Match Details:
- Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars( MR vs MS ), 23rd Match, Big Bash League, 2024-25
- Date and Time: January 4, 08:15 am GMT / 01:45 pm IST / 7:15 pm local time
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Live Stream: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
MR vs MS Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Melbourne RenegadesWho will win the match? – Melbourne Stars Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Preview:
Melbourne Renegades( MR ) is set to face Melbourne Stars( MS ) in their 23rd match during the Big Bash League, 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, January 4.
In their previous Big Bash League encounter in 2023, Melbourne Renegades triumphed over Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets. Batting first, the Stars scored 137 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. The Renegades then successfully chased down the target to secure the win.
Melbourne Renegades:
Melbourne Renegades were defeated by Adelaide Strikers in their previous match (20th Match) of the 2024 Big Bash League. Batting first, the Renegades managed to score only 142 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Josh Brown top-scored with 66 runs, while Jacob Bethell added 21. Adam Zampa and Tom Rogers each took 2 wickets in the match.
Chasing a modest total, Adelaide Strikers had little trouble. Chris Lynn played a brilliant knock of 88 runs, supported by D’Arcy Short with 27. The Strikers reached the target in just 17.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets. Lynn was named Man of the Match for his performance. Henry Thornton claimed 3 wickets, while Jamie Overton took 2 wickets for the Strikers.
Melbourne Stars:
In their previous match (the 19th of the 2024 Big Bash League), the Brisbane Heat were defeated by the Melbourne Stars. Batting first, Brisbane Heat could only manage 149 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Max Bryant played a key role with a solid 77* runs, while Paul Walter contributed 21 runs. Xavier Bartlett impressed with 4 wickets for Brisbane Heat.
For Melbourne Stars, the chase was challenging. However, thanks to solid knocks from Dan Lawrence (64) and Marcus Stoinis (62), they reached the target in the 18.1th over with 5 wickets remaining. Stoinis was named Man of the Match, while Mark Steketee took 2 wickets for Brisbane Heat. Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets.
MR vs MS Possible Playing XI:
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson.
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle
MR vs MS Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Jacob Bethell
Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Tim Seifert, Sam Harper, Ben Duckett, Josh Brown, Marcus Stoinis, Will Sutherland, Fergus O’Neill, Peter Siddle, Tom Stewart Rogers.
MR vs MS Recent 5 Match Performance:
Melbourne Renegades: L, W, W, L, L
Melbourne Stars: L, L, L, L, W
MR vs MS Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | MR Won | MS Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 26 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
MR vs MS Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- City: Melbourne
- Capacity: 100, 000
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Full Squad:
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Xavier Crone, Harry Dixon, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa.
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster.
