The 48th match of the BBL 11 will see Melbourne Renegades against Melbourne Stars. Given their respective positions, both teams are in a must-win situation. Renegades are going through a demanding period, having dropped two games in a row against the Sixers and Thunder. They are currently in 6th place in the rankings with 15 points after 3 wins, 7 losses, and a no result.
Despite the return of their main players, the Melbourne Stars are still unable to regain their rhythm. The Perth Scorchers defeated them by 47 runs in their previous match. They are in seventh place in the rankings with 14 points after four victories and six losses. If they want to make the playoffs, they’ll have to adjust their hitting style.
Weather
Melbourne is anticipated to have temperatures ranging from 21 to 33 degrees Celsius. We expect a complete game because there is no rain on Thursday.
Pitch
Docklands Stadium has a decent batting surface. The batters will play their strokes freely since the ball will land neatly on the bat. Bowlers must be on their toes when bowling on this surface.
Probable Playing XIs
Melbourne Renegades:
Nic Maddinson (c), Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Josh Lalor, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Zahir Khan
Melbourne Stars:
Glenn Maxwell (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Clint Hinchliffe, Sam Rainbird, Beau Webster, Adam Zampa, Nick Larkin, Joe Burns, Qais Ahmad, Hilton Cartwright, Haris Rauf
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars – Match 48, Dream 11:
Joe Clarke (c&wk), Shaun Marsh, Hilton Cartwright, Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Nic Maddinson, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Haris Rauf
Prediction
Match winner
- Melbourne Stars
Winning the toss
- Melbourne Stars
Top Batsman
- Melbourne Renegades – Mackenzie Harvey
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
Top Bowler
- Melbourne Renegades – Kane Richardson
- Melbourne Stars – Adam Zampa
Most Sixes
- Melbourne Renegades – Mackenzie Harvey
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
Player of the Match
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
Team Scores Batting First
- Melbourne Renegades – 170+
- Melbourne Stars – 180+
Both sides have won only two of their last five games, but a Melbourne derby should be enough to raise the Renegades and Stars’ game. We anticipate a thrilling match, with the Melbourne Stars emerging victorious.