The 36th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24 is set to showcase a thrilling encounter between Melbourne Renegades (REN) and Melbourne Stars (STA) at the iconic Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Scheduled for January 13th, 2024, at 02:00 PM IST, this match promises excitement and fierce competition.

Match Information:

• Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match 36
• Date: January 13th, 2024
• Time: 02:00 PM IST
• Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Current Standings: As both teams enter the fray having played 8 matches each, Melbourne Renegades find themselves in the eighth position on the points table, while Melbourne Stars hold the fifth spot. The race for higher rankings intensifies as the BBL 2023/24 progresses.

Previous Encounter: In their recent clash, Glenn Maxwell earned the Man of the Match title. Tom Rogers stood out for Melbourne Renegades with 43 match fantasy points, while Glenn Maxwell led the fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with an impressive 101.

Recent Performances:

• Melbourne Renegades faced defeat against Hobart Hurricanes in their last match, with Fergus O’Neill being the top fantasy scorer, amassing 72 points.
• Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, succumbed to Sydney Sixers, and Scott Boland shone as their top fantasy player with 62 points.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions: Marvel Stadium offers a balanced pitch, with an average 1st innings score of 161 runs in the last 20 matches. The toss may not heavily influence the outcome, as the team batting first has won 45% of matches. The weather forecast suggests a temperature around 18°C with 58% humidity. Cloud cover might aid the pace bowlers with expected wind speeds of 5.51 m/s.

Pace or Spin? Pacers have dominated at Marvel Stadium, claiming 75% of the total wickets. It is advisable to include pace bowlers in your fantasy team, given the historical stats favoring them.

Head-to-Head Record: In the 25 matches between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars, bowlers from both teams have consistently earned the most fantasy points. The rivalry promises an intense battle yet again.

Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks: Top Batsmen and Wicket-Keepers:

• Jordan Cox (M: 5, R: 139, Avg R: 27.8)
• Thomas Rogers (M: 5, R: 110, Avg R: 22)
• Aaron Finch

Top Bowlers:

• Scott Boland (M: 3, W: 4, Avg W: 0.8)
• Adam Zampa (M: 4, W: 2, Avg W: 0.4)

Top All-Rounders:

• Glenn Maxwell (M: 3, R: 63, Avg R: 12.6, W: 3, Avg W: 0.6)
• Tom Rogers (M: 3, R: 11, Avg R: 2.2, W: 1, Avg W: 0.2)

Top Players of the Last Match:

• Jonathan Wells (Melbourne Renegades)
• Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)
• Dan Lawrence (Melbourne Stars)
• Adam Zampa (Melbourne Stars)
• Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
• Jake Fraser-McGurk (Melbourne Renegades)

Captain and Vice-Captain Picks for Dream11:

• Captain: Thomas Rogers
• Vice-Captain: Quinton de Kock

Squads: Melbourne Renegades (REN): Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Peter Siddle, Kane Richardson, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, Quinton de Kock, Harry Dixon, Nathan Lyon, Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Adam Zampa, Joe Clarke, Will Sutherland, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tom Rogers, Scott Edwards, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jordan Cox, Fergus O’Neill.

Melbourne Stars (STA): Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Peter Handscomb, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers.

Dream11 Team Today:

• Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock, Sam Harper
• Batters: Jordan Cox, Thomas Rogers, Aaron Finch
• All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Fergus O’Neill
• Bowlers: Tom Rogers, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Scott Boland, Adam Zampa

Captain: Thomas Rogers Vice-Captain: Quinton de Kock

Conclusion: With both teams eyeing crucial points for a better standing on the table, the REN vs STA clash promises intense cricketing action at the Marvel Stadium. As the Dream11 Fantasy teams strategize, the spotlight remains on key performers who can influence the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.