Who will win Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020?
Table-topping Melbourne Stars will bid for more Melbourne Derby success when they take on the winless Renegades at Marvel Stadium. The match takes place on January 10 and the live action gets underway at 19:10 local time.
Melbourne Stars have won six of their seven matches so far, including their eight-wicket derby win – thanks to Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell’s third-wicket partnership – when these teams met at the MCG.
That was on of seven defeats for the Renegades so far, out of seven matches. They sit bottom of the league with zero points – their winless streak having been extended when they failed to defend 175/5 against Perth Scorchers last time out.
MLR vs MLS, BBL 2020: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: Fox Sports, Seven Network, Sony Six, BT Sport, SuperSport, Sony Ten Network, BeIn Sports
Live streaming: SonyLiv, Kayo Sports, SuperSport Live, Foxtel Sports, Optus Sport
MLR vs MLS Toss Prediction
The Stars won the toss and elected to field last time out, and the Renegades may look to do the same in this game.
MLR vs MLS Weather Report
Melbourne will be hit by wind and rain in the evening, with temperatures dropping dramatically. There may be a break in the weather to get this game on, but there will be some mopping up to do at Marvel Stadium.
MLR vs MLS Pitch Condition
Marvel Stadium generally provides a balanced pitch for an even battle between bat and ball – a score of 150 (if they get a full game on) could be a good one.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020...
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Playing 11
MLR Team News
Samit Patel has been called up as an overseas replacement for injured Harry Gurney and slotted straight into the side last time out, while international call-ups mean Aaron Finch and Kane Richardson are now absent. Dan Christian will lead the team, while Joe Mennie could be in line to replace the latter. Tom Cooper is also set for a recall.
MLR Key Players
Shaun Marsh: The veteran Western Australian has now scored 235 runs having signed for the Renegades for this season. He is closing in on 6,000 T20 runs as he prepares for his 178th innings in the format.
Sam Harper: Passed his audition for opening in place of Finch, hitting 73 from 46 balls last time out. He has scored 130 runs in his last three innings.
Richard Gleeson: Showed the form that has been missing too often this season when he claimed 3-35 last time out. It takes him to six wickets for the season and proved he can counter the absence of Gurney and Richardson.
MLR Team Form
Melbourne Renegades remain winless after seven matches so far this season. They failed to defend 142/9 in the last Melbourne Derby, losing by eight wickets, and Sam Harper’s 73 from 46 balls proved in vain last time out as they lost to Perth Scorchers by six wickets despite posting 175/5.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing 11
Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Harris, Shaun Marsh, Tom Cooper, Dan Christian (c), Jack Wildermuth, Beau Webster, Samit Patel, Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Joe Mennie
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
MLS Team News
Haris Rauf returned last time out with Pat Brown having been ruled out injured, and took a hat-trick too. Dale Steyn’s stint has ended, and the Stars are without Peter Handscomb and Adam Zampa due to international duty, but keeping Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis is a huge bonus. Nic Maddinson is also out injured, so Sam Elliott, Seb Gotch and Lance Morris come into the squad.
MLS Key Players
Marcus Stoinis: Three consecutive half-centuries, including 68* when these teams last met has taken the Stars’ opener to 389 runs for the season.
Glenn Maxwell: Top-scored with 59* last time out, having hit 40* in the previous game – against the Renegades. He averages 100 for his last four innings, because of how often he is not out.
Haris Rauf: Big shoes to fill with Dale Steyn’s departure, but he impressed once again with 3-23 – including a hat-trick in the final over – against Sydney Thunder last time out. He now has 13 wickets in four appearances this BBL 2019-20 season.
MLS Team Form
Four wins in a row have lifted Melbourne Stars to six wins in seven matches this season. They maintained their excellent form as Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell led them to an eight-wicket win when they last faced the Renegades, and the two of them hit half-centuries again last time out against Sydney Thunder. They were chasing 146 to win after Haris Rauf’s hat-trick, and Stoinis and Maxwell ensured they got home with six wickets and 2.1 overs to spare.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dunk (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Seb Gotch, Clinton Hinchcliffe, Haris Rauf, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dan Worrall
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Once again, Melbourne Stars are big favourites to win this game.
MLR Bet365 Odds
- MLR to Win the Match: Melbourne Renegades are massive 2.62 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- MLR Top Batsman: Without Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh is 3.00 to be the Renegades’ top team batsman with Bet365. Marcus Harris is 4.50 and Sam Harper is 5.00 after his half-century last time out. Beau Webster was also in good form last time and he is 6.00 with Bet365.
- MLR Top Bowler: Cameron Boyce can be backed at 4.33 to be the Renegades’ top team bowler, while Joe Mennie is 4.50 and Richard Gleeson can be backed at the same price.
MLS Bet365 Odds
- MLS to Win the Match: Melbourne Stars are 1.53 favourites with Bet365 to beat the Renegades.
- MLS Top Batsman: Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell are both in top form. Stoinis is 3.25 to be the Stars’ top team batsman with Bet365 and Maxwell is 4.50. Ben Dunk is 5.00.
- MLS Top Bowler: Haris Rauf took a hat-trick in his last game and can be backed at 3.00 with Bet365 to be the Stars’ top bowler. Sandeep Lamichhane is 4.33 and Nathan Coulter-Nile is 4.50.
🏆 Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Melbourne Stars are in superb form and the Renegades are in all sorts of trouble. This should be a one-sided Melbourne derby.
Jan 10, 2020
13:40 IST / 8:10 GMT
Docklands Stadium - Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne star will win the match today.