Who Will Win Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars will hope for a turnaround of fortunes when they face Melbourne Renegades for the second time this season. This 26th game of the Big Bash League 2017/18 will be played on January 12 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Live action is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM local time.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2017/18....
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Playing 11
With Aaron Finch and Cameron White not available, it will be up to the likes of Marcus Harris, Tim Ludeman and Brad Hogg to score the big runs at the top. Allrounders Dwayne Bravo and Mohammad Nabi will be the team's biggest hopes in the middle order. Harris has been their next best batsman after White and so he will be expected to lead the charge with the bat. Bravo, Nabi and Brad Hogg have done a good job with the ball and it will be up to them to apply pressure on the Stars. Bravo has been the pick of the lot with 12 wickets in 6 matches.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing 11
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Beau Webster, Brad Hogg, Dwayne Bravo (c), Matthew Short, Brad Hodge, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Richardson, Tom Cooper, Tim Ludeman (wk), Marcus Harris, Jack Wildermuth
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
Glenn Maxwell has now scored two fifties in three games. The allrounder struck a 39-ball 60 in the last game against Adelaide Strikers and the team's middle order is going to rely heavily on him. Luke Wright can be dangerous with his attacking approach and it will be crucial for the Stars that he gets going. Skipper John Hastings caused a few problems for the Renegades last time and the Stars will back him for another good bowling performance here. Michael Beer could also be handy with his left-arm spin.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
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John Hastings (c), Luke Wright, Ben Dunk, Glenn Maxwell, Kevin Pietersen, Peter Handscomb (wk), Seb Gotch, James Faulkner, Scott Boland, Jackson Coleman, Michael Beer
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Melbourne Renegades are having a good BBL 07 and they are the favorites amongst the bookmakers to win this game at a 1.72 offer on Betfair. They have won four and lost two out of six league matches and are currently placed third on the points table. Melbourne Stars on the other hand are having a horrible season with defeats in their first five fixtures. They are languishing at the bottom of the table and are the underdogs for this game at a 2.14 offer on Betfair.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Melbourne Stars have the upper hand as far as head-to-head statistics are concerned, winning 8 out of the 12 matches played between these two sides in the past. However in their most recent encounter last week, it was the Renegades who emerged victorious by six wickets. Though they do have the home advantage in their favor, having lost four of their past five matches at this venue will be a major concern for them. Nevertheless, the Renegades have been a far better side than the Stars this season and we predict them to come up trumps here.
Final Verdict: Back Melbourne Renegades to beat Melbourne Stars at 1.72 on betfair.
Jan 12, 2018
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Docklands Stadium - Melbourne, Australia
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