BBL 2023-2024: Match 36 REN vs STA Prediction – Who Will Prevail in Today’s Clash? BBL 2023-2024: Match 36 REN vs STA Prediction – Who Will Prevail in Today’s Clash?
BBL 2023-2024: Match 36 REN vs STA Prediction – Who Will Prevail in Today’s Clash?

January 13, 2024

BBL 2023-2024: Match 36 REN vs STA Prediction – Who Will Prevail in Today’s Clash?

On Saturday, January 13, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades will play Game 36 of the BBL 2023–2024 season.

REN vs STA Match Prediction, Match 36

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.

REN vs STA Match Details

MatchMelbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Big Bash League 2023-24
VenueDocklands Stadium, Melbourne 
Date & TimeSaturday, January 13, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming DetailsStar Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Docklands Stadium Pitch and Conditions

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.

REN vs STA Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played25
Melbourne Renegades Won09
Melbourne Stars Won16

REN vs STA Predicted Playing XI

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

REN vs STA Probable Best Performers

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.

BBL 2023-2024: Match 38 STA vs HUR Prediction – Who Will Triumph in Today’s Clash?

15 Jan 2024

Melbourne Stars will face off against Hobart Hurricanes in Game 38 on Monday, January 15.

Melbourne Stars

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.

STA vs HUR Match Details

MatchMelbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2023-2024
VenueMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date & TimeMonday, January 15, 1:45 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming DetailsStar Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report and Conditions

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.

STA vs HUR Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played20
Melbourne Stars Won13
Hobart Hurricanes Won07

STA vs. HUR Predicted Playing XI

Melbourne Stars (STA):

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

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Ben McDermott

Matthew Wade (wk)

Caleb Jewell

Macalister Wright

Nikhil Chaudhary

Corey Anderson

Tim David

Chris Jordan

Patrick Dooley

Nathan Ellis (c)

Riley Meredith

STA vs. HUR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Hilton Cartwright

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.

Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Coulter-Nile

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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