REN vs STA Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - BBL 14, Match 23

REN vs STA, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Predictions For Match 23 [Source: @RenegadesBBL, @StarsBBL/x.com]

It is time for the Melbourne derby in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on the Melbourne Stars (STA) in the 23rd match of the BBL 14. The match will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on January 4 at 1:45 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

REN vs STA Preview

The Melbourne Renegades have won two of their five matches in the tournament so far. They are currently at the fifth position in the points table with a net run rate of +0.547. On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars have struggled in the tournament and are virtually out of the tournament. They have lost five of their six games and are currently lingering at the bottom of the table with a net run rate of -0.672.

The Renegades still have a good chance for qualification. They will try to win this game and build a momentum that they can build on to make it into the next round. The Stars do have a theoretical chance of qualification and they will be keen on keeping that alive with strong show in this game. Besides keeping their hopes alive in the tournament, the two teams will be looking to earn the bragging rights for the Melbourne derby.

REN vs STA Toss Update

Melbourne Stars have won the bat flip and they have opted to field first.

REN vs STA Head-to-Head Record

REN vs STA Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The weather during the game is expected to be partly cloudy. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 21°C and there is no chance of rain.

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has offered a lot of spice for the pacers. The new ball has been difficult to handle for the batters and the struggle has been evident on this track. In all the matches of the tournament that has been played here, it has been seen that that wicket has gotten better for batting in the second innings of the game.

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne - Record of Chasing Teams

In all the three matches that have been played here, the team chasing has won the game. Keeping the trend of the venue in mind, the captain winning the toss might look to field first in the game.

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REN vs STA Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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REN vs STA Captain and Vice-captain

REN vs STA Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

REN vs STA, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Sam Harper
Batters: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Will Sutherland, Fergus O'Neill
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Tom Stewart Rogers

Captain: Jacob Bethell
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell

REN vs STA Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

REN vs STA, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Sam Harper
Batters: Ben Duckett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Will Sutherland, Fergus O'Neill
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Tom Stewart Rogers

Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Vice-captain: Tom Stewart Rogers

* Adam Zampa in place of Fergus O'Neill in both teams

REN vs STA Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or a 2-4-2-1 combination will be ideal for the game.

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