MS vs MR Match Preview

With the Sydney Sixers losing their last game and the Melbourne Stars winning their first game of the season, the BBL table is suddenly much more congested than anyone expected! Ahead of this match, Match 23, the Sixers lead the table with eight points, with the Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder, and Hobart Hurricanes trailing by only two points. The two Melbourne teams are currently in the bottom half of the table, but the Renegades are just two points behind second-placed Perth Scorchers.

MS vs MR Match Details

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – 23th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond

Date & Time: 04th January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

MS vs MR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

MS vs MR Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 190 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

MS vs MR Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

MS vs MR Last Five Matches

MR ( Melbourne Renegades )	W W W L L
MS ( Melbourne Stars )	L W L W L

MS vs MR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	MS Won	MR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	10	6	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MS vs MR Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Ben Duckett, Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Dan Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle

Topmost Picks for MS vs MR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Josh Brown – Josh Brown had a fantastic game against the Adelaide Strikers, scoring 66 runs off 41 balls.
• Tom Rogers – Tom Rogers was outstanding once again in the last match, taking two wickets against the Adelaide Strikers, and with ten wickets.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Marcus Stoinis – Marcus Stoinis was sensational in his last game against the Brisbane Heat, scoring a half century.
• Peter Siddle –  Peter Siddle did not have a great game in his last outing, but we are going to stick with him because with six wickets

MS vs MR Probable Winners:

Momentum can shift quickly in T20 tournaments, but heading into this derby, it appears that the Renegades stumble and the Stars are on the rise. As a result, we expect another victory for the bottom of the table. Melbourne Stars Considering the team combination, Melbourne Stars is expected to win this match.