Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers – Preview & Predictions

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers BBL 2026 at Marvel Stadium delivers crucial playoff math. Fans search melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers live score as Renegades fight survival while Scorchers chase top-two security. Skyexch cricket betting app offers live cricket betting from this high-stakes January 18 clash.

Marvel Stadium’s closed roof creates batting paradise. Renegades leverage home comfort. Scorchers hunt road victory. This melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers today match packs massive cricket bet online value. Secure your online cricket id before first ball.

Match Overview

Melbourne Renegades host Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium, January 18, 2026, 7:15 PM AEDT (5:45 PM IST). Renegades cling to 7th place (4-5 record). Scorchers hold 2nd (7-2). Playoff elimination stares hosts in face.

Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers match preview shows Renegades’ recent momentum (Peake’s last-ball heroics). Scorchers road warriors (5/6 away wins). Bettors track melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers live match updates. Last Marvel clash: Scorchers chased 180 comfortably.

Key stat: Marvel 1st innings average 178. Chasing success 70%. Best cricket betting app volume jumps 420% for survival games.

Head-to-Head Stats

Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers head to head record favors Scorchers heavily. 24 meetings. Scorchers lead 17-6. Marvel Stadium: Balanced 5-5 split.

Date	Venue	Winner	Margin	Target	Hero Performance
Jan 2026	Perth	Renegades	4 wkts	128	Peake 42* last-ball six
Jan 2025	Marvel	Scorchers	6 wkts	180	Hardie 85*
Dec 2024	Perth	Scorchers	15 runs	172	Turner 68
Jan 2024	Marvel	Renegades	8 runs	165	Harper 78
Dec 2023	Perth	Scorchers	7 wkts	152	Connolly 4/22

Marvel trend: High-scoring thrillers. 82% exceed 175 runs. Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers toss update – bat first wins 68%.

Match Predictions & Player Analysis

Scorchers hold 59% edge despite travel. Marvel true bounce suits power hitters. Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers pitch report: Flat deck, 64m boundaries, minimal seam, par 178-188.

Team Strengths:

• Renegades: Home death bowling solid (9.1 economy). Batting SR 164. Weakness: Consistency.
• Scorchers: Aaron Hardie all-round class. Road SR 170. Spin struggles overs 14-18.

Roof eliminates variables. Pure batting track. Weather: Dome controlled 23°C.

Epic moment: Peake’s last-ball six needed 7 off final delivery. Sandhu full toss became legend. Odds swung 1.90 to 3.35 instantly.

Expert prediction: Scorchers chase 185 winning 5 wickets, 3 overs spare.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Match-winner: Scorchers 1.74, Renegades 2.12 on Skyexch online cricket betting sites. Class prevails.

Top Batter: Aaron Hardie (4.12), Josh Brown (4.65). Marvel middle order thrives.

Top Bowler: Jhye Richardson (3.10), Adam Zampa (3.62). Powerplay kings.

Safe Bets:

• Over 175.5 runs (1.87)
• Scorchers top batsman (2.00)
• Richardson 1.5+ wickets (2.26)

Risky Bets:

• Renegades upset (2.12)
• Brown 55+ (5.40)

Over/Under: 180.5 perfect. Last 8 Marvels averaged 184. Odds change quickly during live cricket betting – Brown maximums create chaos.

Live example: Renegades 0/72 powerplay pushed over from 1.89 to 1.39. Cricket betting exchange dream game. Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers betting tips: Scorchers + Over 175.5 = 4.12 parlay.

Key Players to Watch

Aaron Hardie (Scorchers)
All-round genius. 450 runs + 17 wickets. Marvel SR 172. Ultimate match-winner.

Jhye Richardson (Scorchers)
19 wickets. Powerplay 7.1 economy. Wicket markets track him.

Josh Brown (Renegades)
Powerplay monster. 300 runs at 194 SR. Early runs swing totals.

Oliver Peake (Renegades)
18-year-old finisher. Last-ball legend. Differential captaincy.

Ashton Turner (Scorchers, Captain)
Chase master. 68% win rate second innings. Clutch performer.

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Team News, Injuries & Lineup Updates

Melbourne Renegades Probable XI:

1. Matt Critchley
2. Josh Brown
3. Sam Harper (wk)
4. Jake Fraser-McGurk
5. Aaron Finch
6. Tom Rogers
7. Will Sutherland
8. Kane Richardson
9. Gurinder Sandhu
10. Peter Siddle
11. Nathan Lyon

Bench: Oliver Peake, Tom Stewart. Harper cleared.

Perth Scorchers Probable XI:

1. Zak Crawley
2. Sam Whiteman
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Aaron Hardie
5. Ashton Turner (c)
6. Nick Hobson
7. Josh Inglis (wk)
8. Jhye Richardson
9. Andrew Tye
10. Jason Behrendorff
11. Cooper Connolly

Injuries: Laurie Evans doubtful. Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers playing 11 primed.

Recent Form & Performance

Renegades Last 5:

Match	Result	Score	Venue	Key Performance
vs Scorchers	Won	4 wkts	Perth	Peake 42*
vs Stars	Won	7 wkts	Home	Brown 72
vs Strikers	Lost	15 runs	Away	Finch 45
vs Sixers	Lost	8 wkts	Home	Lyon 2/38
vs Heat	Won	6 runs	Away	Harper 58

Home: 2/4 mixed. Away: 2/5 improving.

Scorchers Last 5:

Match	Result	Score	Venue	Key Performance
vs Renegades	Lost	4 wkts	Home	Hardie 44
vs Stars	Won	12 runs	Away	Richardson 4/25
vs Strikers	Won	6 wkts	Home	Marsh 75
vs Thunder	Won	15 runs	Away	Tye 3/20
vs Hurricanes	Won	8 runs	Home	Connolly 3/22

Away: 4/6 excellent.

Scorchers momentum rules. Track melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers scorecard live.

Marvel Stadium Pitch Analysis

Pitch Stats (Last 12 BBL):

Metric	Marvel Average
1st innings	178
Chase %	70%
Pace wickets	59%
Sixes/game	15.1
Highest	212/3

Roof Advantage: No dew interference. True bounce. 64m square boundaries. Batting heaven.

Capacity: 100,024. Electric atmosphere guaranteed.

Upcoming Fixtures & Stakes

Renegades Schedule:

• Jan 21: vs Heat (away)
• Jan 25: vs Hurricanes (home)
• Jan 29: Playoff bubble

Must sweep or eliminated.

Scorchers Path:

• Jan 20: vs Sixers (home)
• Jan 24: vs Strikers (away)
• Jan 28: Top-2 secured

Momentum builder.

Live Streaming India

Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers live streaming in india: Star Sports Select, JioCinema. Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo. Global: FanCode.

Scores: Skyexch cricket betting app (live odds), Cricbuzz. Toss 6:45 PM IST.

Advanced Betting Markets

Session Strategy:

• Powerplay Over 54 (1.90)
• Middle Scorchers wickets <4 (2.08)
• Death Over 52 (1.98)

Matchups: Brown vs Richardson (Brown avg 34). Hardie vs Lyon (SR 168).

Trading: Buy Scorchers 1.78 pre-powerplay. Sell 1.46 post-Brown.

Parlay: Scorchers + Richardson 2+ wkts + Over 35 PP = 7.12.

Fantasy Cricket Gold

Melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers dream11 team today:
Captain: Aaron Hardie (all-round guarantee)
VC: Jhye Richardson (wickets lock)
Must: Brown, Turner, Peake
Differential: Fraser-McGurk

Safe: Scorchers heavy. Grand: Renegades top order.

FAQs

Who wins melbourne renegades vs perth scorchers?
Scorchers 59% Marvel favorites.

Betting odds?
Scorchers 1.74, Renegades 2.12 on cricket betting sites.

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