Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 36 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars – Will the MLR see the second win of the season after losing the MLS? | Jan 13

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Match Analysis

In this week’s 2023–24 Big Bash League games, we have another derby to look forward to. On Saturday night at Marvel Stadium, the Melbourne clubs will square off against each other. With three points from eight games, the Renegades sit at the bottom of the table, while the Stars are ranked fifth. The tournament’s 36th match starts at 19:15 local time in Melbourne.

Once again, Melbourne Renegades have had a really bad season, but they’re hoping that the intensity and attention of a derby match will present them with a chance to defeat the Stars. Still, in order to win, they will have to do far better in every discipline.

In this year’s BBL, the Melbourne Stars had a slow start before going on an incredible run of performances. They need to win this game to stay in the running for a playoff spot. They ought to have enough, especially while using the bat, to win this match.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Renegades have once again demonstrated that a BBL season can be successful without having a team with several well-known players. Amazingly, a side that featured players from the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Quinton de Kock and former Melbourne player spinner Adam Zampa has managed just one win this season.

In his home country of South Africa, Quinton de Kock has now defected and joined the SA20. This might potentially work to the Renegades’ advantage, as it allows Jordan Cox to have a chance both with the gloves and at the top of the order. Their inability to penetrate with the pacers has been a major weakness for the team, and it may well be a concern in this encounter.

Although nothing official has been made, don’t be shocked if Aaron Finch returns to the team for his final BBL match, the Melbourne Derby, in his final season.

Melbourne Renegades Squads

Melbourne Renegades

Will Sutherland (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Peter Siddle, Shaun Marsh, Jonathan Wells, Ruwantha Kellepotha, and Aaron Finch.

Melbourne Stars

Prior to their crushing setback, the Stars had defeated the Sixers, Hurricanes, Strikers, and Renegades in back-to-back games. In Match 28, they defeated the Sydney Sixers by 7 wickets with 11 balls remaining. However, losing to the Sixers is not a dishonor, and we anticipate Glenn Maxwell’s team to be confident and self-assured before to this game.

Captain Maxwell’s batting prowess has always been extraordinary, and in the most recent game, he blasted 31 runs off of just 14 balls, pushing his skill to new heights. In contrast, Dan Lawrence scored 36 runs off of 24 balls and Marcus Stoinis scored 34 runs off of 30 balls. These were both tremendous performances on a difficult batting surface, but Maxwell is at a higher level. He will also like all of the hype and passion surrounding this derby game.

Scott Boland is back playing for his country, and Joel Paris, Imad Wasim, and that man Maxwell should continue to be a threat when it comes to bowling.

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars

Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Dan Lawrence, Beau Webster, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Thomas Rogers, and Hilton Cartwright.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars outfield report

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

In this tournament, most people still prefer to bowl first. Given the bowler-friendly nature of the surface, we anticipate that both captains will choose to field first if given the option. There will be a lot of cloud cover, but no rain is expected in Melbourne on Saturday night. There will be significant humidity and a temperature in the upper teens.

At Marvel Stadium, we should anticipate a pitch that offers the bowlers a lot of encouragement. A par score will range from 165 to 170.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, the Melbourne Renegades won three while the Melbourne Stars won two.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Prediction

Winning the toss

• Melbourne Renegades

Player of the Match

• Melbourne Renegades – Jake Fraser-McGurk

Most runs

• Melbourne Renegades – Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright

Most wickets

• Melbourne Renegades – Tom Rogers
• Melbourne Stars – Beau Webster

Most sixes

• Melbourne Renegades – Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright

Team Scores Batting First

• Melbourne Renegades – 170+
• Melbourne Stars – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Melbourne Renegades have a 59.3% chance to win.

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