The Melbourne Stars will welcome the Melbourne Renegades to the MCG for the famous Melbourne derby on New Year's Day. The Stars would like to better their position in the league as they are now placed sixth on the points table with one win in three matches whereas the Renegades are currently placed at second with two wins in three matches.
However, the Renegades are coming into this match on the back of a loss at the hands of the Sydney Sixers. The Stars, on the other hand, have been buoyed by their victory in the previous match against the Sixers and will be banking on home advantage this time to maintain their winning momentum. A win in this match will help the Glenn Maxwell led Stars to make steady rise in the points table whereas the Renegades will go quite some places down if they lose again.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: There is a slight chance of passing showers, otherwise the weather is expected to remain clear. Full 40 overs of match can be expected. The pitch is a bit on the slower side and a total of 150 batting first might prove to be a challenging target.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Ben Dunk (8.5 Cr)
With scores of 2, 10 and 4 in the season so far, the Dunk will be eager to get a good score to his name in this all important Melbourne Derby. His form doesn't make him an attractive pick but he should make it
The Melbourne Stars will welcome the Melbourne Renegades to the MCG for the famous Melbourne derby on New Year's Day. The Stars would like to better their position in the league as they are now placed sixth on the points table with one win in three matches whereas the Renegades are currently placed at second with two wins in three matches.
However, the Renegades are coming into this match on the back of a loss at the hands of the Sydney Sixers. The Stars, on the other hand, have been buoyed by their victory in the previous match against the Sixers and will be banking on home advantage this time to maintain their winning momentum. A win in this match will help the Glenn Maxwell led Stars to make steady rise in the points table whereas the Renegades will go quite some places down if they lose again.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: There is a slight chance of passing showers, otherwise the weather is expected to remain clear. Full 40 overs of match can be expected. The pitch is a bit on the slower side and a total of 150 batting first might prove to be a challenging target.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Ben Dunk (8.5 Cr)
With scores of 2, 10 and 4 in the season so far, the Dunk will be eager to get a good score to his name in this all important Melbourne Derby. His form doesn't make him an attractive pick but he should make it to your team considering his glorious BBL batting record and potential.
Batsman: Glenn Maxwell (9.5 Cr)
The Australian International has played only one good knock of 47 in the three innings he has played so far. But he has been economical with his bowling having conceded runs at 7.14 and has also picked up a wicket to go with it.
All-rounder: Mohammad Nabi (9 Cr)
The Afghan International has set the tournament on fire with his all-round exploits so far. He has 91 runs with the bat at an average of 45.5 and also has picked up two wickets going at an economy rate of 8.33 and average of 25.5. Ignore him at your own peril.
Bowler: Sandeep Lamichhane (9 Cr)
The Nepali leg spinner is the joint third highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far with seven wickets to his name in three matches at an excellent average of 11.14 and economy rate of 6.50. He can be only expected to add more wickets to his tally.
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi
