Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, 30th Match
Melbourne Derby REN vs STA – BBL 2025-26 Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Injury Updates & Live Streaming
The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 brings one of its biggest rivalries to life as Melbourne Renegades (REN) face Melbourne Stars (STA) at the iconic Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium). This Melbourne Derby is not just about city pride it is crucial for the BBL points table and a goldmine for fantasy cricket players.
Renegades arrive with confidence after back-to-back wins, while the Stars will be desperate to bounce back after two consecutive losses. With players like Marcus Stoinis, Gurinder Sandhu and Haris Rauf in top form, expect fireworks in this blockbuster contest.
Match Details
- Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars (BBL 2025-26)
- Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
- Date & Time: 10 January 2026, 7:15 PM AEDT, 1:45 PM IST
Live Streaming & Broadcast
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Weather & Pitch Report – Docklands Stadium
Docklands Stadium is fully covered, so weather will not affect the game.
- Temperature: 20°C – 24°C
- Rain: Not an issue due to closed roof
- Humidity: Slightly high if roof remains closed
Pitch Stats (Last 5 Matches)
- Average 1st innings score: 162
- Pacers wickets: 53
- Spinners wickets: 18
Pitch Insight: This is a fast-bowler’s paradise. Pacers take nearly three times more wickets than spinners here. The ball skids nicely under lights, helping bowlers who hit hard lengths. Fantasy teams should focus on death-over pacers and seam-bowling all-rounders.
Injury Updates & Team News
Melbourne Renegades
- No confirmed injury concerns
- Adam Zampa is fit and available
Melbourne Stars
- All key players available
- No major injury updates reported
(Final Playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss)
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Mohammad Rizwan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Stars
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Blake Macdonald, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Top Fantasy Picks
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
The best fantasy player of this fixture.
- Runs: 186
- Wickets: 9
- Avg Fantasy Points: 104 He bats in the top-middle order and bowls key overs a dream fantasy asset.
Gurinder Sandhu (REN)
Renegades’ strike bowler.
- 14 wickets in the series
- Bowls powerplay + death overs = maximum wicket potential
Sam Harper (STA)
- 272 runs this season
- Wicket-keeping adds bonus points
Haris Rauf (STA)
- 13 wickets
- Docklands bounce suits his pace perfectly
Tom Curran (STA)
- 10 wickets + handy runs
- Elite death-over bowler
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Picks
- Marcus Stoinis
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Tom Curran
High-Risk / Grand League Picks
- Josh Brown – 190 runs, explosive opener
- Glenn Maxwell – Low form but huge upside
- Peter Siddle – 13 wickets, 100% Dream Team rate
Fantasy Strategy
- Load your team with fast bowlers & seam-bowling all-rounders
- Avoid stacking too many spinners (only Zampa/Swepson worth considering)
- Pick top-order batters who can survive the swinging new ball
- Focus on death-over specialists like Sandhu, Curran, Rauf, Behrendorff
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on recent form, pitch data and publicly available information. Playing XIs, player availability and match conditions can change after the toss. Fantasy sports involve financial risk please play responsibly and use your own judgment before joining any contest.
Big Bash League REN vs STA players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA vs REN | 15 Dec - 01:45 PM | Geelong | Heat |  MRRenegades |  BH | 212/5 (20.0) | 198/8 (20.0) | Renegades Renegades won by 14 runs |
| HUR vs REN | 21 Dec - 01:45 PM | Geelong | Hurricanes | MRRenegades |  HH | 145/9 (20.0) | 149/3 (13.5) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) |
| HUR vs REN | 29 Dec - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | MRRenegades | HH | 162/9 (20.0) | 163/6 (19.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
| REN vs SIX | 01 Jan - 10:30 AM | Melbourne | Sixers | MRRenegades |  SS | 164/9 (20.0) | 168/4 (19.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| REN vs STA | 04 Jan - 12:35 PM | Melbourne | Renegades |  MSStars | MR | 173/9 (20.0) | 177/6 (19.5) | Renegades Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| SCO vs REN | 07 Jan - 01:45 PM | Perth | Renegades |  PSScorchers | MR | 127/10 (19.2) | 130/6 (20.0) | Renegades Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
| REN vs STA | 10 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Stars | MRRenegades | MS | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/2 (15.5) | Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) |
| REN vs THU | 12 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Thunder | MRRenegades |  ST | 170/8 (20.0) | 140/6 (15.2) | Thunder Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) (DLS method) |
| SCO vs REN | 15 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Renegades | PSScorchers | MR | 219/7 (20.0) | 169/7 (20.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 50 runs |
| STR vs REN | 17 Jan - 11:30 AM | Adelaide | Strikers | MRRenegades |  AS | 99/10 (16.5) | 100/2 (11.5) | Strikers Strikers won by 8 wickets (with 49 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUR vs STA | 18 Dec - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Stars | HHHurricanes | MS | 158/9 (20.0) | 159/2 (16.0) | Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) |
| STR vs STA | 23 Dec - 01:45 PM | Adelaide | Stars | ASStrikers | MS | 155/8 (20.0) | 161/4 (18.1) | Stars Stars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) |
| STA vs SIX | 26 Dec - 12:35 PM | Sydney | Stars | SSSixers | MS | 144/10 (20.0) | 145/3 (17.3) | Stars Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) |
| STA vs THU | 28 Dec - 01:45 PM | Canberra | Stars | STThunder | MS | 128/10 (20.0) | 132/1 (14.0) | Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining) |
| HEA vs STA | 02 Jan - 01:45 PM | Brisbane | Heat | MSStars | BH | 195/6 (20.0) | 199/6 (19.4) | Heat Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |
| REN vs STA | 04 Jan - 12:35 PM | Melbourne | Renegades | MSStars | MR | 173/9 (20.0) | 177/6 (19.5) | Renegades Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| STA vs SIX | 08 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Sixers | MSStars | SS | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| REN vs STA | 10 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Stars | MRRenegades | MS | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/2 (15.5) | Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) |
| STR vs STA | 13 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Stars | ASStrikers | MS | 83/10 (19.3) | 86/4 (15.1) | Stars Stars won by 6 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) |
| SCO vs STA | 17 Jan - 02:45 PM | Perth | Scorchers | MSStars | PS | 130/10 (18.2) | 134/4 (16.5) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) |
| HH vs MS | 21 Jan - 02:00 PM | Hobart | Stars | HHHurricanes | MS | 114/5 (10.0) | 81/4 (7.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS method) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REN vs SIX | 01 Jan - 10:30 AM | Sixers | MRRenegades | SS | 164/9 (20.0) | 168/4 (19.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| REN vs STA | 10 Jan - 01:45 PM | Stars | MRRenegades | MS | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/2 (15.5) | Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) |
| SCO vs REN | 15 Jan - 01:45 PM | Renegades | PSScorchers | MR | 219/7 (20.0) | 169/7 (20.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 50 runs |
