REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction for Today's Legends BBL 2023 Match 36, Playing XI, and Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Melbourne Renegades (REN) will be up against Melbourne Stars (STA) in the 36th match of the ongoing 13th edition of the BBL. The Melbourne derby in the league is set to take place at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, the only stadium that boasts of the ability to have matches in the closed roofs. However, it is also a disadvantage for the players at times, as the ball might get stuck or have an impact to the roof top that interrupts the proceedings.

One thing can be assured from the match. It is most likely to produce a result, if not for the bad pitch. The two sides based from Melbourne have had a different kind of journey in the league so far. While the Renegades have managed just a win from their 8 games, Stars have managed to win and lose 4 each from their 8 matches. Stars are seated in the fifth spot in the points table. A win would take them to the third spot in the points table.

A win is a dire need for the Renegades, who have not had much to cheer themselves. Along with Sydney Thunder, Rengades remain the only side to not win more than a game in the ongoing edition of the league. A loss against Stars would ensure thaeir elimination from the 13th edition of the league. In the absence of a star player like Quinton De Kock, things are only difficult for the home side. However, they would like to change the things around.

REN vs STA: Match Details

Match 36: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars

Date and time: January 13, 2:00 PM IST

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Live Coverage Details: Disney+Hotstar, and Star Sports India

REN vs STA: Pitch Report

The wixket at Marvel Stadium is not any different than other Australian stadiums. It has seam and bounce on offer for the pacers. In the middle overs, the spinners can extract some spin. It is not an easy wicket to bat on. Batters tend to struggle in the middle. The par score at the venue is just around 160. A total of 170 or more would make the defending side happy about their chances. there is no chance of dew. Hence teams winning the toss would like to bat first.

For the batters the key would be to make the best use of the PP and the death overs, where they can target the certain kind of bowlers. in the middle overs, it is importnat to rotate the strike. The spinners need to bowl in accurate lines. Pacers must make the most of the longer boundaries. Hitting long shot ais difficult and hence the bowlers are always in the game. One can expect a good game between the bat and the ball from either sides.

REN vs STA: Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright (WK), Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Olly Stone, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Melbourne Renegades: Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson (C), Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb (WK), Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

REN vs STA: Full Squads

Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Dawson, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Jono Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Olly Stone, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster

Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, MacKenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke, Harry Dixon

Grand League Team

Wicketkeepers: Peter Handscomb

Batters: Dan Lawrence, Jake Farser-Mcgurk, Shaun Marsh

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

Bowlers: Adam Zampa (VC), Scott Boland, T Stewart 

Head to Head Team

Wicketkeepers: Peter Handscomb

Batters: Dan Lawrence, Jake Farser-Mcgurk, Shaun Marsh

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

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Scott Boland, T Stewart