BBL 2025-26 REN vs STA Match Prediction, Preview, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

REN vs STA Match Preview – The Melbourne Derby is set to take center stage as the Melbourne Renegades host the Melbourne Stars at Docklands Stadium. This clash is a highlight of the BBL 2025-26 calendar, featuring local rivalries and international stars.

REN vs STA Match Overview

REN vs STA Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium) is unique due to its retractable roof, which ensures play regardless of external conditions.1 The surface is generally batter-friendly with a consistent bounce.

• Pace vs Spin: Fast bowlers usually find some joy under the lights, but as the game progresses, the pitch can slow down, bringing spinners into play.

• Average Score: A total around 165–170 is considered competitive here.

Weather Report: Because of the roof, external weather is less of a factor for the game itself. However, outside temperatures are expected to be around 22°C with moderate humidity, providing comfortable conditions for the fans and players alike.

REN vs STA Squads and Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Renegades Squad: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Matthew Spoors, Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Caleb Jewell.

• Probable 11: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland (c), Hassan Khan, Matthew Spoors, Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Brendan Doggett.

Melbourne Stars Squad: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper(w), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis(c), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Tom Curran, Sam Hain, Hamish McKenzie.

• Probable 11: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Sam Hain, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Liam Hatcher.

REN vs STA Match Prediction

The Renegades look formidable with the addition of Mohammad Rizwan and the explosive Jake Fraser-McGurk. Their bowling attack, led by Jason Behrendorff, is disciplined and experienced in T20 conditions.

However, the Stars possess significant “X-factor” players in Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. If their big hitters find form, they can take the game away in a matter of overs. Haris Rauf’s death bowling will also be a critical factor.

Winner Prediction: The Melbourne Stars have a slight edge due to their superior all-round depth and match-winning power in the middle order.