STA vs REN Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 42

Match Details:

The 42nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network and also in Sony Liv.

Preview:

Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades will face each other in the 42nd match of the Big Bash League 2020-21 on Sunday. With 4 wins and 5 losses, Melbourne Stars are placed at the 4th spot in the standings with 20 points to their name. Stars coming back from a huge victory over Adelaide Strikers by 111 runs which helped them to improve their net run-rate. Marcus Stoinis and skipper Glenn Maxwell are in great nick along with Andre Fletcher and the team is hoping they continue the same form in the remaining matches.

On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades had a dreadful tournament so far having won only two of their 10 matches and currently at the bottom of the table with 9 points. With 4 games left for them, they already got knocked themselves out of the competition. Shaun Marsh is the leading run-scorer for them scoring more than 200 runs, other batters need to step up and score big runs in the remaining matches. With the current form, Stars will start as favorites in the Melbourne derby.

STA vs REN Weather Report for Match 42:

The weather will be ideal to play Cricket, the temperature will be around 17 to 15 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 56 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Since it’s a drop-in pitch, it always offers some extra pace and bounce. Batters just need to play sensibly at the start for the first few overs then they can switch the gears. The team batting first has come out on top in the last 5 matches played on this venue, hence whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Average first innings score:

168 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 0, Lost – 5, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

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STA vs REN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars

Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (wk), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird

Bench:

Edward J Newman, Liam Hatcher, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Lance Morris, Tom O Connell, Jackson Coleman

Melbourne Renegades

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

Bench:

Will Sutherland, Brayden Stepien, Brody Couch, Zak Evans, Jon Holland, Josh Lalor, Mitchell Perry

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STA vs REN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Marcus Stoinis has been impressive opening the batting for Stars, having scored 290 runs in 9 matches at an average of 36.25 with a strike rate of 145.72. If he gets going he can play long innings and fetch you more points.

Glenn Maxwell can bat anywhere the teams want him to, he has scored the most runs for Melbourne Stars this tournament having scored 292 runs in 10 matches at an average of 36.5 with a strike rate of 148.97. He even picked 6 wickets with his off-breaks at an economy of 7.48.

Adam Zampa is the main bowler in the stars line-up, he is in the 3rd spot on the list of most wicket-takers in the ongoing competition. He has picked up17 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 6.88 with the best figures of 5 for 17.

Shaun Marsh is the main contributor with the bat for Renegades, he has scored 247 runs in just 8 matches at an average of 30.87 with a strike rate of 136.46.

Kane Richardson, with the most wickets for Renegades this tournament, has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 8.21 with the best figures of 3 for 22.

Andrew Fletcher smacked an explosive knock in the previous game against Adelaide Strikers. He’s expected to replicate a similar performance in this encounter

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch

Vice-Captain Options – Shaun Marsh, Andre Fletcher, Jack Prestwidge

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STA vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Harper

Batters – Fraser-McGurk, Shaun Marsh (c), Hilton Cartwright, Andre Fletcher

All-Rounders – Jack Prestwidge, Marcus Stoinis (vc), Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STA vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Harper

Batters – Mackenzie Harvey, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Hilton Cartwright, Andre Fletcher (vc)

All-Rounders – Imad Wasim, Glenn Maxwell (c)

Bowlers – Noor Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Adam Zampa

Expert Advice:

Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell have got huge experience in this format, the duo has performed really well so far this tournament and they must be included in your Dream11 fantasy teams and they can lead the sides as well.

Today’s STA vs REN Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.