BBL 2023-24 | STA vs REN, Match 23 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lquxpw6tJake Fraser-McGurk will be an important player for the Renegades in the Melbourne Derby (Source: x.com)

Melbourne Stars (STA) and Melbourne Renegades (REN) square off against each other in the Derby clash in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. Match No. 23 is set to be played on Tuesday, January 02nd, 2024, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne at 13:45 IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 36 on Saturday, the 13th at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter. 

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STA vs REN, Match 23: Venue Analysis

The surface at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground is favorable for the seam bowlers. The pacers enjoy their time in the middle on this track. It is expected to remain the same for this fixture as well.


STA vs REN, Match 23 - Toss Factor

Team batting second won the contest in the only game played so far at the MCG in BBL 13. The captain winning the toss might look to chase down the target again.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

 Skipper Glenn Maxwell has been doing the job with the ball as well for the Stars so far. The right arm offbreak bowler has picked up six wickets in three innings at an average of 15.66. Seamer Joel Paris and Imad Wasim also need to give support to their captain in picking up the wickets. The batting will depend on the highest run-scorer Beau Webster and the leader Maxwell.

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Will Sutherland have picked up the joint-most wickets (seven) so far for the Renegades. The duo will look to keep doing their job and also restrict the Stars to a modest total. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Shaun Marsh will be the main men if the Renegades are up against a big target.


STA vs REN, Match 23 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Melrourne Renegades Fields First

Jake Fraser-McGurk (REN)

Jake Fraser-McGurk has struck the most runs for the Renegades so far in BBL 13. The 21-year old youngster has hit 175 runs at an average of 35.00 which includes two half-centuries. The  Renegades will again rely heavily on the top-order batter to provide them a quickfire start especially in a big run-chase.

Shaun Marsh (REN)

Experienced campaigner Shaun Marsh has played only two matches so far but has had an impact in both games. The 40-year old veteran left-handed batter has smashed half-centuries in his both outings. Marsh is one of the high-profile players in the history of the Big Bash League. He will again be a key player in a big run-chase for his side.


Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Beau Webster (STA)

Beau Webster is leading the batting charts for the Stars. The right-handed player has smashed 164 runs in four innings at an average of 55. The 30-year old has hit two half-centuries and has also managed to pick up four wickets in three innings. Melbourne will again depend on him to guide them home while chasing a stiff target.

Glenn Maxwell (STA)

Skipper Glenn Maxwell has amassed the joint-second most runs for the Stars this season. The explosive middle-order batter has 128 runs to his name at average of 32. Maxwell has got starts in all games with scores of 23, 30, 12, 35* and 28. He would hope to lead his side from the front by playing a crucial knock.


STA vs REN, Match 23 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Marcus Stoinis (STA)

After a string of low scores, Marcus Stoinis finally returned to form with a bang in the last match. The 34-year old hit an unbeaten 55 off just 19 which included six fours and four maximums against Adelaide Strikers. He remained not out till the end to guide his side home in a big run-chase. Stoinis is a risky but worthy pick considering the fact that now he is back in form.

Joe Clarke (REN)

Opener Joe Clarke has racked up the third-most runs for the Renegades after Fraser-McGurk and Marsh. The 27-year old right-handed opening player is averaging 28 and is yet to hit a haslf-century in this campaign. His highest score is 38 and this might be the fixture in which he gets the job done.