REN vs SCO Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Melbourne Renegades will lock horns with the Perth Scorchers on Thursday, 15th January. The match will be held at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Australia. REN is fresh off a thrilling derby win over Sydney Thunder in the most recent encounter. They are in seventh place in the standings with three wins. A good run of form will keep their hopes alive for the top four.

On the other hand, this season has been a mixed one for the Scorchers so far, with five wins out of eight matches. However, they registered a 32-run win over the Adelaide Strikers in the previous encounter and are currently in third place in the standings. Now, they will be aiming to carry forward their winning moment.

REN vs SCO Recent Performance:

REN vs SCO Big Bash League  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: REN vs SCO Match 36
• Date: 15 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

REN vs SCO Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

REN vs SCO Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be cool and pleasant during this match. The temperature will hover around 18.9°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 146 and 160 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne Stats: 

The Docklands Stadium pitch is excellent for fast bowling with good bounce and carry, especially with hard length deliveries. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

REN vs SCO Probable Playing 11

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Probable 11:

Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa

Perth Scorchers (SCO) Probable 11:

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

REN vs SCO- Top Picks from REN

REN vs SCO- Top Picks from SCO

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Josh Brown (REN) seems to have found his form back with the bat and would be looking to continue being in his best form.
• Gurinder Sandhu (REN) has bagged 18 wickets in eight games at an average of 15.44. He will be looking for another excellent spell.
• Aaron Hardie (SCO) is the top run scorer for SCO. He is expected to fire with the bat and ball and carry his good form forward.
• Cooper Connolly (SCO) is a solid all-rounder in the SCO squad. He has scored 177 runs so far and claimed 9 wickets.

REN vs SCO Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

REN vs SCO Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SCO is the slight favourite to win this match. The SCO has a more balanced squad, and secondly, they have been putting pressure on REN in the last 10 matches. Additionally, Aaron Hardie’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

REN vs SCO Match 36 FAQ

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

Perth Scorchers (REN) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Perth Scorchers

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

Josh Brown, Gurinder Sandhu, Hassan Khan, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 148 and 164 runs.

The 36th BBL 2025 match between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will take place at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday. The Melbourne Renegades lost their last match by four wickets against the Sydney Thunder and are eliminated. They failed to defend the target of 170 runs.

On the other hand, the Perth Scorchers currently hold the third position in the points table with five wins. They won their last match by 32 runs against the Adelaide Strikers. Bats first and posted a big total of 232 runs. Mitch Marsh was the standout performer for Scorchers, scoring 88 runs off 51 balls.

Also Read: BBL 2025-26 Match 36: REN vs SCO head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

REN vs SCO Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 36th Match 

• Date: 15th January 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

REN vs SCO Weather Report

REN vs SCO Pitch Report

The pitch at Docklands usually helps teams batting first. As the game progresses, the surface slows down, and scoring becomes more challenging. Stroke play gets a little difficult.

Top Batters to Watch – REN vs SCO

• Josh Brown (REN): 305 runs in this tournament 

• Mitchell Marsh (SCO): 279 runs in this tournament 

• Aaron Hardie (SCO): 254 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – REN vs SCO

• Gurinder Sandhu (REN): 18 wickets in this tournament 

• Joel Paris (SCO): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): 9 wickets in this tournament 

REN vs SCO Recent Form

REN vs SCO Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If REN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 145–160

• Match Result: SCO to win

Scenario 2: If SCO bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 155–175

• Match Result: SCO to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

REN vs SCO Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades 

Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa

Perth Scorchers 

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

REN vs SCO Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Perth Scorchers are the favourites to win this BBL match. Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen and Cooper Connolly are expected to be the key performers.

REN vs SCO Match FAQs

The Melbourne Renegades will take on the Perth Scorchers in Match 36 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, on Thursday, January 15. The two sides last met earlier this season, where the Renegades surprised the Scorchers with a win.

The Renegades have had an inconsistent season. They have won only three games from eight matches and are currently seventh on the points table. With the playoffs slipping away, the home side will want to put up a strong performance to end their campaign on a high note.

Meanwhile, the Perth Scorchers had a decent season so far. From eight matches they won five matches, are currently placed third on the points table and have put themselves in a good position to qualify for the playoffs. The Scorchers will look to continue their steady run and secure crucial points with the league stage nearing its end.

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

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 6
• Perth Scorchers Won: 16
  
• No Result: 1

REN vs SCO: Pitch Report

The pitch at Docklands usually helps teams batting first. As the game goes on, the surface slows down and scoring becomes harder. stroke play gets a little difficult. The fast bowlers usually have success with cutters and slower balls, especially in middle and death overs. Here, a good powerplay with the bat can make a difference here.

REN vs SCO: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Elliott, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (WK), Ashton Turner (C), Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman