REN vs STA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2024
We have another derby game to look forward to in this week’s 2023/24 Big Bash League fixtures and this time it is the turn of the Melbourne clubs who face off on Saturday evening at the Marvel Stadium. The Renegades are bottom of the table with three points from eight fixtures with the Stars in fifth place. Read on as we preview this game. Match 36 of the tournament gets underway at 19:15 local time in Melbourne.
It has been a very poor campaign once again for Melbourne Renegades but they will hope that the intensity and scrutiny of a derby game will give them an opportunity to beat the Stars. However, they will need to perform far better across all disciplines if they are to get the win.
Melbourne Stars got off to a poor start in this year’s BBL but then went on a brilliant run of results. They are in the mix for a play-off place but must record another win in this match. They should have enough, particularly with the bat, to win this fixture.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
REN vs STA Match Toss Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes chose to field first before winning the last game at this venue so we predict that both skippers will want to chase a total and field first if they win the toss.
REN vs STA Pitch Report
We can expect to see a pitch which gives the bowlers plenty of encouragement at the Marvel Stadium. A par score will be no higher than 165-170.
Melbourne Weather Report
No rain is forecast across Saturday evening in Melbourne although there will be plenty of cloud cover. The temperature will be in the high teens with humid levels also at a high level.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2024
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Playing 11
REN Team News
With keeper-batter Quinton de Kock now back in his native South Africa for this year’s SA20 tournament, we can expect the experienced Aaron Finch to return to the Renegades XI for this game. Finch has already announced that this will be his last BBL so he will be keen to contribute in this his final Melbourne derby.
REN Key Players
- Jordan Cox - The keeper-batter has an excellent opportunity to push for full England honours with a big performance in this match. He hit three fours and three sixes in the last game.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk - The 21 year old has been the standout performer with the bat for Melbourne Renegades this campaign and he is starting to appear on the radar of Australia’s selector’s.
- Fergus O’Neill - The 22 year old enjoyed his first game in the BBL and we expect him to do the same in this derby after he dismissed Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott in the last match.
- Adam Zampa - On a slow pitch, we anticipate that the Australian international spinner will be tough to face in this game. He bowls accurately and will get turn from the surface.
REN Team Form
Melbourne Renegades have been very disappointing this season and have lost four of their last five matches.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing 11
Shaun Marsh, Jordan Cox (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland (c), Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
STA Team News
We expect to see at least one change for Melbourne Stars from their defeat to Sydney Sixers in Match 28. Scott Boland will have re-joined the Australia Test squad ahead of their series with West Indies and Mark Steketee is predicted to come back into the team.
STA Key Players
- Glenn Maxwell - The captain only knows one way to bat and he does it in a remarkably consistent manner. He hit 31 runs from only 14 balls in his last innings.
- Marcus Stoinis - The powerful batting all-rounder comes into this match after top-scoring for the Stars in their last match with an unbeaten 34.
- Joel Paris - The 31 year old pace bowler went wicketless in the defeat to Sydney Sixers but has been a regular wicket taker across this year’s tournament.
- Imad Wasim - The experienced left-arm slow bowler will be looking forward to locking horns with the Renegades again after dismissing Jordan Cox in the last Melbourne derby.
STA Team Form
Melbourne Stars were on an excellent run of wins before they were beaten by 7 wickets by Sydney Sixers in their last match of BBL 2023-24.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Thomas Rogers, Dan Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Peter Handscomb (wk), Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
This will be the 26th Melbourne derby in the BBL and it is the Renegades who lead overall 16-9. However, the last four matches have been shared and the Stars easily won by 8 wickets with 12 balls remaining in the last head to head.
STA vs REN Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
STA Won |
REN Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
25 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
With their positions in the table, it is no surprise to see Melbourne Stars as favourites to win this derby. The Renegades are 2.25 with the Stars at 1.57.
Who will win Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match?
Melbourne Renegades have some players in good form and some young players with points to prove but overall they have struggled across this competition. The Stars have produced some remarkable victories and we expect them to come out on top.
🏆 Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
The city of Melbourne will come to a standstill as the two premier cricket teams fight it out at the Marvel Stadium on Saturday evening! And we expect both teams to put on a show in what should be an exciting, if low-scoring in comparison to some games, contest. Melbourne Renegades are likely to raise their performance for this match but we do not think they will have enough to win the fixture. Our prediction is for Melbourne Stars to win.
Melbourne Stars to beat Melbourne Renegades
Jan 13, 2024
14:00 IST / 8:30 GMT
Docklands Stadium - Melbourne, Australia
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