The Melbourne Derby is here in the Big Bash League 2025-26. Match 22 will see Melbourne Stars take on Melbourne Renegades in the first match of the double-header on Sunday.
The match will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026, starting at 12:35 PM IST.
Both teams are coming into this game after losses. Melbourne Stars are still sitting at the top of the points table and will be eager to bounce back. Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, are struggling for form and desperately need a win to stay alive in the competition.
STA vs REN Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 22 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | January 4, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 12:35 PM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Format | T20 |
STA vs REN Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 18 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | W, W, W, W, L |
| Melbourne Renegades | W, W, L, L, L |
Pitch & Weather Report – MCG
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Helps | Fast bowlers with bounce |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 140 |
| Chasing Win % | 37% |
| Temperature | 22–24°C |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 65–70% |
Pitch Insight:
MCG offers good bounce and carry. Batters can score freely once set, while pacers get assistance with the new ball.
MCG T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 28 |
| Batting First Wins | 11 |
| Batting Second Wins | 16 |
| Tie / No Result | 1 |
| Highest Score | 186/5 |
| Lowest Score | 74 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
- Sam Harper (wk)
- Thomas Rogers
- Marcus Stoinis (c)
- Campbell Kellaway
- Glenn Maxwell
- Hilton Cartwright
- Tom Curran
- Blake Macdonald
- Mitchell Swepson
- Haris Rauf
- Peter Siddle
Melbourne Renegades
- Josh Brown
- Tim Seifert
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Oliver Peake
- Hasan Khan
- Will Sutherland (c)
- Matthew Spoors
- Andrew Tye
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Jason Behrendorff
Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options:
- Tim Seifert
- Sam Harper
- Haris Rauf
- Oliver Peake
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options:
- Marcus Stoinis
- Will Sutherland
- Tom Curran
- Hasan Khan
Fantasy Tip:
At MCG, prefer all-rounders and fast bowlers who bowl in powerplay and death overs.
STA vs REN Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Melbourne Stars dominated most of their previous match and only lost control in the final overs. Their batting and bowling units look settled and in good rhythm.
Melbourne Renegades are struggling mainly due to poor batting form. Apart from Tim Seifert, the rest of the lineup has failed to handle pressure situations, which is affecting the overall balance of the team.
Match Prediction:
Melbourne Stars are favorites to win Match 22
Injury Updates
| Team | Update |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | No injury concerns |
| Melbourne Renegades | No injury concerns |
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