Docklands Stadium Melbourne Pitch Report For REN Vs STA BBL Match

Docklands Stadium Pitch Report [Source: @bethiveonline/X.Com]

The stage is set for the Melbourne Derby as the Renegades will take on the Stars in a riveting battle from the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. The arch-rivals have had fearsome battles in the past and the upcoming clash won't be any different on Sunday.

In the previous match between the two teams this season, the Melbourne Stars prevailed in a last-over thriller as they won the contest by 5 runs. Interestingly, both the teams are towards the bottom half of the table, with Stars at the last spot and Renegades at the sixth position and struggling to win matches.

Both the teams are eager for a win, but the Docklands Stadium pitch will also be a key factor in deciding the outcome of the contest. Ahead of the match we look at how the pitch will behave on match day.

Docklands Stadium Melbourne BBL Stats And Records

Docklands Stadium Melbourne: Is it batting or bowling friendly?

Only two matches have taken place at this venue this season and the venue has not witnessed high-scoring matches. In the first match between Renegades and Scorchers, the team from Perth scored just 143 and the target was chased down by the Renegades.

In the second game between Renegades and Strikers, another score in the region of 140s was witnessed, which showcases that Docklands is not going to be a high-scoring ground and the batters might find it. tough to score runs. The surface this season has witnessed Tennis ball bounce and there is a hint of seam movement benefitting the bowlers.

For the batters, they cannot go and attack right from the word go. Instead, they need to bide their time before going for the big shots. In the last 10 matches at this venue, pacer have picked up 69 wickets, while spinners have grabbed 34, which shows that pace bowlers tend to dominate.

Players To Watch Out For At Docklands Stadium

Tom Rogers

The leading wicket taker of the BBL 2024, Tom Rogers has scalped 13 wickets in just 7 matches this season. He has been their main man in all the games and will be a sure shot to take wickets at the top in this venue. The Stars have a fragile batting lineup and Rogers can exploit it.

Marcus Stoinis

Macus Stoinis has been the best batter of Melbourne Stars this season. In 8 matches he has 246 runs, at a strike-rate of 124.87. The matches which Stars have won this season, Stoinis has been pivotal and he'll be the key once again this season.

Peter Siddle

The man is still going strong in his 40s and has been pivotal for the Stars. In the last game against Sixers, he picked up 2 wickets to change the course of the game and will be crucial once again for the struggling Melbourne Stars team.

(Apart from these players, the likes of Ben Duckett and Will Sutherland will also be key players).