Melbourne Renegades will be facing Melbourne Stars at the Docklands Stadium on December 20 for the 45th match of the Big Bash League. The Renegades became the first team to be eliminated from the semi-final race already. The Stars, on the other hand, won the last Melbourne derby by six wickets and would look to seal their spot in the top four soon. For the Renegades, this match is going to be a platform for the young players to show their mettle in the big stage.
Team news
Aaron Finch, the captain may look for a few opportunities to experiment given the situation the side is in. However, he still is not in good shape. From the batting department, the wicket-keeper Sam Harper and Shaun Marsh are the dependent names for Melbourne Renegades. Kane Richardson and Peter Hatzoglou continue to lead the bowling pack with 15 and 13 wickets respectively while Imad Wasim provides a good all-round option.
Glenn Maxwell has been an excellent captain for Melbourne Stars. He is the second-highest run-scorer and fourth-highest wicket-taker of the side. He along with Marcus Stoinis are the best batters in the side. Andre Fletcher and Hilton Cartwright are making valuable contributions as well. For the bowling department, the Stars have got the best in the business- Adam Zampa. Billy Stanlake and Liam Hatcher also have already scalped more than 10 wickets each in the tournament.
Key players
Shaun Marsh (Melbourne Renegades)- Shaun Marsh has been one constant performer for the struggling Renegades. The highest run-scorer of Melbourne renegades, Shaun Marsh has already scored 271 runs in the tournament. If the Renegades want to have a good show tomorrow, Marsh is the key player.
Adam Zampa (Melbourne Stars)- Adam Zampa is currently the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He is taking wickets at regular intervals and giving the most important breakthroughs for Melbourne Stars. With 18 wickets already to his tally, Zampa will look for more key scalps to seal another win for his side.
Predicted XIs
Melbourne Renegades: Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Peter Hatzoglou, Noor Ahmad
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (wk), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Liam Hatcher, Zahir Khan