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The 23rd match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 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-point loss to the Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, the Stars are at the bottom of the standings, having managed just one win in six games. However, they will take confidence from their most recent performance, a 5-point win over the Brisbane Heat. This clash promises to be a critical encounter as both teams look to rejuvenate their campaigns.
Big Bash League 2024-25 Match 23
- Date and time: January 4; 8:15am GMT/ 7:15pm local/ 1:45pm IST
- place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The pitch at the MCG is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, bowlers, especially those with the new ball, may find some help, while the surface is likely to become more favorable to the batsmen as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and pace, the pitch should encourage aggressive stroke play, giving batsmen opportunities to score freely. However, larger boundaries could affect the scoring rate, demanding a combination of accuracy and power from the batsmen. This dynamic sets the stage for an intriguing battle as teams work to balance offense and defense. The conditions promise an exciting match, requiring both players and batsmen to adapt to the evolving challenges.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- beaters: Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell
- All of it: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus StoinisWill Sutherland
- Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Mark Steketee
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
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, 8:15am GMT):
Equipment:
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 to stow
