STA vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Head-to-Head, Best Picks, Match Updates – BBL 2020-21

STA vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: The 42nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on January 17. 

While both teams have struggled to win matches consistently this season, the Glenn Maxwell led side have fared marginally better. Having played ten matches so far in the competition, Melbourne Stars have managed to score four victories so far. They are currently placed at the fourth spot in the points table with 20 points and will be eying to enter the top three with a spirited performance at this crucial juncture of the league. 

Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, might have failed to make an impact this season but they are all set to spoil the other team’s play in the ongoing tournament. 

This is the perfect event for the fantasy sports enthusiast to switch on. So here are the match details, pitch report, weather forecast, head to head, top picks, probable playing 11 and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the match number 42 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades. 

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STA vs REN Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 42
• Date: 17 January 2021
• Time: 1:45 PM(IST)
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne 

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STA vs REN Weather and Pitch Report

Weather Condition 

Patchy rain is expected during the game in Melbourne. The daytime temperature is going to reach 18 degree Celsius and it will be mostly dry with little or no precipitation and cloud covering 42% of the sky, the humidity will be around 60%.

Pitch Report 

The MCG pitch is batting-friendly, but interestingly, the teams batting second have struggled in the last season of this competition. Hence, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first.

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Average 1st Innings Score

The average first inning score at this venue 164.

Record of Chasing Team 

60% of the matches have been won by the team batting first. 

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STA vs REN Record in Ongoing Big Bash League 2020-21

Melbourne Stars

• Matches Played: 10
• Won: 04
• Lost: 06

Melbourne Renegades 

• Matches Played: 10
• Won: 02
• Lost: 08

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Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Melbourne Renegades (REN): Head-to-Head

• Total Matches Played:18
• Melbourne Stars Won: 13
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 05
• No Result: 0

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STA vs REN Dream11 Probable Playing 11

Predicted Playing 11 For Melbourne Stars   

Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson, Seb Gotch (WK), Andre Fletcher, Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Zahir Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile/Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake

Predicted Playing 11 For Melbourne Renegades     

Aaron Finch (C), Kane Richardson, Noor Ahmad, Peter Hatzoglou, Shaun Marsh, Sam Harper (WK), Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Rilee Rossouw/Beau Webster, Jack Prestwidge, Imad Wasim

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Must Pick Players For Your Fantasy Team 

Melbourne Stars (STA)

•  Marcus Stoinis 
•  Glenn Maxwell 
•  Adam Zampa

Melbourne Renegades (REN)

• Sam Harper
• Peter Hatzoglou
• Kane Richardson 

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BBL 2020-21 STA vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Team Predictions

• Wicket-Keeper: Sam Harper
• Batsmen: Shaun Marsh, Hilton Cartwright, Andre Fletcher 
• All Rounders: Jack Prestwidge, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis 
• Bowlers: Peter Hatzoglou, Kane Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa

• Captain: Glenn Maxwell 
• Vice-Captain: Shaun Marsh 

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Melbourne Stars & Melbourne Renegades Squads 

Melbourne Stars Squad 

Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Zahir Khan, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Nicholas Pooran, Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Andre Fletcher

Melbourne Renegades Squad 

Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Shaun Marsh, Mohammad Nabi, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Mitch Perry, Beau Webster, Imran Tahir, Noor Ahmad, Josh Lalor, Jack Prestwidge, Rilee Rossouw, Imad Wasim, Benny Howell, Brody Couch, Peter Hatzoglou.

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STA vs REN Probable Winners: 

Melbourne Stars are the favourites to win this match.

STA vs REN Broadcasting & Live Streaming Details: 

• TV Channel – Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD (India), Fox Sports and Seven Network (Australia), BT Sport (UK).
• Online platforms – Sony LIV (India).

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.