REN vs STA, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars

His 23rd game Big Bash League 2024-25 he will see it Melbourne Renegades undertake it Melbourne Stars at The Gabba in Brisbane.

The Renegades currently sit 6th in the points table with 4 points but are under pressure after two back-to-back defeats, including a recent 5-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, the stars are at the bottom of the standings, having just one win in six matches. However, they will take confidence from their most recent performance, a morale-boosting 5-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat. This clash promises to be a crucial encounter as both teams look to revive their campaigns.

Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 23

• Date and time: January 4; 8:15 am GMT/ 7:15 p.m. local/ 1:45 p.m. IST
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report

The pitch at the MCG is expected to offer a balanced match between bat and ball. Early on, bowlers, especially those with the new ball, may find some help, while the surface is likely to become more favorable to the batters as the game progresses.

With consistent bounce and pace, the pitch should encourage aggressive stroke play, offering batters opportunities to score freely. However, longer boundaries could affect the scoring rate, requiring a mix of accuracy and power from the batsmen. This dynamic sets the stage for an interesting battle as the teams work to balance offense and defense. The conditions promise an exciting contest, requiring both bowlers and batsmen to adapt to the evolving challenges.

REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
• Bangs: Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell
• Comprehensive: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus StoinisWill Sutherland
• Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Mark Steketee

REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Option 1: Will Sutherland (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Option 2: Ben Duckett (c), Jacob Bethell (vc)

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REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Sam Harper, Daniel Lawrence, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson

REN vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 4, 8:15am GMT):

Platoons:

Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Campbell Kellaway

Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Xavier Crone, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Jonathan Wells, Callum Congest

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