MR vs PS, BBL|15, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers?

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Big Bash League 2025-26 heads to Docklands Stadium for a high-stakes encounter as the Melbourne Renegades face off against the Perth Scorchers. While the Scorchers are hunting for a top-two finish, the Renegades are fighting for survival in what is essentially a “must-win” scenario to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Currently sitting in seventh place with three wins and five losses, the Melbourne Renegades find themselves on thin ice as they struggle for consistency despite a talented roster. However, the team will draw immense confidence from their previous encounter with Perth, where they secured a thrilling victory on the final ball. Their campaign has been spearheaded by Josh Brown, who has acted as a lighthouse for the batting unit with 305 runs, while Gurinder Sandhu has been spectacular with the ball, leading the attack with 18 wickets. Despite these individual brilliance, the Renegades’ primary weakness lies in a fragile middle order; high-profile stars like Mohammad Rizwan and Jake Fraser-McGurk have yet to fire consistently, often leaving the lower order with too much work to do.

In contrast, the third-place Perth Scorchers continue to live up to their reputation as the BBL’s perennial juggernaut, boasting five wins and three losses. They are currently just one win away from clinching a playoff berth and are actively challenging the Melbourne Stars for a top-two finish. The Scorchers’ surge is fueled by Mitchell Marsh, who has hit peak form with recent scores of 102 and 88, alongside the incredible all-round depth provided by Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly. While their batting lineup remains elite and difficult to restrict, their bowling unit has shown a slight vulnerability by being expensive in the death overs. Although Joel Paris has been a standout wicket-taker, the Scorchers will need more consistent support from the rest of the bowling pack to maintain their dominance.

Matches played: 23 | Melbourne Renegades won: 06| Perth Scorchers won: 16 | No result/Tied: 0

The Docklands Stadium surface for the BBL 2025–26 encounter is expected to offer something for both bat and ball. The pitch’s even bounce and compact boundaries should encourage attacking strokeplay in the powerplay, making totals in the 170–180 range achievable for teams batting first. Fast bowlers can exploit some movement with the new ball under lights, while spinners are likely to get better purchase as the match goes on. Dew could play a key role later in the evening, favouring sides chasing, who have enjoyed success in around 60% of recent BBL matches at this venue.

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Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Swepson, Aryan Sharma, Jonathan Merlo, Campbell Kellaway

Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Brody Couch, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jhye Richardson, Laurie Evans, Joel Paris, David Payne, Corey Rocchiccioli

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Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest

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