- Match– Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars
- Date- 13th January 2022
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
- Time- 2:05 PM IST
- Weather Forecast- Cloudy, 25-31°C
REN vs STA, General Online Betting Odds
Melbourne Renegades- 2.35
Melbourne Stars- 1.57
SIX vs REN, Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For REN vs STA | REN (Odds) | STA (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 2.50 | 1.56 |
| Betway | 2.25 | 1.57 |
| Unibet | 2.35 | 1.59 |
REN vs STA Today Match Prediction, Match 48, Big Bash League, 13th January
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Melbourne Renegades
Melbourne Renegades will lock horns with Melbourne Stars in the Match 48 of the Big Bash League 2021 as Docklands Stadium in Melbourne will host this fixture. Renegades have had a disappointing run in this edition of BBL as they are currently placed at the 6th spot on the points table with 15 points. They managed to secure three wins in the 11 games they have played so far while one match had no result due to being postponed.
They faced Sydney Sixers in their last game and lost by 45 Runs. After electing to bat first Sixers posted a target of 150 Runs at the end of 20 overs. Kane Richardson and Boyce picked two scalps each in the first innings. In return, the Renegades batting unit faltered to the lethal bowling attack by Sixers and were knocked over at 105 Runs.
Top Batsmen for Melbourne Renegades-
- Mackenzie Harvey- 214 Runs in 8 matches, 117.58 Strike rate
- Sam Harper- 174 Runs in 8 Matches, 124.28 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Melbourne Renegades-
- Kane Richardson- 12 Wickets in 7 Matches, 8.78 Economy
- Zahir Khan- 8 Wickets in 8 Matches, 8.18 Economy
Melbourne Stars
Stars are on the same boat as the Renegades and have blown hot and cold this season of BBL. They are currently placed at the 7th spot in the table with four wins and six losses. They face Perth Scorchers in their last match and lost the same by 47 Runs.
They faced defeat in the last match they played against the Renegades. After electing to bat first the Stars posted a target of 126 Runs while losing all of their wickets to Renegades’ bowling attack. Opening the batting Travis Dean scored 32 Runs while Cartwright amassed 41 Runs in 29 balls. In return, the Renegades successfully completed the chase in 18 overs as Aaron Finch scored a half-century for his side.
The Stars have been constantly struggling with their batting order failing to deliver and we have witnessed a frequent collapse of their top-order in the past fixtures. They have potential batters with the likes of their skipper, Glen Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright but are failing to perform on any given day which is costing them the match.
Top Batsmen for Melbourne Stars-
- Hilton Cartwright- 256 Runs in 8 Matches 147.97 Strike Rate
- Joe Clarke- 203 Runs in 7 Matches, 148.17 Strike Rate
Top Bowler for Melbourne Stars-
- Nathan Coulter-Nile- 6 Wickets in 5 Matches, 8.15 Economy
- Brody Couch- 11 Wickets in 8 Matches, 8.61 Economy
Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy throughout the day. The temperature will be around 25-31 degrees Celcius during the contest and there are very low chances of rain.
- Precipitation: 5%
- Humidity: 37%
- Wind: 11 km/h
Venue Stats
T20 Stats- Domestic
| Venue | Melbourne |
| Total matches | 48 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 25 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 159 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 141 |
| Highest total recorded | Melbourne Renegades 222/4 |
| Lowest total recorded | Melbourne Renegades 57/10 |
Pitch Report
The pitch in this Docklands Stadium has been batter friendly with the average score in T20 on this pitch being 160. From the bowling perspective, the bounce in the pitch will also be helpful for the pacers and spinners as well. Batting first and putting runs on the board will be an ideal decision.
Melbourne Renegades Playing 11-
Aaron Finch, Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan
Wicketkeeper- Sam Harper
Batsmen- Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Mackenzie Harvey
All-Rounder- Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland, Nic Maddinson
Bowlers- Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan
Melbourne Stars Playing 11-
Joe Clarke (wk), Justin Avendano, Charle Wakim, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Lachlan Bangs, Patrick Rowe, Brody Couch, Tom O’Connell, Qais Ahmad, and Haris Rauf
Wicketkeeper- Joe Clarke
Batsmen- Hilton Cartwright, Justin Avendano, Charle Wakim, Patrick Rowe
All-rounder- Glenn Maxwell, Lachlan Bangs
Bowler- Tom O’Connell, Haris Rauf, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
REN vs STA, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Melbourne Stars is expected to win this match against Melbourne Renegades.
With a resourceful bowling attack in their ranks, the Stars should fancy their chances in this contest. They have a deep-seated batting line-up with the likes of Maxwell and Cartwright. However, both teams will be entering this contest on the back of recent losses in their last games.
On the other hand, the Renegades are struggling with their batting department as they are leaking way too many runs. They boast a strong bowling attack with the likes of Kane Richardson and Reece Topley but other bowlers are leaking way too many runs that are proving to be the turning point in the game for them.
Popular Betting Odds For REN vs THU, Match 48, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Melbourne Renegades- Mackenzie Harvey (6.00)
The 21-year-old cricketer is the second-highest run-getter for Melbourne Renegade this season. The Renegade wicket-keeper has scored a total of 214 runs from eight games played averaging at 42.80. However, he is yet to display his best performance this season but having played 31 matches the Australian cricketer has hammered 574 runs in BBL with a strike rate close to 121. There is no doubt that this young lad is one of the most promising players when it comes to the domestic format and can be your pick for this match.
Top Batsman for Melbourne Stars- Hilton Cartwright (6.00)
As a top-order batter, his abilities continue to rise after putting together a number of superb seasons. Cartwright has become a vital member of the Stars team as currently, he is leading the tally for most runs for Stars scoring 256 Runs in 8 games. His recent knock of 41 Runs against the Renegades helped his team reach a respectable total and is a player that can prove to be a fruitful pick for this contest.
Top Bowler for Melbourne Renegades- Kane Richardson (3.00)
Richardson is currently leading the bowling attack for the Renegades. He is a skillful fast bowler who can get the ball to move around. He has picked 16 wickets in 9 Matches. Richardson is also a handy lower-order batsman and can save some boundaries as well with his athleticism. He has a wide range of deliveries in his arsenal which could trouble the Stars batters.
Top Bowler for Melbourne Stars- Brody Couch (4.00)
He has the speed and ability to light up the track for the Stars. The All-Rounder is capable of pinch-hitting as well as his blistering bowling pace to give nightmares to opposing batters. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Stars with 12 wickets in 10 matches. While Couch failed to conceive a single scalp in the last match against Renegades he is a player with exceptional skills that could make a comeback with the ball in this contest.
