BBL 2025-26: Match 30, Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips - Who Will Win Today’s Match?
- Published: January 09, 2026
- Updated: January 10, 2026
- By AllCric Team
This article provides today’s BBL Match 30 prediction with fantasy tips, recent form, head to head. It does not include live score or match result.
Match Preview
The REN vs STA Dream11 fantasy tips and match prediction are analyzed as Melbourne Renegades face Melbourne Stars in Match 30 of the Big Bash League 2025–26 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. Melbourne Renegades come in high on confidence after a last-ball win over Perth Scorchers, where Oliver Peake sealed the chase of 161, taking their tally to 3 wins from 6 games.
Melbourne Stars, meanwhile, lost to Sydney Sixers by 6 wickets after being bowled out for 128. Despite that, they have won 4 of 7 matches this season. The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match prediction is hard to predict, with Renegades riding momentum and Stars trusting their experienced middle order while the REN vs STA Dream11 team today should balance top-order hitters and death-over bowlers as both sides aim for a crucial win.
Match Details
- Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars (REN vs STA)
- Tournament: Big Bash League 2025–26 – Match 30
- Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Pitch & Weather Report
The Docklands Stadium pitch generally provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface allows stroke-making for batters once settled, but early overs can be tricky with movement for the pacers. Spinners are likely to have minimal assistance and will play a containing role.
Par Score: Around 170–175
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy with no major rain interruptions expected.
Match Key Points – REN vs STA
Melbourne Renegades are coming with strong momentum after a last-ball victory.
Melbourne Stars have lost their last match and are under pressure after recent defeats.
Docklands Stadium offers a balanced pitch, helping batters once set.
Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell are key players for the Melbourne Stars.
Josh Brown and Oliver Peake will be important for Melbourne Renegades.
The toss can be crucial, as chasing teams have done well at this venue.
This Melbourne derby is expected to be close and competitive.
Recent Performance
Melbourne Stars
Last 5 matches: W W L L L
- Recent match result: Lost to Sydney Sixers by 6 wickets
- Table position: 3rd
- In-form players: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright
Melbourne Renegades
Last 5 matches: L L L W W
- Recent match result: Beat Perth Scorchers by last-ball boundary
- Table position: 6th
- In-form players: Josh Brown, Oliver Peake, Gurinder Sandhu
Head-to-Head in BBL
| Matches Played | Melbourne Renegades(REN) Won | Melbourne Stars(STA) Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
(Overall) 22
|
10 |
18 |
00 |
|
Last 5 matches
|
02 |
03 |
00 |
Insight: Melbourne Stars lead the head-to-head with 18 wins from 28 BBL clashes against the Renegades. Recent encounters have been closer, with Stars winning 3 of the last 5. In the STA vs REN match prediction today, Stars have a slight edge, but Renegades remain strong contenders.
Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow
Melbourne Stars(STA)
Marcus Stoinis (c), Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Toss Prediction
Teams chasing have enjoyed success at Docklands Stadium in recent BBL matches. Considering conditions, the toss-winning captain is likely to: 👉 Bowl First
REN vs STA Dream11 Prediction – Top Picks
Batters to Watch:
- Sam Harper (STA)–– 272 runs this season; key opener and top-order anchor
- Oliver Peake (REN) – 165 runs this season; consistent finisher
- Josh Brown (REN) – 190 runs this season; aggressive top-order hitter
Bowlers to Watch:
- Gurinder Sandhu (REN) – 14 wickets this season; leading wicket-taker for his team.
- Peter Siddle (STA) – 13 wickets this season; experienced strike bowler
- Haris Rauf (STA) – 13 wickets this season; pace threat in powerplay
REN vs STA Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper (STA)
- Batters: Josh Brown (REN), Marcus Stoinis (STA), Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- All-rounders: Oliver Peake (REN), Hilton Cartwright (STA)
- Bowlers: Gurinder Sandhu (REN), Jason Behrendorff (REN), Haris Rauf (STA), Peter Siddle (STA)
- Captain Choices: Marcus Stoinis (STA) / Josh Brown (REN)
- Vice-Captain Choices: Glenn Maxwell (STA)
REN vs STA Match Prediction
Melbourne Renegades have regained momentum with back-to-back wins and have historically dominated the Stars. Melbourne Stars will be under pressure after three consecutive losses, with their bowling attack struggling. Considering head-to-head advantage, form, and squad balance, Melbourne Renegades start as favorites.
STA vs REN BBL Today Match Prediction:
👉 Melbourne Renegades to win
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❓FAQs
Melbourne Renegades are favorites due to recent form and head-to-head dominance.
A total around 170–175 is competitive.
Josh Brown, Oliver Peake, Marcus Stoinis, Gurinder Sandhu.
Captain Choices: Marcus Stoinis (STA) / Josh Brown (REN)
Vice-Captain Choices: Glenn Maxwell (STA)
Bowling first is preferred as chasing teams have had more success recently.