This is the day of the new year, and the Big Bash League is all set for the cracker of the day with the double header. The first cricket match of 2017 will be played between the two giants team of Big Bash League- Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars. These two teams will lock their horns for the 12th match of the BBL 2016 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
Where to Watch
Star Sports 2
Timing
12:40 Pm
Melbourne Stars Team Preview
The biggest match of the genuine match winners will be on the action. Melbourne Stars is always considered to be the tournament favorite, and they have begun this year with the bang with the win in the very first match.
It is filled by the genuine match winners like of Glenn Maxwell, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, David Hussey, Faulkner, Ben Hilfenhaus and much more. However, the x-factor for this team will be the duo of Maxwell and Petersen.
The team needs to score consistently, and their bowling and batting need to click to have the balancing impact. An aggressive brand of cricket is what Stars needs to win this match.
Melbourne Stars Squad
Rob Quiney, Luke Wright, Glenn Maxwell, David Hussey(c), James Faulkner, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper(w), Adam Zampa, Ben Hilfenhaus, Scott Boland, Michael Beer, Seb Gotch, Evan Gulbis, Jackson Coleman, Kevin Pietersen, Tom Triffitt, Daniel Worrall.
Melbourne Renegades Team Preview
The red army has shown their dominant performance in their last two matches. However, the last match resulted in defeat, but they have shown the fighting spirit at the end of the last ball against the Perth Scorchers.
Dwayne Bravo has left the tournament with an injury, and his services will be highly missed by his teams. Meanwhile, the key players for this team are Finch, Harris, White, Sunil Narine, Bradd Hogg.
The replacement for Dwayne Bravo is not announced yet, but it will be interesting to see which player will replace him.
Melbourne Renegades Squad
Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch(c), Cameron White, Callum Ferguson, Tom Cooper, Peter Nevill(w), Sunil Narine, Chris Tremain, Nathan Rimmington, Brad Hogg, Tom Beaton, Xavier Doherty, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Cameron Stevenson, Matthew Short, Nick Winter
Prediction
Melbourne Star is favorite to win this match.
