Melbourne Renegades (REN) will lock horns with Melbourne Stars (STA) in the 36th game of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 at the Marvel Stadium, Melbourne on 13th January at 02:00 PM IST.
REN vs STA (Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars), Match 36 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 36
Date: 13th January, 2024
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
REN vs STA (Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars), Match 36 Preview
Melbourne Renegades have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Melbourne Stars have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | +1.393 |
| SCO | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | +0.706 |
| SIX | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | +0.253 |
| STR | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.145 |
| STA | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1.122 |
| HUR | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.344 |
| THU | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -0.433 |
| REN | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.520 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Glenn Maxwell was the Man of the Match and Tom Rogers scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Renegades with 43 match fantasy points while Glenn Maxwell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 101 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Renegades was Fergus O'Neill who scored 72 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Scott Boland who scored 62 fantasy points.
REN vs STA, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marvel Stadium, Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 161 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The temperature is expected to be around 18°C with 58% humidity. 5.51 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
REN vs STA, Head-to-Head
In the 25 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Cox | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 0 | 0 | 47, 9, 0, 27, 56 | - |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 93 | 18.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 36, 0, 0, 7, 50 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 110 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 19, 42, 8, 21, 20 | - |
- Jordan Matthew Cox
Jordan Cox is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Jordan Cox has scored 47, 9, 0, 27 and 56 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Daniel William Lawrence
Dan Lawrence is a batter with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order. right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 36, 0, 0, 7 and 50 runs at an average of 18.6 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Thomas Rogers has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 110 runs at an average of 22 per match.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Boland | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 10 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Joel Paris | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Scott Michael Boland
Scott Boland can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Scott Boland has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 2, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is a bowler with an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adam Zampa is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 2 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Joel Samuel Paris
Joel Paris is a bowler with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Joel Paris is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 31, 0, 0, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Tom Rogers | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 10, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ruwantha Kellepotha | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 11, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Glenn Maxwell is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 31, 0, 0, 32 and 0 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.
- Thomas Stewart Rogers
Tom Rogers can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Tom Rogers is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.
- Ruwantha Prasad Kellepotha
Ruwantha Kellepotha is an all-rounder with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Ruwantha Kellepotha has scored 13 runs averaging 2.6 per match.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Wells | 4 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 0 | 38, 9, 0, 8, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 31, 0, 0, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 93 | 18.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 36, 0, 0, 7, 50 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 0 | 34, 0, 55, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | 26, 14, 70, 2, 0 | - |
The top point-getters for Melbourne Renegades are Jonathan Wells with 58 match fantasy points, Adam Zampa with 45 match fantasy points and Jake Fraser-McGurk with 34 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Melbourne Stars are Glenn Maxwell with 53 match fantasy points, Dan Lawrence with 49 match fantasy points and Marcus Stoinis with 45 match fantasy points.
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 31, 0, 0, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Jordan Cox | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 0 | 0 | 47, 9, 0, 27, 56 | - |
| Tom Rogers | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 10, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ruwantha Kellepotha | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 11, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 80 | 16 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 14, 66 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 31, 0, 0, 32 and 0 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.
- Jordan Matthew Cox
Jordan Cox is a wicket-keeper with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jordan Cox is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 139 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Thomas Stewart Rogers
Tom Rogers is an all-rounder with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Tom Rogers has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Ruwantha Prasad Kellepotha
Ruwantha Kellepotha is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Ruwantha Kellepotha has scored 13 runs at an average of 2.6 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Beau Webster has scored 0, 0, 0, 14 and 66 runs at an average of 16 per match.
REN vs STA Squad Information
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Squad: Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Peter Siddle, Kane Richardson, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, Quinton de Kock, Harry Dixon, Nathan Lyon, Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Adam Zampa, Joe Clarke, Will Sutherland, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tom Rogers, Scott Edwards, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox and Fergus O'Neill.
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Peter Handscomb, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers.
REN vs STA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock and Sam Harper
Batters: Jordan Cox, Thomas Rogers and Aaron Finch
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell and Fergus O'Neill
Bowlers: Tom Rogers, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Scott Boland and Adam Zampa
Captain: Thomas Rogers
Vice-Captain: Quinton de Kock
Photo credit: Alamy
