š Score & Match Situation
Melbourne Stars Innings
- Melbourne Stars: 173/9 in 20 overs
The Stars posted a competitive total of 173 runs from their full 20 overs after batting first.
Melbourne Renegades Chase
- Melbourne Renegades: 81/1 (10.0 overs)
At the halfway mark of Renegadesā chase, they are 81 for 1 ā needing 93 runs from 60 balls to reach the target of 174.
Current run rates:
- Stars finished at ~8.65 RPO.
- Renegades currently scoring at ~8.10 RPO midway through their innings.
Match Summary So Far
Starsā Batting Highlights
- The Stars put together a solid total of 173/9, meaning they scored at a healthy rate in the powerplays and middle overs.
- Their innings featured contributions across the lineup, balancing aggression with preservation.
Renegadesā Response
- Renegades started steadily in reply and reached 81/1 at the 10-over mark.
- Key batsmen like Mohammad Rizwan and Josh Brown have provided impetus early in the chase.
- At this stage they remain within reach of the total, but will need momentum in the back-end overs.
Toss & Conditions
- The Melbourne Renegades won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Conditions at the MCG typically favour high scoring in the evening with flat batting surfaces late in the day.
Team Form & Context
Before this match:
- The Stars have dominated recent derbies, winning several of the latest encounters.
- The Renegades have struggled in the 2025ā26 BBL, losing key games including one against the Sydney Sixers.
Key Players to Watch
For the Stars:
- Sam Harper ā prolific run-scorer in recent matches.
- Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis ā experienced all-round threats.
For the Renegades:
- Mohammad Rizwan ā anchoring the chase with the bat.
- Josh Brown ā provided power hitting early in the innings.
Match Narrative (Live)
- The Starsā total of 173 should be competitive on this wicket, but not unreachable.
- Renegadesā chase is balanced at the halfway stage ā a thrilling finish is likely as the match heads into the crucial final 10 overs with five wickets in hand.