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This will be the 23rd game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Melbourne Stars will take on the Melbourne Renegades at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. The match will be played on 4th January 2025 at 1:45 PM IST.
Melbourne Stars registered their first win of BBL 14 in the last game against Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets. They are at the bottom of the table with 1 win and 5 defeats in 6 games. Marcus Stoinis form and Dan Lawrence performing well in his first game were the biggest positives for them. The bowlers were brilliant as well for the Stars. They’ll be confident going into this ‘Melbourne-Darby’ game.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades have now lost 2 games in a row. They are in the 6th position with 2 wins and 3 defeats after 5 matches. They’ve failed to perform as a team in the last few games. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s form is a big concern for them. Tim Seifert too has failed in the last two games. Josh Brown was at his best in the last game which is a good sign for them. Adam Zampa too picked up 2 wickets. The Renegades will be eager for a strong comeback in this match.
BBL: STA vs REN Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Dan Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Xavier Crone/Callum Stow, Kane Richardson
STA vs REN BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at MCG will be a balanced one with something for everyone. There will be movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball. Spinners will get some assistance as well and the big dimensions will further aid them. The pitch will be a good one for batting and the batters can play their shots. Scores in the range of 150-170 are expected in this game. Teams will look to chase if they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in 3 to 4 batters from both sides.
- You can avoid new ball bowlers from the second innings.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
STA vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- Marcus Stoinis has been the best player for Melbourne Stars in BBL 14.
- He’s the second-highest run-scorer of this season with 194 runs in 6 games at an average of 32.33. Stoinis is expected to bowl 2-3 overs in this match.
Tom Stewart Rogers (REN)
- Tom Stewart Rogers is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker of this season with 10 wickets in 5 games. He’s the best bowler for the Renegades.
- He has picked up at least one wicket in every game in BBL 14.
Ben Duckett (STA)
- Ben Duckett has 135 runs in 4 innings this season at an average of 33.75 and has struck at 168.75.
- Duckett is a good player of spin bowling and can score big on his day. He will be a top fantasy pick.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Melbourne Stars bats first
- Jacob Bethell and Jake Fraser-McGurk will be the top differential picks.
- Tom Stewart Rogers and Will Sutherland will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping Peter Siddle.
If Melbourne Renegades bats first
- Mark Steketee and Jacob Bethell will be the top differential picks.
- Dropping Josh Brown can be worth the risk.
- Marcus Stoinis, Ben Duckett and Adam Zampa will be good C/VC picks.
STA vs REN BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
