BBL 2025-26 Match 30: REN vs STA head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Melbourne Renegades will lock horns with the Melbourne Stars in Match 30 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, on Saturday, January 10. This derby will be an exciting contest, as both teams would want to better their current position on the points table. 

The Renegades have had an up-and-down season so far. From six matches, they have won three and lost three. They come into this game with confidence after close wins against the Stars and Perth Scorchers. Another win here could help them push towards the top four.

The Stars started the season in great form, winning their first four matches. However, they have really struggled lately, losing three games in a row that included two very close matches. The Stars, led by Marcus Stoinis, are looking to reverse their fortunes and begin winning more games in the 2026 season.

REN vs STA: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 29
  
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 11
  
• Melbourne Stars Won: 18
  
• No Result: 0
  

REN vs STA: Pitch Report

The pitch at Docklands Stadium usually helps teams batting first. The surface can slow down as the match goes on, making stroke play harder later in the innings. The fast bowlers can change pace to do some effective bowling, and the batters will look to score heavily in the powerplay and at the death.

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REN vs STA: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow

Melbourne Stars (STA):

Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (C), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle