Perth Scorchers will face Melbourne Renegades in Match 26 of the Big Bash League 2025–26. The match will be played at Perth Stadium, a venue where the Scorchers have been very strong and dominant, especially in home conditions.
Perth Scorchers are in excellent form this season and are very close to securing a top position on the points table. On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades are under pressure and must win this match to keep their playoff hopes alive, making this clash an exciting and high-stakes contest for both teams.
Match Details
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025 |
| Match No. | 26 |
| Date | 7 January 2026 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SCO vs REN Match Preview
Perth Scorchers are playing very good cricket this season. They have won 4 out of 6 matches and are looking strong, especially at home in Perth.
Melbourne Renegades have had mixed results. They have won 2 out of 5 matches, but their confidence is high after winning their last game.
This match is important for both teams, but Perth Scorchers start as favourites, mainly because of home conditions.
Recent Team Performance
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | W, W, W, L, L |
| Melbourne Renegades | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | W, L, L, L, W |
Perth Scorchers – Team News & Analysis
Perth Scorchers won their last match against Adelaide Strikers by 33 runs.
Key Performers (Last Match)
- Mitchell Marsh – 37 runs
- Sam Fanning – 31 runs
- Joel Paris – 3 wickets
- Ashton Turner – 2 wickets
Expected Batting Order
- Openers: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning
- No.3: Cooper Connolly
- Middle Order: Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Joel Curtis, Nick Hobson
Bowling Unit
- New Ball: Cooper Connolly, Joel Paris
- Middle Overs: Ashton Agar, Ashton Turner, Mahli Beardman
- Support Bowlers: Aaron Hardie, Brody Couch
Melbourne Renegades – Team News & Analysis
Melbourne Renegades defeated Melbourne Stars by 4 wickets in their previous match.
Squad Update
- Caleb Jewell added
- Harry Dixon dropped
Key Performers (Last Match)
- Josh Brown – 84 runs
- Mohammad Rizwan – 41 runs
- Gurinder Sandhu – 4 wickets
- Callum Stow – 2 wickets
Expected Batting Order
- Openers: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert
- No.3: Mohammad Rizwan
- Middle Order: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland
Bowling Unit
- New Ball: Hassan Khan, Jason Behrendorff
- Middle Overs: Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Will Sutherland
- Extra Option: Matthew Spoors
SCO vs REN Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | SCO Won | REN Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Last 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Note: Renegades have won the last 2 meetings, so expect a close contest.
Pitch & Weather Report – Perth Stadium
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Best For | Fast bowlers with bounce |
| Chasing Record | Average |
| Winning % (Chasing) | 41% |
Weather Report
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 40–45%
- Rain: 0% chance
Perfect conditions for a full match.
Perth Stadium T20 Stats
| Record | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 5 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 144 |
| Highest Score | 220/6 |
| Lowest Score | 112 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Perth Scorchers
- Mitchell Marsh
- Sam Fanning
- Cooper Connolly
- Aaron Hardie
- Ashton Turner (c)
- Joel Curtis (wk)
- Nick Hobson
- Ashton Agar
- Joel Paris
- Brody Couch
- Mahli Beardman
Melbourne Renegades
- Josh Brown
- Tim Seifert
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Hassan Khan
- Oliver Peake
- Will Sutherland (c)
- Matthew Spoors
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Callum Stow
- Jason Behrendorff
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Mitchell Marsh
- Josh Brown
- Tim Seifert
- Ashton Turner
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Cooper Connolly
- Will Sutherland
- Aaron Hardie
- Hassan Khan
Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Melbourne Renegades gained confidence after beating Melbourne Stars, but their middle-order batting and death bowling remain weak. They will need an exceptional performance to beat Perth Scorchers at home.
Perth Scorchers look strong in both batting and bowling. Their top order is consistently scoring runs, and their bowling attack is well-balanced for Perth conditions.
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Prediction: Perth Scorchers are favorites to win Match 26.
Injury Updates
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | No injury updates |
| Perth Scorchers | No injury updates |
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