BBL 2024-2025: Match 32, REN vs STA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between REN vs STA?

Popular franchise Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on Melbourne Stars (STA) in Match 32 of the Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) at the Docklands Stadium, in Melbourne, on Sunday, January 12. Renegades are coming off a win in their last game against Perth Scorchers by four wickets. They are currently placed sixth in the points table with three wins and four losses with a Net Run Rate of +0.392.

On the other hand, the Stars have won three consecutive games and are finding their way back after losing their first five games of the season. They are currently placed seventh in the points table and they have a tough task at hand to win all of their remaining games to hope for a knockout spot. They have won just three out of eight games.

REN vs STA Match Details

Pitch Report 

The Docklands Stadium favours the batters as they will find the ball coming onto the bat nicely with an even bounce. On the other hand, a quick outfield will hamper the team’s plans to contain the run flow. However, the bowlers can make use of the larger boundary dimensions to trap the batters. The team winning the toss will opt to bowl first.

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Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for REN vs STA

Melbourne Renegades (REN): 

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Harris, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jonathan Wells, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Kane Richardson.

Melbourne Stars (STA):  

Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle.

Probable Top Performers from REN vs STA

Probable Best Batter: Marcus Stoinis

Melbourne Stars’ skipper Marcus Stoinis has been in impressive form since the beginning of the season and could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Renegades. In eight matches, Stoinis has hammered 246 runs at a strike rate of 124.87 and is currently the third-highest run-getter of the season.

Probable Best Bowler: Thomas Stewart Rogers 

The right-arm pacer Thomas Stewart Rogers could be the best bowler in the coming match against the Stars. Rogers is currently the second-highest wicket-taker this season with 13 wickets in seven innings. The 30-year-old will be looking to continue his good form exploit the conditions to his benefit and give his side crucial breakthroughs.

REN vs STA Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Melbourne Renegades win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

STA: 170-180

Melbourne Renegadeswin the match

Scenario 2

Melbourne Stars win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 50-60

REN: 150-170

Melbourne Stars win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.