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Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars (MLRvMLS): The 48th Match of KFC BBL 2021-22 will be played between these two teams MLR vs MLS, The match will begin on 13 January 2022 at 02:05 PM IST.
Key Points:
- Melbourne Stars have a stronger batting lineup
- Melbourne Renegades have struggled with their batting lineup and none of their best players seem to be in good form
- Both teams have a decent bowling attack but here as well, the Melbourne Stars have much more depth and talent in their ranks
Team Analysis:
It’s the Melbourne derby at the Big Bash as the Melbourne Renegades get ready to host the Melbourne Stars. BBL 202-122 has not been very good for either of these two teams and this match is an absolute must-win if they hope to have a shot at making the playoffs.
Coming into this match, the Melbourne Renegades have been struggling with their batting while the Melbourne Stars have had to combat a COVID outbreak in their camp that made most of their first-choice players unavailable.
The best cricket betting sites are currently giving the Melbourne Stars the tag of clear favorites right now.
Match Details:
Date: January 13, 2022
Time: 02:05 PM (IST)
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App
TV: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The conditions in Melbourne have been quite good. A bit of rain is forecast for match day but nothing that should cause a complete washout. The pitch at the Docklands Stadium has been very good for batting this season. Scores of 200 or thereabouts have been reached more than once and it looks like something around 160 or 170 should be considered just par batting first. The surface does slow down a bit in the second half and makes chasing a bit more difficult.
Team Preview:
Melbourne Renegades (MLR):
Melbourne Renegades suffered yet another batting failure in their previous match and failed to compete once more. The Renegades have been extremely poor in this aspect of the game and it is difficult to see how they are going to be able to change that overnight. Sure, there are a couple of good players that can be dangerous like Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, or even Mackenzie Harvey but neither of them is dependable enough to bet on. The Melbourne Renegades have stuck with the same set of players that have struggled for quite a number of matches now and we have no reason to believe that they will suddenly start performing in a different fashion.
Among the bowlers, Kane Richardson is the one bowler that you can somewhat depend on. he has been taking wickets the most consistently and is almost always up there as one of the best for the Renegades. Still, we think he lacks the support needed to help win matches for the Melbourne Renegades on a consistent basis.
Likely XI: Jake Fraser McGurk, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper, Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan.
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Melbourne Stars (MLS):
The Melbourne Stars have named Marcus Stoinis in the squad for this match once more and we expect him to start. However, there has been no confirmation about the same so far and he could end up sitting on the bench once more.
The Melbourne Stars welcomed back Glenn Maxwell to the starting lineup after recovering from COVID in the previous match. They are also likely to have Nathan Coulter-Nile available to them in the playing eleven. This means that the Stars are going to be significantly stronger than the Renegades, at least on paper.
They have more batting depth and their bowling lineup is definitely superior as well.
Beau Webster top-scored with 63 in the previous match, Joe Clarke has been in great form, and Joe Burns also seemed to be in touch in his brief knock. These are good signs for the Melbourne Stars batting lineup as they look to try and make the BBL playoffs.
The bowling lineup for the Melbourne Stars is going to depend on Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and possibly Haris Rauf. That is a strong bowling attack and we certainly back it to do well against a struggling Melbourne Renegades lineup.
Likely XI: Joe Clarke, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, BJ Webster, Sam Rainbird, Qais Ahmad, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch.
Please check the team once when Playing XI Announced.
Squads:
Melbourne Renegades Squad: Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Josh Lalor, Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Mitch Perry, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Nic Maddinson (c), Reece Topley, Unmukt Chand, Mohammad Nabi, Zahir Khan
Melbourne Stars Squad: Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Tom O’Connell, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Joe Burns, Sam Rainbird, Joe Clarke, Qais Ahmad, Sam Elliot, Beau Webster
