Melbourne Stars were our pick in a tightly contested match. The toss went the way of Melbourne Renegades who opted to field first at Docklands Stadium. In their innings, Melbourne Renegades managed 160 runs with nine wickets in hand. In response, Melbourne Stars posted a competitive total of 102 runs, losing ten wickets. The Stars successfully defended their score, emerging victorious by 42 runs.

The match unfolded with Melbourne Renegades winning the toss and electing to bowl, a strategic choice given the venue's high chase rate of 79%. They restricted Melbourne Stars to 102 all out but couldn't capitalise, managing only 160 in their allotted overs. Despite early setbacks, losing wickets regularly, Stars showed resilience, securing a convincing win.

In summary, our prediction of the Melbourne Stars' victory held true as they outplayed their city rivals in this Big Bash League encounter. The Stars' ability to defend a modest total speaks to their quality and composure under pressure, reflecting well on their performance at Docklands Stadium.