BBL 2018-19, Final, Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

Stars have won on both the occasions this season.

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The climax of the eighth edition of the Big Bash League is here. It will be a famous Melbourne Derby at the Docklands Stadium in the final of the tournament on a Super Sunday. Not many would’ve given these two teams a chance after the league stage. Hobart Hurricanes were the favourites to clinch the title, but they endured a bad day in the semi-final and came across an in-form Melbourne Stars.

Led by Glenn Maxwell, the Stars have found their groove at the right time and would be hoping for one final clinical performance to win their first BBL title. The same is with the Melbourne Renegades. They have qualified for the final first time in the history of the tournament. They are coming into this game after chasing down a mammoth 180 against the Sydney Sixers and will be playing at the same venue which is also their home ground.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface for the semi-final was a belter. A similar kind of pitch is expected to greet the teams and a high-scoring game is on the cards to decide the new winner of the BBL. The atmosphere is expected to be brilliant for the game of cricket with the temperatures hovering around 25-27 Degrees Celsius.

Road to the Finals

Melbourne Renegades

OpponentDateResult
Perth Scorchers20-DecWon by four wickets
Adelaide Strikers23-DecWon by five wickets
Sydney Sixers29-DecLost by 33 runs
Melbourne Stars1-JanLost by seven wickets
Adelaide Strikers3-JanLost by 32 runs
Hobart Hurricanes7-JanWon by six wickets
Brisbane Heat10-JanWon by eight wickets
Brisbane Heat13-JanLost by 101 runs
Sydney Sixers16-JanWon by seven wickets
Melbourne Stars19-JanLost by six wickets
Sydney Thunder22-JanWon by 12 runs
Perth Scorchers28-JanWon by 78 runs
Sydney Thunder30-JanWon by 27 runs
Hobart Hurricanes7-FebLost by 16 runs
Sydney Sixers15-FebWon by three wickets

Melbourne Stars

OpponentDateResult
Sydney Thunder21-DecLost by 15 runs (DLS Method)
Hobart Hurricanes24-DecLost by six wickets
Sydney Sixers27-DecWon by five wickets
Melbourne Renegades1-JanWon by seven wickets
Sydney Thunder5-JanWon by eight wickets
Perth Scorchers9-JanLost by six wickets
Adelaide Strikers11-JanLost by 41 runs
Hobart Hurricanes14-JanLost by 59 runs
Melbourne Renegades19-JanWon by 6 wickets
Adelaide Strikers23-JanWon by 44 runs
Brisbane Heat27-JanWon by five runs
Perth Scorchers3-FebLost by 27 runs
Brisbane Heat8-FebLost by 10 wickets
Sydney Sixers10-FebWon by 94 runs
Hobart Hurricanes14-FebWon by six wickets

Team Combinations

Melbourne Renegades

The Renegades haven’t made any changes to their squad for the final. Marcus Harris and Aaron Finch will open the innings while Sam Harper will bat at three. There could be a temptation to promote him to open and bring Jack Wildermuth at the all-rounder’s spot as well. Daniel Christian will be high on confidence after finishing the game while the likes of Tom Cooper and Cameron White will bat in the middle-order.

Probable XI: Marcus Harris/Jack Wildermuth (not opening if selected), Aaron Finch (c), Sam Harper (wk), Cameron White, Mackenzie Harvey, Tom Cooper, Daniel Christian, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Chris Tremain, Harry Gurney.

Melbourne Stars

The Stars have brought back Jackson Coleman in the squad at the expense of Nick Larkin. But they don’t seem to be making any changes to their XI after a perfect semi-final. Ben Dunk and Marcus Stoinis will open the innings while the skipper Maxwell and Peter Handscomb to take the care of the middle-order. Daniel Worrall has turned out to be an excellent addition to the squad and his opening spell will be crucial for the team even as Sandeep Lamichhane’s return has strengthened the bowling attack.

Probable XI: Ben Dunk, Marcus Stoinis, Peter Handscomb (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Seb Gotch, Dwayne Bravo, Evan Gulbis/Jackson Coleman, Adam Zampa, Daniel Worrall, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Probable Top Performers

Sam Harper – Melbourne Renegades | Marcus Stoinis – Melbourne Stars

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony Six and Sony Six HD

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 9:15 IST; 14:45 local

The prediction is for the Melbourne Stars to clinch its maiden title.

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