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January 13, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades will play Game 36 of the BBL 2023–2024 season.
The Melbourne Renegades (REN) and Melbourne Stars (STA) will square off in Match 36 of the BBL 2023–2024 on Saturday, January 13, at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.
Cricket fans are constantly captivated by the Melbourne derby. However, the two teams’ fortunes have been markedly different this season. Under the captaincy of Glenn Maxwell, the Stars are currently in 5th place and still vying for a spot in the next round. In contrast, the Renegades sit at the bottom of the table and have been eliminated from contention.
The Stars have secured four wins and suffered four losses from their eight matches. At the same time, the Renegades have only managed one victory and endured six defeats, with one game ending without a result. In their earlier encounter this season, the Stars triumphed by eight wickets in a rain-shortened 14-over match.
Match | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Venue | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Date & Time | Saturday, January 13, 2:00 PM (IST) |
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
Docklands Stadium has offered balanced pitches this season, providing both batters and bowlers opportunities. The side batting second has won each of the three games that have been played at the location thus far. The average score for the first innings in this BBL season has been 162. As a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to prefer fielding first.
Matches Played | 25 |
Melbourne Renegades Won | 09 |
Melbourne Stars Won | 16 |
Melbourne Renegades (REN):
Shaun Marsh
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jordan Cox
Jonathan Well
Will Sutherland (C)
Scott Edwards (WK)
Ruwantha Kellepotha
Tom Rogers
Fergus O’Neill
Adam Zampa
Peter Siddle
Melbourne Stars (STA):
Thomas Rogers
Daniel Lawrence
Beau Webster
Glenn Maxwell (C)
Marcus Stoinis
Hilton Cartwright
Sam Harper (WK)
Imad Wasim
Jonathan Merlo
Joel Paris
Scott Boland
Probable Best Batter: Glenn Maxwell, The dynamic Australian batsman, entered the tournament in exceptional form and has performed well, accumulating 191 runs at an average of 38.20 and a strike rate of 170.54 across seven innings. Despite several promising starts, he has yet to score a half-century. He will be eager to deliver a big performance against the Renegades.
Probable Best Bowler: Tom Rogers. The 29-year-old has claimed seven wickets at an average of 33 and an economy rate 8.50 in eight matches. Rogers will be pivotal with the new ball. If he can make early breakthroughs, it will significantly ease the task for his fellow bowlers.
15 Jan 2024
Melbourne Stars will face off against Hobart Hurricanes in Game 38 on Monday, January 15.
Right now, in the BBL 2023–24 season, the Melbourne Stars (STA) are in danger of going out.Their path to the next stage depends on a must-win match against the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) at the MCG on January 15. However, their hopes could be dashed if the Adelaide Strikers secure a victory over the Sydney Thunder in Canberra before the Stars’ game.
The Hurricanes, already out of contention, have one last chance to salvage some pride with a win. Currently positioned sixth, nestled between the two Melbourne teams, the Hurricanes face a tough challenge. Historically, they have struggled against the Stars, with a record of seven wins and 13 losses in 20 encounters. Despite this, the Hurricanes are determined to play spoiler and end the Stars’ campaign with a win on Monday night. As the BBL drama intensifies, cricket fans eagerly await the outcome of these decisive matches.
Match | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2023-2024 |
Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Date & Time | Monday, January 15, 1:45 PM (IST) |
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
The renowned MCG pitch generally offers favorable conditions for seam bowlers, providing early movement that can be effectively utilized. At this time of year, however, the pitch tends to become more accommodating for batters, setting the stage for a potential high-scoring encounter. Despite the batter-friendly nature of the surface, the forecast includes scattered thunderstorms, which introduce an element of unpredictability. Fans should be prepared for possible interruptions due to rain showers as the match progresses.
Matches Played | 20 |
Melbourne Stars Won | 13 |
Hobart Hurricanes Won | 07 |
Thomas Rogers
Daniel Lawrence
Beau Webster
Glenn Maxwell (c)
Marcus Stoinis
Hilton Cartwright
Imad Wasim
Peter Handscomb (wk)
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Joel Paris
Scott Boland
Ben McDermott
Matthew Wade (wk)
Caleb Jewell
Macalister Wright
Nikhil Chaudhary
Corey Anderson
Tim David
Chris Jordan
Patrick Dooley
Nathan Ellis (c)
Riley Meredith
Despite a challenging match against the Melbourne Renegades, Hilton Cartwright stood out as a beacon of resilience for the Melbourne Stars. In a challenging scenario, Cartwright struck 38 runs off 30 balls, including four boundaries and a huge six. His composed innings were a highlight amidst the team’s struggles, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
The Melbourne Stars struggled with bat and ball in a recent match, but Nathan Coulter-Nile was a notable exception. He delivered a standout performance by taking two crucial wickets and maintaining a tight economy rate, conceding only 25 runs in his allotted overs. His contribution was a silver lining in an otherwise challenging game for the Stars.
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