Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades will play in the 33rd game of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. We will cover STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, and Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Melbourne Stars:
Melbourne Stars lost the last match and are at the 6th position on the Big Bash League points table with 10 points.
Joe Clarke has scored three consecutive fifties and is in great form and the new opener, Tom Rogers also batted well in the last game. At No.3, skipper Maxwell has been struggling a lot and the other batsmen along with Cartwright failed in the last game.
The bowlers have not performed to their full potential. Haris Rauf and Qais Ahmad picked up two wickets each in the last game and Brody Couch, Tom O Connell got one wicket each.
Stars will have to face tough situations unless the bowling unit performs well.
Melbourne Renegades:
Melbourne Renegades are at the last position on the Big Bash League points table with seven points. Their last match was washed off due to rain.
The batting unit has not performed well for Renegades this season. Finch did not play the early matches due to injury. Mackenzie Harvey played some brilliant knocks and Sam Harper contributed his share. The other batsmen like Jake Fraser and Nabi have struggled throughout the season.
Even the bowlers failed to tighten up the things at their end. Kane Richardson and Zahir Khan have been the only two bowlers who performed well this season.
Renegades are on the verge of getting eliminated from the race for playoffs.
STA vs REN Match Details
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 33rd Match, Big Bash League 2021-22.
Date: 3rd January 2021.
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
STA vs REN Pitch Report
Average first innings score: 171
Average second innings score: 172
(The average score is based on two matches played at this venue so far in this season.)
The pitch at MCG is good for batting. We can expect a total of around 170 runs.
(The team batting first has won one out of the two matches played at this venue in this season.)
STA vs REN Head to Head
Matches Played: 20
STA Won: 14
REN Won: 6
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
STA vs REN recent form
Most recent first
| Melbourne Stars | L | W | L | L | W |
| Melbourne Renegades | NR | L | L | L | L |
STA vs REN Dream11 Team News
STA:
- Stars have named 13-man squad for the match against Renegades.
- Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers returned a positive PCR test after yesterday’s match and ruling both out of tonight’s Melbourne Derby.
- Ahmad Daniyal and Travis Dean added in the squad.
REN:
- Renegades have named an 18-player squad for the match against Melbourne Stars.
- Nic Maddinson and Pattinson return to the squad.
- Shaun Marsh has recovered from injury and is available for selection.
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars:
Patrick Rowe (Wk), Justin Avendano, Glenn Maxwell (C), Charlie Wakim, Hilton Cartwright, Tom O Connell, Xavier Crone, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf, Ahmad Daniyal.
Bench: Travis Dean, Lachlan Bangs.
Melbourne Renegades:
Aaron Finch, Sam Harper (Wk), Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (C), Mackenzie Harvey, Mohammad Nabi, W Sutherland, Jack Prestwidge/James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan.
Bench: Jono Merlo, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Zak Evans, James Seymour, James Pattinson/Jack Prestwidge, Mitch Perry, Joshua Lalor.
Top Picks for STA vs REN Dream11 Team
STA:
Glenn Maxwell:
(7 M, 181 R, 25.85 A + 16 O, 2 W)
Skipper Maxwell is out of form as he scored only four runs and went wicketless in the last match. He is a very good Captain choice in STA vs REN Dream11 Team.
Joe Clarke:
(7 M, 203 R, 29 A)
Clarke is in great form and scored three consecutive fifties and has provided a good start in the recent matches.
Haris Rauf:
(1 M, 4 O, 2 W)
Haris Rauf was slightly expensive in the last match but managed to pick up two wickets.
Brody Couch:
(7 M, 24 O, 11 W)
Brody Couch has picked up wickets consistently throughout the season and picked up a wicket in the last match.
Qais Ahmad:
(6 M, 22.4 O, 8 W)
Qais Ahmad has performed well in some of the matches and picked up two wickets in the last match.
Tom Rogers:
(3 M, 42 R, 42 A)
Rogers opened the innings in the last match and scored 32 runs.
REN:
Aaron Finch:
(3 M, 77 R, 25.66 A)
Aaron Finch played well in one inning and scored only one run in the last match.
Shaun Marsh:
(61 M, 2196 R, 41.43 A)
Shaun Marsh opens the innings and has a great record in BBL. He will be playing his first match this season.
Sam Harper:
(6 M, 167 R, 33.40 A)
Harper opened the innings in the last match and scored 57 runs from just 35 balls.
Kane Richardson:
(5 M, 19 O, 9 W)
Richardson was very expensive, conceding 63 runs in his four overs, and went wicketless in the last match. Kane Richardson is also a very good Captaincy choice in STA vs REN Dream11 fantasy team.
Zahir Khan:
(6 M, 23 O, 8 W)
Zahir Khan was very expensive and went wicketless in the last match.
Reece Topley:
(6 M, 22.5 O, 6 W)
Finally, Topley performed well in the last match, picked up two wickets, and scored 14 runs.
Mohammad Nabi:
(6 M, 36 R, 6 A + 8 O, 1 W)
Nabi scored only two runs and went wicketless in the last match.
Nic Maddinson:
(4 M, 92 R, 23 A + 4 O, 2 W)
Skipper Maddinson has not contributed much with the bat this season but picked up a wicket in the last match.
Mackenzie Harvey:
(6 M, 191 R, 38.20 A)
In the last match, Harvey batted in the middle-order this season but was out for a duck.
STA vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-Keeper
S Harper
Batsmen
S Marsh, A Finch, N Maddinson
All-Rounders
G Maxwell (C)
Bowlers
K Richardson (Vc), R Topley, Zahir Khan, H Rauf, B Couch, A Daniyal
STA vs REN Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- If Melbourne Stars bowl first then Haris Rauf is also good for Vice-captain.
Captain and Vice-Captain (STA vs REN Today Match Prediction)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Kane Richardson
- Aaron Finch
- Haris Rauf
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
