Big Bash League – Match 33 – Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details and Updates

Melbourne Stars are set to cross swords with Melbourne Renegades in match number 33 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). The Stars are placed seventh on the points table, winning three and losing four. The Renegades are placed at bottom of the points table, winning just one game and losing five matches.

Both teams have failed to show consistency and have not had any sort of momentum or rhythm.  Against the Perth Scorchers, Stars lost the match by 50 runs. The Glenn Maxwell-led side didn't had the services of several key players due to the COVID-19 outbreak and that reflected in the batting performance against Scorchers.

They were all out for just 130 and failed to show an aggressive intent in a steep run chase of 181. Worst, skipper Maxwell is woefully out of form. Barring Joe Clarke at the top and Hilton Cartwright in the middle order, the others have not contributed much.

Meanwhile, the Renegades have not able to snap their losing streak. Renegades have only won a match against Adelaide Strikers. Rest all of their five losses have been huge ones, which has impacted their net run rate in a negative manner. The Nic Maddinson-led side now have to win all their matches to harbour hopes of making it to the semis.

Pitch Report

The match is going to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. The pitch is generally good for batting. There is not much on offer from the surface for the pacers. However, spinners may be benefited from the slowness of the wicket and larger boundaries.

Probable XIs

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Rogers, Charlie Wakim, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Justin Avendano, Tom O Connell, Qais Ahmad, Xavier Crone, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf

Melbourne Renegades

Predicted XI: Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Nic Maddinson (c), Jake Fraser, Mohammad Nabi, Jack Prestwidge/James Pattinson, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 20, Melbourne Stars – 14, Melbourne Renegades – 6, N/R- 0

At the MCG

Matches- 10, Melbourne Stars – 7, Melbourne Renegades – 3, N/R- 0

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Match 33

Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV