Two teams are fighting for a crucial spot in the Big Bash League 2025-26 playoffs.
Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars have already qualified, which leaves only two playoff spots open. Perth Scorchers, the five-time champions, are strong contenders with 10 points from 8 matches. One more win will almost confirm their place in the next round.

Melbourne Renegades must win this match to stay alive. A loss will knock them out of the tournament.

• Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
• Match No.: 36
• Date: January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

REN vs SCO Head-to-Head

Team	Wins
Melbourne Renegades	06
Perth Scorchers	16
No Result	01

REN vs SCO – Last 5 Match Form

Team	Last 5 Match Results
Melbourne Renegades	L, W, W, L, L
Perth Scorchers	W, W, W, L, W

Weather & Pitch Report – Docklands Stadium

Factor	Details
Temperature	17–19°C
Humidity	60–70%
Rain Chances	25%
Pitch Nature	Batting-friendly
Helps	Fast Bowlers
Chasing Teams	Win % – 58%

Ground Stats (T20s at Docklands Stadium)

Total Matches	Bat 1st Wins	Bat 2nd Wins	Avg 1st Inn Score	Highest Score	Lowest Score
72	29	43	155	223/8 (HUR vs REN)	66/10

Expected Playing XI (Predicted)

Perth Scorchers

• Mitchell Marsh
• Finn Allen
• Cooper Connolly
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Aaron Hardie
• Ashton Turner (c)
• Laurie Evans
• Jhye Richardson
• Luke Holt
• David Payne
• Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Renegades

• Josh Brown
• Tim Seifert
• Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Caleb Jewell
• Hassan Khan
• Will Sutherland (c)
• Sam Elliot
• Adam Zampa
• Gurinder Sandhu
• Jason Behrendorff

REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction – Small League Team Picks

Top Captain Choices

• Mitchell Marsh
• Josh Brown

Top Vice-Captain Choices

• Tim Seifert
• Finn Allen

REN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction – Grand League Team Picks

Top Captain Choices (GL)

• Aaron Hardie
• Hassan Khan

Top Vice-Captain Choices (GL)

• Cooper Connolly
• Will Sutherland

Who Will Win Today’s Match? – REN vs SCO Match Prediction

• These teams met once earlier this season, and Melbourne Renegades won that match.
• But their overall performance has been inconsistent, and their bowling failed in the last match against Sydney Thunder.
• Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, are in excellent form with a strong batting lineup and experienced players.

Prediction:

Perth Scorchers are the favourites to win this match.

Injury Updates

Perth Scorchers	Melbourne Renegades
No Injury Update	No Injury Update

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