🇦🇺 BBL
MS Melbourne Stars
52%
VS
MR Melbourne Renegades
48%
Melbourne Cricket Ground,
Big Bash League
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Match Recap
Last updated: 12 January 2026
Result: Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets. MS 173/9 vs MR 177/6.
Our Prediction: Melbourne Stars — Incorrect
Pre-match analysis published on 4 January 2026:
As tight as they come. Melbourne Stars get the nod by the slimmest margin.Melbourne Cricket Ground offers no clear advantage either way, with chase rates sitting around 47%.
Both sides are evenly matched in the powerplay, scoring around 6.5 RPO. Early wickets are Melbourne Renegades's strength - 6.97 economy with the new ball.
Melbourne Renegades have the edge in the death overs, with bowlers going at just 8.08.
We're going with Melbourne Stars (52% confidence) in this one.
