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BBL 2025-26: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Match 22: Melbourne Stars will host Melbourne Renegades in match number 22 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, January 4. Let's find out who will win today's Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades match.
The Melbourne Stars team registered their fourth win of the tournament in their last match, defeating the Brisbane Heat by 4 wickets, and are currently in second place with 8 points. The Melbourne Renegades suffered a 6-wicket defeat against the Sydney Sixers in their last match.
The Renegades have won only one out of their four matches and are in seventh place with 2 points. The Melbourne Renegades will be looking to win this match to improve their position in the points table.
STA vs REN (Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades) Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (STA vs REN) |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Sunday, 4th January 2026 |
| Time | 12:35 PM (IST) - 07:05 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia |
STA vs REN Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report
This match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, which has hosted 76 BBL matches to date. The average first innings score here is 158 runs, while the average second innings score is 144 runs. However, statistics suggest that the team winning the toss and choosing to bowl first has a higher chance of winning (54%). Fast bowlers tend to dominate on this pitch, taking approximately 65% of the wickets. Looking at the pattern of the last 10 matches, chasing a target in the second innings has been easier, with an average score of 167 runs being achieved.
Who will win today's BBL match between Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades?
Aaj ka STA vs REN match kon jeetega: The Melbourne Stars are the favorites in this match. They have performed well in the tournament and are currently in second place, while the Melbourne Renegades have lost their last three matches. The Stars' bowlers are also performing well, and they have a better winning percentage at this venue than the Renegades.
The Melbourne Renegades' weakness has been their batting unit. Apart from Tim Seifert, no other batsman has made a significant contribution so far.
Also Read: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Live Scorecard, STA vs REN BBL 22nd Match
