Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Prediction: Match 27 of the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 will see Melbourne Stars squaring off against Melbourne Renegades at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 3rd January 2023. The said contest will be live at 1:45 PM IST. Down below is everything you need to know about Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Melbourne Renegades (REN) Prediction.
Both Stars and Renegades didn’t have an ideal start to their BBL campaign this year. While Melbourne Renegades are languishing in the fifth spot in the points table with just three victories in seven matches, the Stars are having an even worse season. Melbourne Stars (STA) are placed in the penultimate position with just two wins in six outings in the ongoing season.
The Stars took a sigh of relief when they broke their three-match losing streak by defeating Adelaide Strikers by eight runs in the previous game. On the other side, Melbourne Renegades are having a lean patch as they extended their losing momentum to four matches. Following their initial three successive victories, the Renegades haven’t been able to perform to their potential.
This article would lead you through Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Prediction, Dream11 Team, MCG Pitch Report, Injury Details, Where to Watch STA vs REN, Match 27 BBL 2022-23.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Match Details
Tournament: KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23
Match: Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Day/Date: Tuesday/3rd January 2023
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Time: 1:45 PM IST/7:15 PM Local
Match 27, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report
MCG will host its second contest of the ongoing BBL season. The ground offers aid to all the parties involved in the game. The batters enjoy their outing once set as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The pacers can fetch movement early on in the innings. Meanwhile, huge boundaries add a cushion for the spinners midway through the innings.
Batting first has yielded fruitful results in this stadium. The team batting first has won the previous five encounters here in MCG. Hence, both sides will opt to have a bat first after winning the toss. The average first innings total here is in the vicinity of 180s.
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STA vs REN Injury Reports
Melbourne Renegades (REN) skipper Nic Maddinson has been ruled out of the remainder of the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 after suffering a ruptured ACL. Veteran batter Aaron Finch will lead the side in his absence.
STA vs REN Probable Playing11
Melbourne Stars (STA): HWR Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Rogers, BJ Webster, JM Clarke, Trent Boult, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Luke Wood, A Zampa(C)
Melbourne Renegades (REN): Aaron Finch(C), MW Harvey, Shaun Marsh, JW Wells, Martin Guptill, Will Sutherland, SB Harper, Akeil Hosein, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kane Richardson, T Rogers
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (STA vs REN) Prediction, Dream11 Team
Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Tom Rogers, JM Clarke (wk), Marcus Stoinis (vc), Will Sutherland, Akeil Hosein, Kane Richardson, Trent Boult, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa.
Where to Watch STA vs REN, Match 27
The contest between STA vs REN will be broadcast on Sony Six and Sony Six HD channels. The matches will also be live on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3.