STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: Match 22, Big Bash League, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

STA vs REN Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read Big Bash League, 2025 Match 22 H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between STA vs REN.

Ashish Kumar
Ashish Kumar

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STA vs REN Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Melbourne Stars will square off against the Melbourne Renegades in the Men’s BBL, 2025, on Sunday, 4th January at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. The Stars have been enjoying a decent campaign in the ongoing season, with 8 points under their belt. However, they are coming off a 4-wicket defeat against the Brisbane Heat. But the Stars know how to bounce back.

On the other hand, the Renegades were soundly beaten by the Sydney Sixers by 6 wickets in their previous encounter. The Renegades could post 164 runs on the board, which was successfully chased down by the Sixers. The Renegades are currently in seventh spot in the point table, and they desperately need a win to improve their standing.

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STA vs REN Recent Performance:

STA L W W W W
REN L L L W L

STA vs REN Big Bash League  Match Details:

  • Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
  • Match: STA vs REN Match 22
  • Date: 4 Jan. 2026
  • Match Start Time: 12:35 PM IST
  • Stadium/Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
  • Live Score: cricketwinner.com
  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

STA vs REN Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

STA Won 4
REN Won 6
NR 0

STA vs REN Pitch & Weather Report:

A cool and clear evening is forecast with a possibility of dew. The temperature will hover around 20.0°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 144 and 158 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Temp. 20.0°C
Rain Possibility 10%
Avg Score 151
Best Suited For Pace (65%)

Melbourne Cricket Ground Stats: 

The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch provides an ideal surface for batting, offering good carry and bounce. However, pacers can extract some extra help from this pitch. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

Win Bat First 43%
Win Bowl First 54%

STA vs REN Probable Playing 11

Melbourne Stars (STA) Probable 11:

Tom Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Probable 11:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Matthew Spoors, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff

STA vs REN- Top Picks from STA

Players  Role Stats 
Sam Harper WK 231 Runs
Marcus Stoinis AR 137 Runs, 7 Wickets
Campbell Kellaway BAT 112 Runs
Tom Curran BOW 10 Wickets

STA vs REN- Top Picks from REN

Players  Role Stats 
Tim Seifert BAT 170 Runs
Ollie Peake BAT 113 Runs
Will Sutherland AR 39 Runs, 4 Wickets
Gurinder Sandhu BOW 6 Wickets

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

  • Sam Harper (STA) has scored plenty of runs this season. He is the highest run-getter for the STA  side.
  • Marcus Stoinis (STA) enjoys playing against REN, scoring 486 runs with an average of 44.18 against REN.
  • Tim Seifert (REN) is a standout performer for REN. He has scored 170 so far with a strike rate of 175.26.
  • Ollie Peake (REN) will provide stability in the middle order, scoring 113 runs with an average of 28.25.

STA vs REN Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain Vice-captain
Sam Harper Tim Seifert
Marcus Stoinis Ollie Peake

STA vs REN Fantasy Team Suggestion: 

STA vs REN 

STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SL Captain Choice Sam Harper
GL Captain Choice Marcus Stoinis
Punt Picks Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake
Dream11 Combination 1-2-4-3

STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

STA is expected to win this match. They have performed brilliantly so far, managing to win four games. Additionally, Sam Harper’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

STA vs REN Match 22 FAQ

Who is likely to win the STA vs REN match today?

Melbourne Stars (STA) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Melbourne Stars

Who are the top fantasy picks for the STA vs REN Dream11 team?

Will Sutherland, Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Tim Seifert and Ollie Peake

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 144 and 158 runs.

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