STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today (BBL|15), in Melbourne, Jan 4, 2026, 12:35 PM – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
Melbourne Stars will take on Melbourne Renegades in Match 22 of the Big Bash League 2025. The exciting contest will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026, at 12:35 PM IST.
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STA vs REN Match 22 Details
| Team | Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Melbourne Renegades (REN) |
| Competition | Big Bash League 2026 |
| Date & Time | January 4, 2026, 12:35 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Live Stream | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | STA vs REN Live Score |
STA vs REN Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
In the Big Bash League 2026 points table, Melbourne Stars are currently placed at No. 2 after 5 matches, while Melbourne Renegades are positioned at No. 7 with 4 games played so far. The complete and updated points table for the tournament is given below:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Win Ratio | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 80.00% | L,W,W,W,W |
| Melbourne Renegades | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 25.00% | L,L,L,W |
Melbourne Stars Team News & Recent Form
Melbourne Stars lost their recent match against Brisbane Heat, who won by 4 wickets. In that game, Marcus Stoinis scored a solid 43 runs off 35 balls, while Sam Harper added 37 runs from 23 deliveries. With the ball, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Swepson picked up 2 wickets each.
Sam Harper and Tom Fraser Rogers are expected to open the innings, with Marcus Stoinis likely to bat at No. 3.
Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, and Hilton Cartwright will anchor the middle order and look to control the innings.
Tom Curran and Blake Macdonald will provide finishing power in the lower middle order.
With the ball, Glenn Maxwell and Tom Curran are likely to open the attack and search for early breakthroughs.
Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf, and Marcus Stoinis are expected to bowl through the middle overs to maintain control and take wickets.
Mitchell Swepson will also be a useful additional bowling option.
Melbourne Renegades Team News & Recent Form
Melbourne Renegades lost their recent match against Sydney Sixers, who won by 6 wickets. In that game, Josh Brown played an excellent innings of 43 runs off 19 balls, while Hassan Khan added 39 runs from 29 deliveries. With the ball, Gurinder Sandhu picked up 2 wickets and Will Sutherland claimed 1 wicket.
Josh Brown and Tim Seifert are expected to open the innings, with Mohammad Rizwan likely to bat at No. 3 for MR.
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, and Hassan Khan will stabilize the middle order and keep the scoreboard moving.
With the ball, Gurinder Sandhu and Jason Behrendorff are expected to take the new ball and aim for early wickets.
Will Sutherland, Hassan Khan, and Andrew Tye will look to control the middle overs and pick up key breakthroughs.
Matthew Spoors can also contribute as an additional bowling option.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Matches | STA Won | REN Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
STA vs REN Probable Playing XI & Key Player
| STA Probable XI | REN Probable XI |
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Key Players For Melbourne Stars
- Top Batters: Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis
- Top Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Tom Curran
Key Players For Melbourne Renegades
- Top Batters: Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake
- Top Bowlers: Gurinder Sandhu, Will Sutherland
STA vs REN Pitch Report & Weather Update for Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Weather Report
There is light rain at the moment, and heavy cloud cover could increase swing early in the innings. With humidity around 83%, the ball may also grip later, bringing spinners into play.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is known for pace and bounce in T20 cricket. It offers good assistance to fast bowlers, is fair for batters, and provides only average help to spinners. The expected par scores are around 140 for low, 160 for average, and 180 for high totals.
| Pitch Condition | Batting Condition | Pace Bowling Condition | Spin Bowling Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast & Bounce | Average | Pace & Bounce | Average |
Recent Matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground
| Match | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS vs HH | HH – 158/9 (20 ov) | MS – 159/2 (16 ov) | MS won by 8 wickets |
| MS vs HH | MS – 219/5 (20 ov) | HH – 179/10 (19.3 ov) | MS won by 40 runs. |
| MS vs SS | MS – 156/5 (20 ov) | SS – 140/9 (20 ov) | MS won by 16 runs. |
| MR vs MS | MR – 168/7 (20 ov) | MS – 171/5 (19.4 ov) | MS won by 5 wickets |
| MS vs BH | MS – 162/6 (20 ov) | BH – 163/2 (18.1 ov) | BH won by 8 wickets |
Pitch Stats: Last T20 Matches (using available team data)
| Inning | Avg Runs | Avg Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Inning | 172.6 | 6.4 |
| 2nd Inning | 162.4 | 5.6 |
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Player Stats & Record 2025-26
STA vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match BBL 2025-26
Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match
For Small League
- Sam Harper
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tim Seifert
- Ollie Peake
For Grand League
- Peter Siddle
- Tom Curran
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Will Sutherland
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FAQ – STA vs REN Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Melbourne Stars (STA)?
Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Peter Siddle, and Tom Curran will be the key players for Team STA.
Which are the Key Players For Melbourne Renegades (REN)?
Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake, Gurinder Sandhu, and Will Sutherland will be the key players for Team REN.
What’s the pitch report for Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne?
The MCG offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce. Seamers find movement early, while the large outfield favours calculated stroke-play. Chasing is statistically advantageous under lights as the pitch stays true.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s STA vs REN match?
Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Tim Seifert, and Ollie Peake will be the good options for C/VC.
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