Melbourne Renegades will lock horns with Melbourne Stars in the 41st Match of the Big Big League 2022-23 at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday, January 14. Melbourne Renegades are coming into this game, having suffered a loss at the hands of Adelaide Strikers. However, despite the defeat, they stand at the fourth spot with five wins in 10 games. Aaron Finch & co. will look to solidify their position in the top half of the table with a win against Stars.
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Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are struggling at the second-last position, having won just three out of 10 matches played thus far. But Adam Zampa & co. will take a lot of heart from their clinical win against Adelaide Strikers. They will look to trump Aaron Finch & co. in their coming game and carry forward the momentum.
Match Details
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Date & Time: January 14, 2:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App
Pitch Report
The surface at the Docklands Stadium is a batting-friendly surface. However, not all is doom and gloom for the bowlers as it has a bit of juice that can assist the pacers. The last three matches played here have been won by the side chasing and thus, the team winning the toss is likely to field first.
Predicted Playing XIs for REN vs STA
Melbourne Renegades (REN):
Martin Guptill, Marcus Harris, Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Critchley, Will Sutherland, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, David Moody
Melbourne Stars (STA):
Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)
Probable Best Performers for REN vs STA
Probable Best Batter: Joe Clarke
Joe Clarke has been prolific in the ongoing season of the Big Bash League. The 26-year-old has taken bowling attacks to the cleaners and provided Melbourne Stars with brisk starts. He has featured in 10 games and notched up 283 runs at a strike rate of 125.77. Clarke would look to bring his A-game into play in the Melbourne derby.
Probable Best Bowler: Thomas Rogers
Thomas Rogers has been phenomenal in BBL 2022-23. He has been Melbourne Renegades’ wreaker-in-chief with the ball and has picked up 17 scalps in 10 games at an economy of 8.29. In the coming match, Rogers will look to carry on the good work and wreak havoc with the ball.
Today’s Match Prediction: The team batting second to win the match.
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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