STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction for Today's Legends BBL 2023 Match 23, Playing XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

It's Melbourne derby time as Melbourne Stars will be up against the Melbourne Renegades in the 23rd match of the KFC Big Bash League 2023-24 in the heart of their city at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Stars, loaded with star players like Maxwell and Stoinis, are going strong with 3 wins in their last 6. Stars are sitting comfortably in 4th place and will be rearing to light up the iconic MCG with their big hitting.

Having secured only one victory in six matches, the Melbourne Renegades are at the seventh position and will be determined to alter their fortunes and return to the path of success. The upcoming match at the MCG is expected to be charged with energy, as passionate fans from both teams are set to cheer fervently, creating an electric atmosphere.

Match Details

Teams: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (STA vs REN)

League: Australian T20 League Bash

Date:     Tuesday, 2nd January 2024

Time:    01:45 PM (IST)

Pitch and Playing Conditions

This pitch offers a balanced playing field, catering to both bowlers and batsmen. Bowlers can benefit from good pace and movement, while batsmen who apply themselves and play the ball on its merit have the potential to score well.

Throughout 27 matches played on this pitch, teams batting first have triumphed in 11 instances, while teams bowling first have claimed victory in 15 matches. The average score on this pitch stands at 141, and deciding to bat after winning the toss is a favourable choice. 

Weather conditions in Melbourne, US forecast mist on the match day, with an expected temperature around 10°C. The humidity is projected to be at 93%, with a wind speed of 4.1 km/h, and visibility extending to 5 km. Thankfully, there are no chances of rain in Melbourne during the match.

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars

Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Joe Burns, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Olly Stone

 Melbourne Renegades

Quinton de Kock (wk), Nic Maddinson, W Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Kane Richardson, Joe Clerk, Peter Siddle, Mujeeb ur Rahman

Grand League Team

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock(C)

Batters: J-Fraser McGurk, Hilton Cartwright(VC), Shaun Marsh

All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Will Sutherland, Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Head-to-Head Team

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock(C)

Batters: J-Fraser McGurk, Hilton Cartwright, Shaun Marsh

All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Will Sutherland(VC), Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf