BBL 2025-26: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Match 36: The upcoming BBL 2025-26 match number 36 will be played between the Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorchers at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday, January 15th. Let's find out who will win today's BBL match?
REN vs SCO (Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers) Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Thursday, 15th January 2026 |
| Time | 01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT) |
REN vs SCO Match Previews
Currently sitting in seventh place with three wins and five losses, the Melbourne Renegades are in a precarious position, as they have struggled to perform consistently despite having talented players.
However, the team will draw considerable confidence from their last match against Perth, where they secured a thrilling last-ball victory. Their campaign has been spearheaded by Josh Brown, who has been a beacon of hope for the batting unit with 305 runs, while Gurinder Sandhu has led the attack with a stellar performance, taking 18 wickets.
Despite these individual brilliant performances, the Renegades' main weakness lies in their fragile middle order; big names like Mohammad Rizwan and Jake Fraser-McGurk have yet to perform consistently, often leaving too much pressure on the lower-order batsmen.
REN vs SCO Docklands Stadium Pitch Report
The drop-in pitch at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium is fast and bouncy, initially favoring fast bowlers and offering some seam movement under the lights. The surface slows down later in the match, assisting cutters and slower balls in the middle overs, while spinners don't get much grip.
The average first-innings score is 165, and both recent matches have been won by the team chasing, possibly due to dew. Fast bowlers have taken 19 wickets at an average of 25.79 and an economy rate of 9.06; spinners have managed only one wicket in 15 overs.
A score of around 170-180 is considered good when batting first, but aggressive batting in the powerplay and the advantage of chasing in these conditions benefit the team batting second. Overall, fast bowlers tend to dominate.
Who will win today's BBL match between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers?
Aaj ka REN vs SCO match kon jeetega: Perth Scorchers have had the upper hand in recent matches and are often considered the favorites due to their strong bowling attack, although the Renegades could benefit from playing on their home ground.
Based on recent predictions, Perth Scorchers appear to be the stronger team, with one analysis even predicting their victory based on astrological and form data. Melbourne Renegades have performed well in previous matches, but they will face a tough challenge against the Scorchers' consistent performance in the BBL 2025-26 season.
