BBL 2023-2024 | REN VS STA, Match 36- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

image-lrawggyzJake Fraser-McGurk will be an important pick for the match (Source: x.com)

The second game of a doubleheader Saturday in the BBL 13 will see Melbourne Renegades cross swords with Melbourne Stars in the Docklands Stadium. The riveting Melbourne rivalry is scheduled to be slated at 2:00 PM IST.

The Stars have been blowing hot and cold but have gathered eight points from as many matches. They have won four and lost as many games, thereby finding themselves in the fifth position. After winning four consecutive games they have lost a recent encounter against the Sydney Sixers. Meanwhile, the Gades are languishing at the bottom of the table with only three points from eight matches. They have won just one game against the Adelaide Strikers and lost six of their encounters.

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REN VS STA, Match 36- Toss Factor

The surface at the Marvel Stadium is generally on the slower side during the first innings. But as the game progresses the pitch becomes conducive to the batters. Both the spinners and the pacers get a decent amount of help in this venue. However, these is also known to be a chasing ground, as per recent records.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars field first

The likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster can be handy in these kinds of conditions. Maxwell and Stoinis are renowned to be clean stickers of the cricket ball and have the ability to chase down mighty totals.

Scenario: if Melbourne Renegades field first

The Renegades will be hoping to end the season in a positive manner after losing a plethora of matches. Although Jordan Cox and Jonathan Wells have been shilly shally with the bat, they have the potential to give a fight. Also, veteran Shaun Marsh will be hoping to get back in rhythm after getting dismissed for a duck in the last game.


REN VS STA, Match 36- Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If the Stars field first

Glenn Maxwell (STA): The Australian all-rounder has been in scintillating form with the willow in hand. He smacked 191 runs from seven innings so far and has also bagged seven wickets. He has the ability to chase down humongous totals on his own will.

Jake Fraser-McGurk (REN): The swashbuckler generally bats at the top of the order for the Gades and has the tendency to fetch quick runs with the bat. Fraser-McGurk notched up 215 runs from seven innings. He is a good batter against conditions that offer pace and bounce, hence should come good.


Scenario: if the Renegades field first

Shaun Marsh (REN): The Australian veteran scored 199 runs from his last six matches. Although he got dismissed for a duck recently, it does not rule out the fact that Shaun was one of the best during his days. Even now, he has been playing some solid knocks and can help in gathering fantasy points.

Beau Webster (STA): The All-rounder is well known for using the long handle and clearing the fence. Webster has been batting well for the Stars since the time he has been promoted at the top order by the franchise management. The tall cricketer can also turn out more than handy with the ball in hand.


REN VS STA, Match 36- High Risk, High Reward Choices

Marcus Stoinis (STA): Also referred to as 'The Hulk',  Stoinis is one of the marquee players of the Melbourne Stars. He played some good knocks with the bat and also scalped wickets in the tourney. However, he has blown hot and cold in the season and therefore having him is always risky.

Will Sutherland (REN):  The  all-rounder has picked up seven wickets from his last nine matches so far. Sutherland is another such cricketer who is known to play quickfire knocks in the lower order. Although he isn't the very consistent of the lot he can valuable due to his bits and pieces nature.