By Zainab Shafiq 
Match Details:
- Fixture: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 23, BBL 2024-25
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 4, 2025, 7:15 PM Local Time (1:15 PM PST, 8:15 AM GMT)
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
BBL 2024-25 Match 23 Preview
The Melbourne Derby is set to light up the MCG as the Melbourne Renegades take on their city rivals, the Melbourne Stars, in Match 23 of the BBL 2024-25. The Renegades have had a mixed season with two wins from five games, and they currently sit in sixth place on the points table.
On the other hand, the Stars are struggling at the bottom with just one win in six matches, desperately needing a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive. Both teams will aim to leverage the derby atmosphere and fight for city bragging rights. Expect a thrilling contest as the Stars’ star-studded lineup takes on the Renegades’ balanced side.
BBL 2024-25 Match 23 Pitch & Weather Report
The MCG pitch offers plenty for batters, especially under lights, with true bounce and pace. Bowlers who can exploit variations and hit the right lengths will find success. Spinners may get some grip later in the game, but the surface generally favors stroke-makers.
Weather in Melbourne on January 4, 2025, is expected to be clear, making it perfect for cricket. The temperature will likely range between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F) with no rain forecast during the game hours.
BBL 2024-25 Match 23 Predicted XI
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Lawrence, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper (wk), Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Joel Paris, Jonathan Merlo
Melbourne Renegades: Tim Seifert (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson, Xavier Crone, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Josh Brown
BBL 2024-25 Match 23 Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Sam Harper
Batsmen: Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Glenn Maxwell
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Mark Steketee
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Where to Watch BBL 2024-25
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7
- India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network
- UK: Sky Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- South Africa: SuperSport