BBL Match Prediction | Big Bash League 2024-25 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Match-32 | Jan 12 – Can MS get a 2nd win against the MR?

MR vs MS Match Analysis 

Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars will play each other in the Big Bash League 2024-25 32^nd game on January 12, 2025, at 02:15 PM BST at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne.

The Melbourne Renegades secured a victory against the Perth Scorchers in their previous match but face a must-win situation in this game. Having managed just one win in their last four outings and suffering a defeat to the Stars earlier this season, the Renegades will be under significant pressure to deliver consistent performances.

The Melbourne Stars come into this game on the back of a victory against the Sydney Sixers. With three consecutive wins, the Stars are in strong form. With high stakes for both teams, this promises to be an exciting contest.

MR vs MS Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Renegades

The Melbourne Renegades secured a crucial victory in their last game against the Perth Scorchers, ending a streak of three consecutive losses. Their 4-wicket win was a significant morale boost, but they remain under pressure after an earlier defeat to the Melbourne Stars this season. Captain Will Sutherland will be eager for his team to step up and deliver a strong performance in this crucial match.

Tim Seifert has struggled for form and needs to provide a solid start alongside Marcus Harris. The middle order, including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, and Laurie Evans, failed to make an impact in the last game, and their contributions will be vital. Thomas Rogers and Will Sutherland bring depth to the batting lineup in the lower middle order.

On the bowling front of MR, Thomas Rogers, and Gurinder Sandhu were expensive with the new ball in the previous game and must deliver early breakthroughs to put the opposition under pressure. Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa are the key players in the attack, tasked with containing runs during the middle overs. The team will also look to Sutherland and Jacob Bethell for effective support with the ball.

Melbourne Renegades Squads

Melbourne Renegades

Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Kane Richardson, Mackenzie Harvey, Harry Dixon, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Laurie Evans, Fergus O’Neill, Will Sutherland, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tom Rogers, Hassan Khan, Jonathan Wells, and Nathan Lyon.

Melbourne Stars

The Melbourne Stars have revived their playoff hopes with an impressive turnaround, securing three consecutive wins. Their bowlers delivered a clinical performance in the last match against the Sydney Sixers, successfully defending a low total to claim a 16-run victory. Confidence is high within the squad, and Marcus Stoinis will be counting on his key players to step up in this crucial game.

The batting lineup of MS, however, has been inconsistent this season. Ben Duckett and Sam Harper must provide a solid start, addressing their struggles with consistency. In the middle order, Beau Webster will aim to forge partnerships with Dan Lawrence and Marcus Stoinis. Glenn Maxwell brings the X-factor, poised to score quick runs alongside Hilton Cartwright in the latter stages.

Mark Steketee’s match-winning spell in the last game has bolstered the bowling attack, but he will need better support from Joel Paris, who had a tough outing. Usama Mir and Peter Siddle have been reliable, adding to the team’s confidence. With Stoinis, Maxwell, and Webster contributing to the bowling, the Stars possess a well-rounded attack for this encounter.

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars

Ben Duckett, Usama Mir, Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Adam Milne, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Peter Siddle, Joel Paris, Scott Boland, Hamish McKenzie, Joe Clarke, Beau Webster, Brody Couch, Thomas Rogers, Doug Warren, Jonathan Merlo, Glenn Maxwell, and Mark Steketee.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars outfield report

Docklands Stadium Melbourne

Here, the team pursuing the score has typically prevailed. In the first innings, taking wickets is difficult, but in the second half, it becomes easier. The team that wins the toss would prefer to bowl first in order to capitalize on the circumstances.

On January 12, there will be clouds over Melbourne.

The conditions will make it difficult for the batsmen, but we anticipate a flat. They need to focus on scoring runs on this wicket. Given that the average first-inning score is 156 runs, the team batting first would need to score 170 runs on this wicket to feel secure.  

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

In their last five matches, MS won 2 games and MR won 3.

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Melbourne Stars have a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.