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STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 23, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match 23 of the Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25), to be played between STA vs REN in Melbourne.
It is time for the Melbourne Derby in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, with the two Melbourne sides coming face to face against each other in match No. 23 of the tournament.
Melbourne Stars will lock horns with Melbourne Renegades on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. These two BBL sides are currently struggling in this competition and are placed in the bottom half of the points table.
With two wins in five matches, the Renegades are sixth on the table. They are going into this match on the back of two consecutive defeats. The situation of Melbourne Stars is worse. They started with five consecutive defeats before winning their first one, and now every game for them is a must-win clash.
STA vs REN: Match Details
Match: Melbourne Renegades (REN) vs Melbourne Stars (STA), 23rd Match Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)
Match Date: January 4, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
STA vs REN: Head-to-Head: STA (16) – REN (10)
Melbourne Stars are leading the scoreline in the Melbourne Derby. They have won 16 out of 26 matches played between the two, while Melbourne Renegades have won ten matches.
STA vs REN: Weather Report
The forecast predicts some cloud cover with 10 percent chance of rain on Saturday evening in Melbourne. The maximum temperature will reach up to 33° C with the humidity around 20-30 percent. The moderate speed of wind is expected to be around 10-11 km/h.
STA vs REN: Pitch Report
The surface at the MCG is very good for bowling. The bounce and pace here is true, and batters can play the shots on the up. The record indicates that the team that bats first usually enjoys winning more here.
STA vs REN: Predicted XIs:
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Daniel Lawrence, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper (wk), Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Laurie Evans, Jacob Bethell, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O Neill, Will Sutherland (c), Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 STA vs REN Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Lawrence, Will Sutherland, Fergus O Neill
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Thomas Stewart Rogers
Captain First-Choice: Will Sutherland || Captain Second-Choice: Fergus O Neill
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 STA vs REN Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Ben Duckett, Josh Brown, Jacob Bethell
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Lawrence, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Thomas Stewart Rogers
Captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Captain Second-Choice: Tim Seifert
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Thomas Stewart Rogers || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Daniel Lawrence
STA vs REN: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have had their issues and have struggled for consistency. Melbourne Stars finally broke their losing streak, which must have given them some confidence. We will back them to win this game against Melbourne Renegades.
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