Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars is one of the biggest rivalries in the Big Bash League (BBL). There’s so much involved when these same city rivals take on each other.
The Stars have been the most successful side in the ‘Melbourne Derby’. They have been dominating the Renegades since the first season in 2011/12. The Renegades, though, have had their moments while improving their record in recent years.
That said, here’s a look at the head-to-head rivalry between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars in the BBL.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Melbourne Renegades Won | Melbourne Stars Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The Stars have a clear edge over their city rivals in the BBL. They have maintained their supremacy over the Renegades, with 18 wins out of 28 matches.
The Renegades have struggled to be consistent against the Stars, with 10 wins to show. The Renegades, however, had their biggest moment against the Stars in the 2018/19 final.
They beat the Stars to lift their maiden BBL trophy. This remains the only encounter between both sides in the BBL knockouts.
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Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Melbourne Renegades Won | Melbourne Stars Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Melbourne Renegades Home | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| At Melbourne Stars Home | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
The Stars keep an upper hand at their own home ground (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and the Renegades’ home ground (Docklands Stadium).
The Stars’ record at the Docklands is far better than the home team’s, with 10 wins in 14 matches. At the MCG, both sides have been competitive, though the Stars again take the lead.
Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | By 42 runs | Melbourne (Docklands) | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 5 wickets | Melbourne | 4 Jan 2025 |
| Melbourne Renegades | By 6 wickets | Melbourne (Docklands) | 13 Jan 2024 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 8 wickets | Melbourne | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Melbourne Renegades | By 6 runs | Melbourne (Docklands) | 14 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Renegades | By 33 runs | Melbourne | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 6 wickets | Melbourne (Docklands) | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Melbourne Renegades | By 5 wickets | Melbourne | 3 Jan 2022 |
| Melbourne Renegades | By 5 wickets | Melbourne (Docklands) | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 6 wickets | Melbourne | 17 Jan 2021 |
While the Stars dominate in the overall record, things have been quite level since 2021. In their previous 10 encounters, both sides have won five matches each. The Renegades have improved by miles, getting better against the Stars.
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Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 171/4 | 208/7 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 57/10 | 108/9 |
| Most Runs | Aaron Finch (622 runs) | Glenn Maxwell (681 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Kane Richardson (18 wickets) | Adam Zampa (18 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Aaron Finch (111*) | Luke Wright (109*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Tom Rogers (5/16) | Mark Steketee (5/17) |
High-scoring games are quite rare between the Renegades and Stars. Their matches generally see totals between 150 and 170.
The 200-run mark has been breached twice, both times by the Stars. The Renegades, on the other hand, have been restricted below 100 three times.
On the individual front, Glenn Maxwell is the top run-scorer. He has scored over 700 runs while playing for both sides in the league.
Former Renegades player Aaron Finch, meanwhile, has the highest individual score to his name, having struck an unbeaten 111 in a 2012 derby clash.
Adam Zampa leads the charge with the ball. He has snared 21 wickets while turning up for both the Renegades and Stars.
The best bowling figures also belong to a Renegades bowler. Tom Rogers claimed 5 for 16 in a 2023 fixture.
