Renegades will be looking to bounce back from a string of recent losses and secure their second win of the season, while the Sixers are aiming to climb into the top half of the standings with a victory.

The match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM AEDT, with the bat flip taking place at 3:15 PM. Cricket fans can catch the action live on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, or listen on ABC and SEN Radio.

Team News:

  • Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland will lead the Renegades, with Adam Zampa sidelined due to a strained neck muscle sustained in the previous match against the Hobart Hurricanes. Fergus O’Neill returns to the squad in Zampa’s absence.
  • Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques will captain the Sixers, with Hayden Kerr and Mitch Perry returning to the squad. Kane Richardson and Jake Scott have been omitted.

Players to Watch:

  • Jake Fraser-McGurk (Renegades): After a slow start to the season, Fraser-McGurk will be eager to replicate his stunning 95-run performance from last season’s final game at Marvel Stadium.
  • Jack Edwards (Sixers): The in-form all-rounder will be looking to continue his strong start to the season with both bat and ball after claiming a career-best figures of 5-26 in their Sydney Smash win over the Thunder.

Tickets for the match are available for purchase online. Fans can stay up-to-date with live scores, match highlights, and post-match reactions on cricket.com.au and the CA Live and Big Bash apps.

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