Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars are set to meet in the 30th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season. This will be the second Melbourne Derby of the campaign, taking place on 10 January at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. It promises to be another exciting contest between the city rivals.
Currently, the Melbourne Stars are third on the points table, despite losing to Sydney Sixers by six wickets in their last match. Meanwhile, the Renegades come into this game after a morale-boosting win over Perth Scorchers. They are still in sixth place and really need a victory.
With playoff spots on the line and the fierce rivalry adding extra pressure, this match is very important. Here, you can find the Dream11 fantasy prediction team, match preview, and key player insights for the Melbourne Derby.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Match Preview
Check below for the match details,
| Match | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 30 |
| Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Time | 01:45 PM IST / 07:15 PM Local |
| Venue | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
The most recent Melbourne Derby was won by the Renegades, who defeated the Stars in a thrilling contest during the 22nd match of this BBL season. The Stars will be eager to bounce back and win this match to level the rivalry.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced to batting-friendly surface with true bounce; good for stroke play once batters settle. |
| Average Score | Around 150–165 in BBL matches here; often competitive totals under lights. |
| Favours | Slight advantage for teams chasing. |
| Surface | Flat surface with short boundaries. |
| Wicket Distribution | Pacers account for more wickets (much higher than spinners) in recent BBL matches at this venue. |
| Weather Impact | Weather should not affect play as Docklands has a retractable roof; conditions expected to be clear. |
| Toss Factor | Toss-winning captains often prefer bowling first to chase, given dew and balanced conditions. |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 19°C – 27°C |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Wind Speed | Breezy |
| Rain Chance | Minimal chance |
| Overall | Match-friendly conditions |
Toss Prediction
At Docklands Stadium, the pitch benefits teams that chase. Recently, chasing teams have won most BBL games here. Captains who win the toss usually choose to field first to benefit from early seam movement and create an easier run chase. Given the conditions and statistics, the team that wins the toss should opt to bowl first.
Injury Updates
Melbourne Renegades: The Melbourne Renegades have no major injury concerns ahead of this match. All key players are fit and available for selection. Adam Zampa is fully fit, which strengthens their spin attack. The team is expected to field an unchanged or balanced XI based on recent form.
Melbourne Stars: Melbourne Stars also enter the match with a fully fit squad. There are no confirmed injury updates, and all first-choice players are available. This gives the Stars flexibility in team selection and allows them to stick with a strong combination for the Melbourne Derby.
Dream 11 Team For REN vs STA
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
Melbourne Stars have dominated the Melbourne Derby in Big Bash League history, registering 18 victories against the Melbourne Renegades so far. In comparison, the Renegades have managed to win 11 matches, highlighting the Stars’ overall edge in this rivalry.
Last Five Matches
- Renegades won by 4 wickets with 1 ball remaining – 04 January 2026
- Stars won by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining – 04 January 2025
- Stars won by 42 runs – 12 January 2025
- Stars won by 8 wickets with 12 balls remaining – 02 January 2024
- Renegades won by 6 wickets with 16 balls remaining – 13 January 2024
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Top Picks For the Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (Captain) | Seifert is a key batter for the Renegades with consistent scoring this season, accumulating strong runs at a high strike rate to anchor the top order. |
| Marcus Stoinis (Vice Captain) | Stoinis has been excellent with both bat and ball for the Stars, scoring big runs and picking up multiple wickets, making him a strong all-round pick. |
| Will Sutherland | Sutherland offers value as an all-rounder, chipping in with both useful runs and wickets, boosting his fantasy potential. |
| Gurinder Sandhu | Sandhu is the Renegades’ leading wicket-taker this season, making him a top bowling pick for this clash. |
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