REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for T20 36th Match The Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

The Melbourne Renegades (REN) and the Melbourne Stars (STA) are gearing up for a fierce battle in Match 36 of the Big Bash League 2023 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. This Melbourne derby is eagerly awaited by cricket fans.

 
This match holds immense significance as the Renegades strive for redemption while the Stars aim to secure their spot in the next round. The Renegades find themselves at the bottom of the points table, having won only one of their eight games in the tournament. 

On the other hand, the Stars, with four victories out of eight matches, are positioned at No. 5 and still harbour hopes of advancing. In the previous encounter between both teams, the Stars emerged victorious with an eight-wicket win in a rain-marred 14-over contest.

REN vs STA match details

Match:  Melbourne Renegades Vs Melbourne Stars, Big Bash League 2023-24
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne 
Date & Time: Saturday, January 13, 2:00 PM (IST)
Streaming Details:  Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch and Playing Conditions

This pitch at Docklands Stadium is known for favouring batsmen, having hosted a total of 56 BBL matches. In these games, the team batted first and the team bowling first each clinched victory in 28 matches. The average score achieved on this pitch stands at 152. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss would be a prudent decision. 

The weather forecast for Melbourne, US, indicates overcast conditions. The expected temperature on match day hovers around 15°C, accompanied by 90% humidity and a wind speed of 5.0 km/h. Visibility is estimated to be 10 KM, with a 50% chance of precipitation during the game.

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Jonathan Well, Will Sutherland (C), Scott Edwards (WK), Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Fergus O'Neill, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle

Melbourne Stars (STA)
Thomas Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper (WK), Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Scott Boland

Grand League Team

Wicketkeepers: Peter Handscomb
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk, Dan Lawrence, Shaun Marsh
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Beau Webster, Will Sutherland (VC)
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, T Stewart Rogers, Scott Boland

Head-to-Head Team

Wicketkeepers: Peter Handscomb
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk, Dan Lawrence, Shaun Marsh
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Beau Webster, Will Sutherland 
Bowlers: Adam Zampa (VC), T Stewart Rogers, Scott Boland