Get the best REN vs STA match 30 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 30th encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars.
REN vs STA Match 30 Prediction
The Melbourne derby fires up Docklands Stadium today! This game happens on January 10, 2026. Match 30 of BBL 2026 brings massive bragging rights for both city rivals. The form couldn’t be more contrasting between these two sides at the moment.
Melbourne Stars started BBL 2026 like a house on fire honestly. Four straight wins had everyone believing they’d dominate this season. Then disaster struck – three consecutive losses flipped everything upside down. Two defeats in the final overs must hurt badly. They’re desperate to stop this slide today.
Melbourne Renegades have been steady without being spectacular this season. Three wins and three losses from six games show their balanced approach. Recent victories against these same teams, the Stars and Perth Scorchers, have significantly boosted their confidence. REN vs STA history this season already favours them.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Docklands Stadium has interesting characteristics for BBL 2026 matches. Teams batting first enjoy better success rates historically here. The pitch report suggests this trend continues. First innings totals often prove difficult to chase down.
Here’s what makes this pitch tricky – it behaves differently throughout. Early on, it plays reasonably well for batting. As matches progress though, the surface becomes double-paced and unpredictable. Pace bowlers using variations can dominate completely here.
Batsmen should attack during the powerplay and death overs aggressively. Middle overs become testing periods where wickets fall regularly.
The weather looks pleasant for tonight’s contest at Docklands. Temperatures between 16-20°C with 69% humidity expected. Clear skies guarantee uninterrupted action.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 29
Melbourne Renegades: 11
Melbourne Stars: 18
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Playing XI
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow
Melbourne Stars (STA) Playing XI
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
REN vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Sam Harper
Batsmen: Josh Brown, Thomas Rogers
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (vc), Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Mohammad Rizwan can be a top Dream11 pick.
- Marcus Stoinis is an ideal captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Preview: Players to Avoid
- Sam Hain is out as the team report indicates he’s missing from the Playing XI.
- Hamish McKenzie won’t feature in today’s derby battle.
This REN vs STA Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests STA have 53% chances to win and 47% for REN.
