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BBL 10 Match 45: REN vs STA Preview Dream11 Possible 11 Pitch Report | MR vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today | Renegades vs Stars Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report

With all due respect to Melbourne Renegades, there is no better side to play when you’re trying to achieve a run of form. For Melbourne Stars, they have the opportunity to continue their winning streak, after beating the Renegades just a few days ago.

Led by the impressive Liam Hatcher, the Stars restricted their crosstown rivals to just 150 at the MCG, before the batsmen did enough in the chase. The action moves across Melbourne city to Marvel Stadium, where the pitch, as seen last night , is often much slower and lower. So, it will be a test for the Stars’ hard-hitting batsmen, as they look to climb up into second-place.

For the Renegades, it is now a matter of pride. They have won just five of 25 matches since lifting the BBL 08 Title two years ago, and the time is now, with the pressure off, to put some wins together to give their fans something to smile about. And there is no better occasion than a Melbourne Derby to do so.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Renegades:

• Sam Harper scored 63 (52) vs the Stars three days ago, which was his first half-century in eight innings. Can he back it up with another here?
• Aaron Finch is having an awful tournament (10 inns, 159 runs, avg. 15.90). However, despite getting out for a duck last game, he still possesses a great record vs Stars: 15 inns, 503 runs, avg. 41.92, SR 144.96.
• Shaun Marsh has scored the most runs for the Renegades in BBL 10 (9 inns, 271 runs, avg. 30.11, SR 134.15). Also, Marsh has a magnificent record vs Stars in BBL cricket: 8 inns, 376 runs, avg. 53.71, SR 135.25.
• Kane Richardson has taken 15 wickets in 11 games in BBL 10, and will be key here. He took an impressive 2/24 vs Stars two days ago, part of seven wickets in seven games against them.
• Peter Hatzoglou has been one of the positives in a dreadful Renegades season. He has taken 13 wickets in 10 games, and could be a handful to face on the slow, tacky Marvel Stadium pitch.

Melbourne Stars:

• Marcus Stoinis loves playing the Renegades (11 inns, 375 runs, avg. 62.50, SR 121.75). He scored 43 off 32 balls against them three days ago.
• Glenn Maxwell also enjoys playing against the Renegades. In 16 innings against them, Maxwell has struck 443 runs at an average of 36.92 and SR of 147.67.
• Nick Larkin, who got an opportunity at three, scored 43 off 32 balls last game. Andre Fletcher failed last game, but scored a tournament-boosting 89* two games earlier vs Strikers.
• Adam Zampa has the second-most wickets in BBL 10 (18 in nine games). Also, Zampa has taken 14 wickets in 10 matches vs Renegades. Zahir Khan, who took 2/23 three days ago, will also be key on a slow pitch.
• Liam Hatcher is coming off a man-of-the-match display three days ago, after he took 3/29.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 19, Renegades 5, Stars 14.
• Stars have won seven of nine matches against the Renegades at Marvel Stadium.
• Stars have won their past three matches against the Renegades.
• If Stars win this match, they will move to second on the BBL 10 points table.

Possible Playing 11

*This section will be updated in line with any squad changes.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. Shaun Marsh, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 5. Mackenzie Harvey, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Will Sutherland, 9. Kane Richardson, 10. Peter Hatzoglou, 11. Noor Ahmed

Melbourne Stars: 1. Andre Fletcher, 2. Marcus Stoinis, 3. Nick Larkin, 4. Glenn Maxwell (c), 5. Nic Maddinson, 6. Hilton Cartwright, 7. Seb Gotch (wk), 8. Liam Hatcher, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Billy Stanlake, 11. Zahir Khan

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

The Scorchers vs Heat game last night showed that the Marvel Stadium track continues to be a slow one. The Scorchers played beautifully to amass 174 on such a pitch, and if either side can cross the 150-mark today, it will be a very competitive score.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

The Stars look to have the Renegades’ measure (as do most teams). Glenn Maxwell’s team looks to be more well-rounded, and should prove too strong here.

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