The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 Match No. 30 will see Melbourne Renegades take on Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Australia, on Saturday, January 10. The match is scheduled to begin at 13:45 IST, 04:15 PST, and 08:15 GMT. Fans can follow live coverage on local broadcasters and official apps across regions.
Match Details:
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Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 30, BBL 2025-26
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Date and Time: Saturday, January 10; 01:45pm IST / 01:15pm PST / 8:15am GMT
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Venue: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia
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Broadcast & Live Streaming: Official BBL apps and network channels
Teams Overview:
Melbourne Renegades come into this match with confidence after defeating the Perth Scorchers in their last game. They have won two of their last three games and have momentum on their side. Will Sutherland’s side has been consistent against the Melbourne Stars, having defeated them earlier in the season. Key contributors like Josh Brown and Tim Seifert provide explosive starts, while Mohammad Rizwan’s middle-order form will be crucial. The bowling unit, led by Gurinder Sandhu and Jason Behrendorff, has been in good rhythm, making the Renegades strong contenders in this fixture.
Melbourne Stars are under pressure after three consecutive losses. Marcus Stoinis’ side needs a turnaround, as their bowlers have struggled to contain oppositions, and the batting unit has failed to capitalize in crucial games. The Stars will rely heavily on Stoinis, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, and Hilton Cartwright to stabilize the innings and provide a competitive total. Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf, and Liam Hatcher will be crucial for early breakthroughs with the ball if they hope to challenge the Renegades.
Head-to-Head Record:
In their last seven encounters, Melbourne Renegades have won four matches, while Melbourne Stars have won three. In their previous match of this BBL season on January 4, 2026, the Renegades defeated the Stars by four wickets. Historically, the Renegades have had a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, giving them a psychological advantage going into this game.
Probable Playing XI:
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Sam Elliot, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Key Players to Watch:
For the Renegades, Gurinder Sandhu has been in outstanding form with the ball, picking up four wickets in the last game. Explosive openers Josh Brown and Tim Seifert will aim to set the tone for the innings. Mohammad Rizwan will be key in the middle order to ensure stability and accelerate scoring.
For the Stars, Marcus Stoinis will need to anchor the innings and support the top-order, while Glenn Maxwell and Campbell Kellaway can provide crucial acceleration. Peter Siddle and Haris Rauf must deliver early breakthroughs to put the Renegades under pressure.
Pitch and Weather Report:
The Marvel Stadium pitch in Docklands has historically supported high-scoring games, although it can assist fast bowlers early with some movement. Batting is generally easy once settled, but chasing sides have enjoyed an advantage in recent games. The average first-innings score is around 141, and totals above 170 are considered competitive. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy, with light winds and minimal chance of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Probable Scenarios and Match Prediction:
Given current form, Melbourne Renegades appear slightly stronger. Their bowling unit is in better rhythm, and their batting lineup has delivered crucial runs consistently. The Melbourne Stars will need exceptional performances from their key players to counter the Renegades. Considering the pitch, recent results, and head-to-head record, this match is expected to be closely contested, but the Melbourne Renegades have a slight edge and are predicted to win, especially if they bat first.
