STA vs REN Today Match – Who Will Win? Who Hits More Sixes? Expert Prediction | BBL 2025
STA vs REN Today Match Prediction: Melbourne Stars (STA) will take on Melbourne Renegades (REN) in Match 22 of the Big Bash League 2025–26. Looking for today’s Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades match prediction? Read our detailed preview to find out. The match will be played on Sunday, January 4, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.
Quick Answer: Our STA vs REN Match Prediction
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | Melbourne Stars. |
| Most Runs | Sam Harper (STA), Tim Seifert (REN) |
| Most Wickets | Peter Siddle (STA), Gurinder Sandhu (REN) |
| Most SIX | STA to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | STA to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction |
STA vs REN Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Melbourne Stars (STA) Team Analysis
Melbourne Stars have had a decent season so far, winning four of their five matches and sitting at the 2nd of the points table. They lost their recent match against Brisbane Heat by 4 wickets. Marcus Stoinis led the batting with 43 off 35 balls, while Blake Macdonald added a quick 37 off 12. With the ball, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Swepson took 2 wickets each.
Melbourne Stars’s Team Strength:
- Sam Harper: He is at the top of STA’s run chart with a total of 231 runs.
- Campbell Kellaway: A destructive batter who has added 112 runs in this series with an average of 37.33.
- Marcus Stoinis: A key all-rounder in STA’s squad who can turn around the game from any stage.
- Tom Curran: He has been very impressive in this season and taken 10 wickets with an eco.rate of 8.16.
- Peter Siddle: He showed an unreal bowling performance and took 2 wickets in the last outing.
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Team Analysis
Melbourne Renegades have had a poor season so far, winning only one of their four matches. They lost their recent game against Sydney Sixers by 6 wickets. Josh Brown top-scored with 43 off 19 balls, while Hassan Khan added 39 off 29. With the ball, Gurinder Sandhu picked up 2 wickets.
Melbourne Renegades’ Team Strength:
- Tim Seifert: With a total of 170 runs, he is the leading run scorer for REN.
- Josh Brown: He provided a quick start, scoring 43 runs in 19 balls.
- Ollie Peake: He will provide stability in the middle order and has scored 113 runs with an average of 28.25.
- Will Sutherland: His all-round ability makes him a valuable player for the upcoming matches.
- Gurinder Sandhu: With a total of six wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker in the upcoming match.
STA vs REN Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | STA vs REN Match 22 |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, January 4, 12:35 PM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Stars Probable XI:
Tom Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Melbourne Renegades Probable XI:
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Matthew Spoors, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for the Melbourne Stars today?
Sam Harper is our pick to top-score for the Melbourne Stars.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sam Harper | 5 | 4 | 2 | 231 | 110 | 115.50 | 146 | 158.22 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 24 |
| 2. Marcus Stoinis | 5 | 3 | 2 | 137 | 62 | 137.00 | 88 | 155.68 | – | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 3. Campbell Kellaway | 5 | 4 | 1 | 112 | 41 | 37.33 | 82 | 136.59 | – | – | 1 | 15 |
Who will be the top run scorers for the Melbourne Renegades today?
Tim Seifert is our pick to top-score for the Melbourne Renegades.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tim Seifert | 4 | 4 | – | 170 | 102 | 42.50 | 97 | 175.26 | 1 | – | 9 | 17 |
| 2. Ollie Peake | 4 | 4 | – | 113 | 57 | 28.25 | 78 | 144.87 | – | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 3. Josh Brown | 4 | 4 | – | 84 | 43 | 21.00 | 53 | 158.49 | – | – | 7 | 8 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Melbourne Stars in the match?
Pick: Shadab Khan to take the most wickets for Melbourne Stars.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Peter Siddle | 5 | 5 | 20 | 136 | 10 | 3/23 | 13.60 | 6.80 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Tom Curran | 5 | 5 | 19 | 155 | 10 | 3/26 | 15.50 | 8.16 | 11.40 | – | – | 1 |
| 3. Haris Rauf | 5 | 5 | 19.4 | 168 | 10 | 3/28 | 16.80 | 8.54 | 11.80 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Melbourne Renegades in the match?
Pick: Gurinder Sandhu to take the most wickets for the Melbourne Renegades.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Gurinder Sandhu | 4 | 4 | 14 | 137 | 6 | 2/23 | 22.83 | 9.79 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Will Sutherland | 4 | 4 | 12.5 | 119 | 4 | 3/33 | 29.75 | 9.27 | 19.25 | – | – | – |
| 3. Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 4 | 13 | 125 | 4 | 2/34 | 31.25 | 9.62 | 19.50 | – | – | – |
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect STA to hit more sixes in this match
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect STA to hit more fours in this match.
Who Will Win Today’s Big Bash League Match – STA vs REN?
STA has been in splendid form and won 66% matches on this venue. Sam Harper and Marcus Stoinis are in great form, which is a good sign for them. Overall, the Melbourne Stars appear to be the more balanced side across departments.
Prediction: Melbourne Stars to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
