BBL 2023-24 | STA vs REN, Match 36 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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Melbourne Renegades (REN) & Melbourne Stars (STA) will be against each other in the 36th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne at 2:00 PM IST on 13th January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

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Melbourne Renegades are already eliminated from the next round but they'll look to play for pride and win this game. The likes of Scott Edwards and Akeal Hosein will be playing this game for the Renegades. They are at the bottom of the points table with 1 win in 8 games. 

Melbourne Stars, meanwhile, are in the fifth position with four wins in eight games. They must win this game to strengthen their position in the points table. They have been in good form as a team and will look to do well in this game as well. 


Pitch Report

Pacers who will bowl with the new ball have been successful at the Docklands Stadium. Opening batters need to be cautious in the first few overs. The pitch will be an excellent one for batting and the middle order batters have scored runs for fun at this venue in BBL 2023. Spinners will be important alongside all-rounders and middle order batters from fantasy perspective. Death bowlers will be a must in your teams. The average first innings score here in this season is 170 runs with chasing sides winning all the three games played in BBL 2023. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Quality new ball bowlers will be important at this venue, especially while bowling first.
  • Middle order batters will be in for a big score if they get going. 
  • Death bowlers from first innings will be good C/VC options.
  • Spinners will be important as well. 


STA vs REN, Match 36: Differential Picks

Scott Edwards (REN)

  • Scott Edwards, if opens, will be an excellent differential pick for this game. 
  • He is a good player of spin bowling and can score big when he gets going. 

Scott Boland (STA)

  • Scott Boland is the lead pacer for his team and will bowl the key overs in this game. 
  • He picked up 2 wickets in the last game. 
  • Boland can pick up 2-3 wickets in this game as well, especially while bowling first. 

Fergus ONeill (REN)

  • Fergus ONiell picked up 2 wickets in the last game.
  • He will bowl in the power play and will be a key bowler for the Renegades. 
  • ONeill will be a top differential pick, especially while bowling first. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Akeal Hosein
  • Peter Siddle
  • Imad Wasim


STA vs REN, Match 36: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • Scott Boland will be a top C/VC option.
  • Jordan Cox, Tom Fraser Rogers and Jonathan Wells will be good differential picks. 
  • Drop the top order batters from the Renegades.

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Akeal Hosein, Scott Edwards (if opens) & Fergus ONeill will be excellent differential picks. 
  • Jake Fraser McGurk and Shaun Marsh will be good C/VC option for GLs/Mini GLs.
  • You can drop the openers from the Stars.