Docklands Stadium Melbourne Pitch Report For REN vs SCO BBL 2024-25 Match 10

Debashis Sarangi

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On Monday, Melbourne Renegades will lock horns with Perth Scorchers in the tenth group-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League. The high-voltage clash will be played at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. 

Led by Will Sutherland, the Renegades secured an emphatic six-wicket win over the Hurricanes after kickstarting their BBL 14 campaign with a five-wicket drubbing from Sydney Sixers. The Renegades were absolutely clinical with the ball, dismantling the Hurricanes for 74 and chasing the paltry target in nine overs. 

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have also had a topsy-turvy journey in the tournament. After registering a clinical victory over Melbourne Stars, the Scorchers fell flat against the Hurricanes, as the hosts defeated them by eight wickets. 

So, considering both teams would be keen to record their second win of the season, we anticipate a cracking contest tomorrow. Before the encounter begins, let's see how the surface at Docklands Stadium will behave throughout the contest. 

Docklands Stadium Melbourne Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches Played68
Matches won batting 1st30
Matches won batting 2nd38
Average 1st innings score157.8
Average 2nd innings score143.4


Docklands Stadium Melbourne Pitch Report

The surface at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. As it's the first game of the season at this venue, expect the fast bowlers to get a hint of seam movement throughout the match. 

There could also be some tennis-ball bounce on offer for the pacers. So, the fast bowlers must pitch the new ball around the 4-6m length before switching to hard-length bowling. The batters will likely enjoy the track's pace and bounce, and they can freely play their shots after negotiating the first few overs. There will be little assistance on offer for the spinners, who must rely on accuracy to succeed at this venue. 

The average scoring rate at the Docklands Stadium was 8.18 in BBL 2023-24, indicating decent batting conditions. Interestingly, the chasing sides won all matches at this venue last season. Also, considering it's the first game of this season here, expect the toss-winner to bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Docklands Stadium

Tom Rogers

  • The Scorchers' top three were exposed by Riley Meredith in the last game and Rogers can also trouble them with his pace and movement.  
  • The seamer has bagged 18 wickets in 14 BBL matches at this venue; so he could be a key player for his side in this match. 

Josh Inglis

  • Australia's explosive keeper-batter Josh Inglis looked sublime in the previous game, scoring 49 runs for the Scorchers. His form and 360-degree stroke-play makes him a genuine threat to the Renegades' bowling unit. 

Will Sutherland

  • Melbourne Renegades' captain Will Sutherland is the most successful bowler this season, scalping five wickets in two matches. 
  • He has ample experience in playing at this venue and could be a match-winner with the ball for his team. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Cooper Connolly, Tim Seifert and Jhye Richardson, who might be handy for their respective sides in this game.