The Melbourne Stars are set to face the Melbourne Renegades in the 23rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024/25 season today, January 4, 2025. The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), with the bat flip scheduled for 6:30 PM AEDT and the first ball at 7:15 PM AEDT.
Match Details:
- Teams: Melbourne Stars vs. Melbourne Renegades
- Date: January 4, 2025
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Start Time: 7:15 PM AEDT (1:15 PM Dhaka time)
Squads:
Melbourne Stars:
- Marcus Stoinis (c)
- Hilton Cartwright
- Ben Duckett
- Sam Harper
- Campbell Kellaway
- Dan Lawrence
- Glenn Maxwell
- Jonathan Merlo
- Usama Mir
- Joel Paris
- Tom Rogers
- Peter Siddle
- Mark Steketee
- Douglas Warren
Melbourne Renegades:
- Jacob Bethell
- Josh Brown
- Harry Dixon
- Laurie Evans
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Mackenzie Harvey
- Hassan Khan
- Nathan Lyon
- Fergus O'Neill
- Kane Richardson
- Tom Rogers
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Tim Seifert
- Will Sutherland
- Jonathan Wells
- Adam Zampa
Broadcast Information:
The match will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports.
Recent Form:
The Melbourne Stars are coming off a victory against the Brisbane Heat, which ended an eight-game losing streak, keeping their slim finals hopes alive. The Melbourne Renegades, currently in sixth place, are aiming for their third win to stay in contention for the top four.
Key Players to Watch:
Melbourne Stars:
- Glenn Maxwell: A pivotal figure with both bat and ball.
- Marcus Stoinis: The captain's performance will be crucial.
Melbourne Renegades:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Despite recent struggles, he has the potential to make a significant impact.
- Kane Richardson: Expected to lead the bowling attack effectively.
For live scores and updates, you can follow the match on ESPN Cricinfo