Match No. 23 Big Bash League 2024-25 We'll see Melbourne Rebels take on Melbourne Stars At The Gabba in Brisbane.
The Renegades currently sit 6th in the points table with 4 points, but are under pressure after two straight defeats, including a recent 5-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, the Stars find themselves at the bottom of the standings, having achieved only one win in six matches. However, they will take confidence from their latest performance, a morale-boosting five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat. This clash promises to be a decisive showdown as both teams seek to renew their campaigns.
Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 23
- Date and time: January 4; 8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM CT / 1:45 PM EST
- place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The MCG pitch is expected to provide a balanced competition between bat and ball. Early on, bowlers, especially those with the new ball, may find some help, while the surface is likely to become more batsman-friendly as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and speed, the pitch should encourage aggressive attacking play, providing hitters with opportunities to score freely. However, larger boundaries can affect the scoring rate, requiring a combination of accuracy and power from hitters. This dynamic sets the stage for an exciting battle as teams work to balance attack and defence. The conditions promise an exciting match, requiring the bowlers and batsmen to adapt to evolving challenges.
Prediction picks for REN vs STA Dream11:
- Wicket keeper: Tim Seifert
- Speculators: Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jacob Bethell
- comprehensive: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus StoinisWill Sutherland
- shooters: Peter Seidel, Adam Zampa, Mark Steketee
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Will Sutherland (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Ben Duckett (C), Jacob Bethell (VC)
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REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sam Harper, Daniel Lawrence, Thomas Stuart Rogers, Ken Richardson
REN vs. STA Dream11 for today's match (January 4, 8:15 AM GMT):
the difference:
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser-Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Osama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Parris, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Campbell Kellaway.
Melbourne Rebels: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Xavier Krohn, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson, Thomas Stuart Rogers, Jonathan Wells, Callum Stash
