Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 04-Jan-2026 12:35 PM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
MLS 173/9 (20)
MLR 177/6 (19.5)
Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Sutherland* | 19 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 271.43 |
| Matthew Spoors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis* | 2.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 12 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Oliver Peake run out (Macdonald/Sam Harper) 10(5) - 161/6 in 19.0 ov.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades
Melbourne Stars — Innings 1 (173/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rogers c Jake Fraser-McGurk b Callum Stow | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 | |
| Sam Harper (wk) c Jake Fraser-McGurk b Gurinder Sandhu | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 200 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Gurinder Sandhu b Callum Stow | 33 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 122.22 | |
| Macdonald c Rizwan b Sutherland | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Maxwell c Matthew Spoors b Hassan Khan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Stoinis (c) c Josh Brown b Gurinder Sandhu | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Hilton Cartwright c Sutherland b Gurinder Sandhu | 28 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 147.37 | |
| Tom Curran run out (Rizwan/Gurinder Sandhu) | 38 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 211.11 | |
| Mitchell Swepson b Gurinder Sandhu | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Haris Rauf not out | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Peter Siddle not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 173 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Behrendorff | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 4 | 0 | 41 | 4 | 10.2 |
| Callum Stow | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Sutherland | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Matthew Spoors | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rogers & Sam Harper | 30 | 16 |
| Thomas Rogers & Campbell Kellaway | 12 | 13 |
| Macdonald & Campbell Kellaway | 10 | 11 |
| Maxwell & Campbell Kellaway | 3 | 6 |
| Stoinis & Campbell Kellaway | 25 | 20 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Campbell Kellaway | 29 | 21 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Tom Curran | 17 | 11 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Tom Curran | 41 | 18 |
| Haris Rauf & Tom Curran | 4 | 2 |
| Haris Rauf & Peter Siddle | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Harper | 2.4 | 30 |
| 2 | Thomas Rogers | 4.5 | 42 |
| 3 | Macdonald | 6.4 | 52 |
| 4 | Maxwell | 7.4 | 55 |
| 5 | Stoinis | 10.6 | 80 |
| 6 | Campbell Kellaway | 14.3 | 109 |
| 7 | Hilton Cartwright | 16.2 | 126 |
| 8 | Mitchell Swepson | 19.2 | 167 |
| 9 | Tom Curran | 19.4 | 171 |
Melbourne Renegades — Innings 2 (177/6 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown b Mitchell Swepson | 84 | 48 | 9 | 4 | 175 | |
| Tim Seifert c Hilton Cartwright b Haris Rauf | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) c Tom Curran b Haris Rauf | 41 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 107.89 | |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk c Stoinis b Peter Siddle | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Hassan Khan c Thomas Rogers b Peter Siddle | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 | |
| Oliver Peake run out (Macdonald/Sam Harper) | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Will Sutherland (c) not out | 19 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 271.43 | |
| Matthew Spoors not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 6 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown & Seifert | 24 | 15 |
| Josh Brown & Rizwan | 103 | 70 |
| Fraser-McGurk & Rizwan | 9 | 13 |
| Fraser-McGurk & Hassan Khan | 11 | 7 |
| Fraser-McGurk & Oliver Peake | 1 | 2 |
| Sutherland & Oliver Peake | 13 | 7 |
| Sutherland & Matthew Spoors | 16 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 2.3 | 24 |
| 2 | Josh Brown | 14.1 | 127 |
| 3 | Mohammad Rizwan | 16.2 | 136 |
| 4 | Hassan Khan | 17.3 | 147 |
| 5 | Jake Fraser-McGurk | 17.5 | 148 |
| 6 | Oliver Peake | 19 | 161 |
Match Info
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 04-Jan-2026 12:35 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (STA vs REN)
Melbourne Stars will face Melbourne Renegades in a thrilling match on 04-Jan-2026 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 12:35 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Melbourne Stars is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Melbourne Renegades remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Melbourne Stars will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Melbourne Renegades will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Melbourne Stars batting and Melbourne Renegades bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Melbourne Stars showcase its strengths, or will Melbourne Renegades pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 04-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
