Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, BBL T20 2021, Today Match Prediction 13 January 2022

mlr vs mls Match Prediction & Analysis

BBL 2021-22 has been changed a lot and they are all set to continue despite the roadblocks and hardships in the recent times. Every team has played 10+ matches and every win or loss from now on will change the dynamics of the qualification. Top-4 teams have a breathing space currently and will be looking further consolidate their positions in upcoming matches. Only 2 points separate last 4 teams with Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades being the middle of the 4 teams. Both teams will have a great chance to leapfrog the other team and lead ahead in the race in this match.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Melbourne Renegades Preview

Melbourne Renegades were bowled out for just 80 & 105 runs in their last 2 matches recently. Shaun marsh was the only player to cross 30-run mark with 39 runs while 15 wickets fell for single digit scores across 2 matches. Aaron Finch, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, and Sam harper need to lift the team`s morale with their effective performances in the middle order.

Melbourne Renegades restricted the opposition to 150/6 in their 20 overs. Kane Richardson and Cameron Boyce took 2 wickets each while Will Sutherland and Lalor chipped in with a wicket each in the match. Zakir Khan came up with economical figures of 4-0-27-0 in the match.

Key players to bet on: Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Kane Rickardson

Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing XI:

Jake Fraser, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Melbourne Renegades Actual Playing XI:

Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper, Cameron Boyce, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Josh Lalor, Kane Richardson, Jack Prestwidge, Zahir Khan

Melbourne Stars Preview

Melbourne Stars failed to chase the target and ended with 149/9 in their 20 overs. Beau Webster (63 runs) lead their batting unit single handedly in the last game with no other batters failing to make an impact. They have a strong batting line-up with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Joe Burns, Joe Clarke, and Hilton Cartwright in their playing XI.

Their bowling unit failed to stop the opposition from scoring a massive 196 runs in their 20 overs. Haris Rauf claimed 2 wickets while Adam Zampa chipped in with a wicket. They used 7 bowlers and the fifth bowler`s quota of overs cost them 47 runs in the allocated 4 overs. Their bowling unit need to make a comeback in this match.

Key players to bet on: Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Joe Clarke

Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing XI:

Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Nick Larkin, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Sam Rainbird, Qais Ahmad, Adam Zampa (c), Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Clint Hinchliffe

Melbourne Stars Actual Playing XI:

Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf, Joe Burns, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nick Larkin, Sam Rainbird, BJ Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Qais Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Melbourne is expected to have a dark and cloudy weather on the match day with 60% chances of precipitation. Rain interruptions are expected and DLS equation might come into play in this match.

Venue Details

Docklands Stadium is a batting paradise where the bowlers need to be on their best to restrict the batters. The ball might stop as the match progresses especially in the second half. We expect the average scores to be around 180-200 runs on this pitch.

Toss: To Bat

Teams batting first posted 200+ runs in 3 of the last 4 matches and chasing teams faltered in chasing the huge target under pressure. We expect both captains to bat first if they win the toss.