Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars will lock horns at the Docklands Stadium for the 32nd match of the Big Bash League 2024. The match will start at 1:45 PM (IST) on January 12.
BBL 2024-25, MR vs MS Head-to-head record
If you look at the record of the last 10 matches, the match has been absolutely equal. Both teams won 5-5. This shows that both teams know each other well and the match can go either way.
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Team Status
The Melbourne Renegades are currently placed at the sixth spot in the points table. They have played 7 matches out of which they have won 3 and lost 4. The team has 6 points and their net run rate is + 0.392.
On the other hand, the condition of Melbourne Stars is a bit worse. They have won 7 and lost 8 matches. They have won 3 games and lost 5. They also have 6 points, but a net run rate of – 0.356.
Probable Playing 11 Melbourne Renegades
T Seifert (WK) H Dixon, L Evans, M Harvey, J Fraser McGurk, J Wells, W Sutherland, A Zampa, T Stewart Rogers, G Sandhu, K Richardson
Probable Playing 11 Melbourne Stars
S Harper (WK) B Duckett, M Stoinis, H Cartwright, G Maxwell, T Curran, D Lawrence, B Couch, P Siddle, M Steketee, A Milne
BBL 2024-25, MR vs MS Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at the Docklands Stadium is considered to be a balanced one for both batting and bowling. The average first innings score here is 159 runs, while 144 runs in the second innings.
The temperature during the match is expected to be 32.1 C. It will be cloudy and there is a 20% chance of rain. The wind speed will be 7.90 kmph.
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Dream11 Fantasy Tips
BBL 2024-24, MR vs MS Dream11 Prediction: When creating a fantasy team, pay attention to some special players. Marcus Stoinis has scored 242 runs in 7 matches and is in good form. Ben Duckett has scored 202 runs in 5 matches. In bowling, Tom Stewart Rogers has taken 13 wickets in 7 matches.
Will Sutherland and Adam Zampa are also in great form. Stoinis or Maxwell can be a good choice for captain, while Zampa or Duckett can be picked for vice-captain.
BBL 2024-25, MR vs MS Match Prediction
BBL 2024-24, Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Match Prediction: A win in this game is crucial for both teams. Both the teams are placed at the bottom of the points table and need a win to stay in contention for the playoffs.
Given the recent form of both teams and the availability of players, Melbourne Renegades have a 55% chance of winning this match. Their bowling line-up is strong and Tim Seifert’s form is also good. The Melbourne Stars have a 45% chance of winning. However, if Maxwell and Stoinis depart, the story could be different.