Will Rain Play Spoilsport In REN Vs STA BBL Match? Check Melbourne Weather Update

Rain in Docklands Stadium [Source: @ollycaffrey/X.Com]

The highly anticipated Melbourne Stars Vs Melbourne Renegades - The Melbourne Derby is about to commence in half an hour, but before the start of the contest, the rain god has arrived to play spoilsport at the Docklands Stadium.

The weather forecast predicted rain on Sunday in Melbourne and it has arrived just at the wrong time as the Derby is set to commence between two quality teams in the Big Bash League. The bat flip has taken place and Melbourne Stars have been put into bat, but will rain spoil the contest today?.

REN Vs STA Melbourne Weather forecast

The match is taking place at the Docklands Stadium and luckily, the stadium in Melbourne has roof which can be closed during rain time. As of now, the stadium roof has been closed and the game will be played at its usual pace.

As per Accuweather, the temperature will be around 21 degrees celsius and will be cloudy throughout the day. There is also prediction for light showers, but due to the roof on the stadium, the contest won't be hampered between the two teams.

Renegades set to bowl in crucial contest

In a must win encounter for both the sides, Renegades have won the bat flip and have elected to bowl first. The pitch might not be the easiest to bat on and thus the Renegades would want to have a target in front of them.

Both the sides are in the bottom half of the points table and need to win the contest in order to stay alive in the knockout stage.

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