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The 23rd match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 You will see the Melbourne Renegades assume the Melbourne Stars at The Gabba in Brisbane.
The Renegades are currently 6th in the points table with 4 points, but are under pressure after two consecutive defeats, including a recent 5-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, the stars are at the bottom of the standings, having achieved only one victory in six games. However, they will take confidence from their most recent performance, a morale-boosting five-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat. This clash promises to be a critical encounter as both teams strive to rejuvenate their campaigns.
Big Bash League 2024-25, match 23
- Date and time: January 4; 8:15 am GMT/ 7:15 pm local/ 1:45 pm IST
- Event: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The MCG pitch is expected to provide a balanced competition between bat and ball. At first, players, especially those with the new ball, may find some help, while the surface is likely to become more favorable for batsmen as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and pace, the pitch should encourage aggressive stroke play, offering batters opportunities to score freely. However, larger boundaries could affect the scoring rate, demanding a combination of accuracy and power from batsmen. This dynamic sets the stage for an intriguing battle as the teams work to balance offense and defense. The conditions promise an exciting match, which will require both pitchers and hitters to adapt to the changing challenges.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- goalie: Tim Seifert
- hitters: Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell
- all terrain:Glenn Maxwell, Marcos StoinisWill Sutherland
- bowlers: Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Mark Steketee
REN vs STA Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
Option 1: Will Sutherland (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Option 2: Ben Duckett (c), Jacob Bethell (vc)
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REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sam Harper, Daniel Lawrence, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson
REN vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 4, 8:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Campbell Kellaway
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Xavier Crone, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Jonathan Wells, Callum Stow
