BBL 2021/22 Match 48: REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

The Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars are set to battle against each other in Match 48 of the Big Bash League 2021/22. The REN vs STA encounter is scheduled to take place at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne on Thursday,13^th January. In the previous meeting between the two, Renegades came on top, winning by 5 wickets. Currently, both the teams are struggling in the league with holding on to the last two spots in the table. Renegades have 15 points in 11 games and are sitting at the 7^th spot on the table. On the other hand, the Stars are at the bottom of the table with just 14 points from 10 games.

Renegades played their previous match against the Sixers, which ended up in a defeat by 45 runs. Chasing a target of 151, their batting collapsed and all batsmen were back in the pavilion for the total of 105 runs only. Similarly, Stars also faced defeat in their previous match against the Scorchers by 47 runs. Batting first Scorchers posted a mammoth total of 196 on the board. In reply, the Stars batsmen could not apply their plans and could make only 149 runs in their 20 overs.

Match Details

Date: 13-Jan-2022

Time: 10:15 AM IST and 3:45 PM Local Time

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Where to watch:  Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App

Pitch report

The batters will enjoy batting here at Docklands as the ball comes easily onto the bat. 200+ has been scored thrice in the last four matches by the team batting first. The team winning the toss would like to bat first.

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Weather Forecast

Conditions will be mostly cloudy throughout the duration of the match between REN vs STA. The temperature will be around the 31-degree Celsius. There can be some interruptions in the match due to rain.

Top Picks for REN vs STA Dream 11

Shaun Marsh has scored 125 runs at an average of 31.25, with the highest score of 57 in 4 matches of this Big Bash League season. He is a consistent scorer and can be a useful pick for this game.

Joe Clarke has scored 303 runs in 9 matches at an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 147.08. The Englishman is also the leading run-scorer for Stars in this tournament.

Kane Richardson is the top wicket-taker for the Renegades this season. In 9 matches, he has bagged 18 wickets at an economy of 8.57 with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Adam Zampa is an experienced bowler in this format of the game and knows exactly what needs to be done in crunch situations. He has scalped 6 wickets in this tournament at an economy of 8.03. He can be the X-factor in this game.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For REN vs STA

Batters – Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin

Bowlers – Kane Richardson (VC), Cameron Boyce, Adam Zampa

All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell (C), Nic Maddinson

Wicket-Keeper – Joe Clarke, Sam Harper

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For REN vs STA

Batters – Shaun Marsh (C), Aaron Finch (VC), Joe Burns

Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf, Josh Lalor

All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson, Will Sutherland

Wicket-Keeper – Joe Clarke

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Probable XI for REN vs STA

Renegades: Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor/Jack Prestwidge, Zahir Khan

Stars: Joe Clarke (wk), Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Qais Ahmad, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Both the teams are struggling for a win and coming out of a loss from their previous match. Therefore, it is going to be really unpredictable. Both the teams have equal chances of winning this one.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.