By Zainab Shafiq 
On December 10th, Sunday, catch the action-packed encounter as Melbourne Renegades face Perth Scorchers in the 4th match at Simonds Stadium, Geelong. The battle commences at 08:15 AM GMT, treating cricket enthusiasts to an exciting showdown starting at 07:15 PM local time.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Match Preview
The Melbourne Renegades, coming off a narrow 8-run defeat against Sydney Sixers in their season opener, will be eager to rebound in their upcoming match. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Will Sutherland played crucial innings, narrowly missing out on a half-century and scoring 51 runs, respectively. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as the Sixers’ bowlers proved instrumental in securing the win.
On the other side, the Perth Scorchers, riding high from a stellar performance last season where they finished atop the points table and clinched the championship, are set to kick off their BBL 2023-24 campaign against the Renegades. The clash promises to be an intriguing contest as the Renegades seek redemption, and the Scorchers aim to carry forward their winning momentum from the previous season.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Weather Report
Expect a cool yet comfortable cricketing atmosphere during the match, with the weather at 16°C and a RealFeel® of 14°C. The conditions will be partly cloudy, accompanied by a moderate breeze from the SSE at 22 km/h, with gusts reaching 37 km/h. Humidity stands at 87%, and the dew point is at 15°C. There’s a low probability of precipitation at 24%, with no recorded rainfall of 0.0 mm expected. The sky will be covered with 100% cloud, and visibility is set at 6 km.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Pitch Report
The pitch at Simonds Stadium, Geelong tends to slow down as the match progresses, with spinners expected to play a crucial role on this track.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Predicted XI
Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson (C), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Perth Scorchers: Zak Crawley, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff
Dream11 Team for Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
Captain: Nic Maddinson
Wicketkeeper: Josh Iglis
Batters: Zak Crawley, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch
All-rounders: Will Sutherland, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Kane Richardson
Where to Watch Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |