On January 2nd, Tuesday, the Melbourne Stars will clash with the Melbourne Renegades in the 23rd match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match is scheduled to kick off at 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL, promising an exciting cricketing encounter for fans.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Match Preview
As the Melbourne Stars gear up to face the Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming Big Bash League 2023-24 clash, both teams find themselves in contrasting positions on the points table. The Stars currently hold the fourth spot with three wins and an equal number of losses in six matches, accumulating six points. However, their Net Run Rate (NRR) stands at -1.188, presenting a challenge for them to secure a higher position.
On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades find themselves in the seventh position with just one win and four losses in six encounters, amassing three points. The Renegades’ NRR is -0.389, reflecting the need for a turnaround in their performance to climb the ladder.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Weather Report
During the upcoming match, the weather forecast predicts a temperature of 21°C with a RealFeel® of 20°C. Expect partly cloudy conditions accompanied by humidity, contributing to the playing conditions at the venue.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Pitch Report
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to be conducive for batting, with a good balance between pace and bounce.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI
Melbourne Stars: Tom Roger, Sam Harper (WK), Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Liam Dawson, Tom Rogers, Olly Stone, Joel Paris, Scott Boland
Melbourne Renegades: Quinto de Kock (WK), Nic Maddinson (C), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shaun Marsh, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon
Dream11 Team for Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades
Sam Harper, Quinton de Kock (WK), Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Shaun Marsh, Jonathan Wells, Liam Dawson, Scott Bolan, Olly Stone, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon
Where to Watch Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades?
| 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 | – | – |
