STA vs REN, 27th Match Preview

Melbourne Stars take on Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Match 26 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League. The Stars won their last game, an eight run victory over Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve. The Renegades come into this Melbourne derby after losing their last four matches. Melbourne Stars got back to winning ways with a very impressive team performance in Adelaide. They will take confidence from that victory and will fancy their chances of adding another win in this derby clash. Melbourne Renegades are in a poor run of form and have lost recent games by large margins.

STA vs REN, 27th Match Details

Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars – 27th Match

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne

Date & Time: 03rd January 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

STA vs REN, 27th Match Pitch Report

It is a good batting wicket at the MCG and we expect a par score to be over 170 in this match. There will be some turn for the spinners on this pitch. It will be cloudy from start to finish in Melbourne. However, there is no chance of rain falling and there will be no interruptions to this game.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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STA vs REN, 27th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Joe Clarke (wk), Beau Webber, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Trent Boult, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Martin Guptill, Nic Maddinson (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Topmost Picks for STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction, 27th Match:

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Marcus Stoinis – The batting all-rounder took the Player of the Match Award for his fine batting display on Saturday. He hit 11 boundaries in the innings and will be looking to clear the ropes again in this match.

• Joe Clarke – The keeper-batter continued his excellent BBL season with 42 runs from 32 balls in the win over Adelaide Strikers. He comes into this game with 232 runs in the BBL 2022-23.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Aaron Finch – The form of the former skipper has been a rare bright spot for Melbourne Renegades during this campaign. He is the second highest run scorer in the 2022-23 BBL.

• Akeal Hosein – The West Indian spinner went wicketless against Perth Scorchers in the last match but should get some turn and bounce from the pitch in this match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for STA vs REN Dream11 Team:

Joe Clarke, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Shaun Marsh, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis(C), Will Sutherland, Akeal Hosein(VC), Kane Richardson, Luke Wood, Trent Boult

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for STA vs REN Dream11 Team:

Joe Clarke(VC), Aaron Finch(C), Jonathan Wells, Martin Guptill, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webber, Will Sutherland, Akeal Hosein, Kane Richardson, Luke Wood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Finch

Vice-captain – Akeal Hosein, Joe Clarke

Wicketkeeper – Joe Clarke

STA vs REN 27th Match Probable winners:

With the exception of Aaron Finch, Melbourne Renegades have struggled to make consistent runs with the bat. Melbourne Stars have more runs in their team and we expect that to be the difference between the teams. Any time two teams from the same city go head to head, you are guaranteed an extra bit of tension and interest in the fixture. This match will be no different with both the Stars and the Renegades needing a victory. The Renegades began the season in excellent form but have struggled to back up Aaron Finch who has been their only consistent performer of late. Our prediction is for Melbourne Stars to win. Considering the team combination, Melbourne Stars is expected to win this match.