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Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Tips - Bye Bye Gades as Perth Scorch towards Qualifier

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Last updated: Tue 13 Jan 2026 20:29

Adam Cusworth 13 Jan 2026

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Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers tips
Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Thursday, January 15th at Marvel Stadium
Perth need to win to finish top two
Renegades must win to keep top four hopes alive

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Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Expert Tips

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Expert Tips
Melbourne Renegades Form
Perth Scorchers Form
Head to Head Stats
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Frequently Asked Questions

Perth will go one step closer towards locking in a spot in the BBL 'Qualifier' with a win over the Melbourne Renegades when the two sides clash at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening.

The Scorchers arrive sitting 2nd on the ladder at 5–3 with a strong net run rate, while the Renegades are 7th at 3–5 and firmly in now or never territory.

While the Renegades snatched a last ball thriller the last time the two sides met, Perth’s ceiling with the bat is the best in the competition, particularly when Mitch Marsh gets going. The Bison is coming off another statement knock, blasting 88 from 51 balls as the Scorchers piled on 232 against Adelaide.

The Renegades, by contrast, are still searching for a complete 40-over game. They posted 170 last start but left runs out there after a damaging middle-order collapse, then couldn’t close the deal late in the chase after surrendering momentum in the final overs to the Sydney Thunder, going down under Duckworth-Lewis in a rain effected match.

Yes, Melbourne have won the last three head-to-heads — including the infamous last-ball heist in Perth with the teenage prodigy, Ollie Peake, scooping one for six — but that match also highlighted the path for the Scorchers.

When Perth control the early wickets and allow their middle order to dictate tempo, they are extremely difficult to rein in. Based on current form, the Scorchers will be keen to avoid another finish that comes down to the final delivery.

Perth are 2nd on the ladder with a win/loss record of 5-3
The Renegades are 7th on the ladder with a win/loss record of 3-5
Mitch Marsh has scored 254 runs in his past four matches
Gurinder Sandhu has taken 12 wickets in his past four matches and snagged four Perth wickets the last time the two sides met

Melbourne Renegades Form

The Renegades’ season has been defined by sharp momentum swings, and they are currently trying to recover from another frustrating missed opportunity. Last start against the Thunder, they made 170 but stalled badly through the middle overs after losing three wickets in quick succession. With the ball, they had the contest under control before conceding late runs that swung the match away from them.

At their best, Melbourne’s blueprint is clear. Early intent at the top, followed by control through the middle order, allows their bowling unit — led by Gurinder Sandhu, Will Sutherland and Adam Zampa — to operate with scoreboard pressure. We saw that ceiling earlier in the season when Tim Seifert produced a match-defining century and Ollie Peake provided late-innings acceleration in a 200-plus total.

The problem remains consistency and execution under pressure. Even in their last win over Perth, the chase became tense before being settled by a last-ball six. If the Renegades are to beat the Scorchers again, they will need early wickets and a far cleaner batting performance that removes the need for another dramatic finish.

Perth Scorchers Form

Perth enter this clash looking like a side building momentum at exactly the right time. Their most recent outing was a dominant batting display, posting 232 and winning comfortably, with Mitch Marsh setting the tone at the top. That result reinforced their status as one of the competition’s most dangerous batting units.

The Scorchers’ upside is intimidating. Marsh has already produced a century this season, Aaron Hardie has shown his ability to explode at the back end, and Ashton Turner has delivered one of the innings of the tournament when rescuing a match with an unbeaten 99. Few sides possess Perth’s ability to both absorb pressure and then overwhelm attacks late.

The cautionary note for Perth is their earlier loss to Melbourne, when Gurinder Sandhu sliced through the middle order and restricted them to a modest total. Expect the Scorchers to build their plans around neutralising Sandhu early and ensuring their power hitters dictate terms rather than being dragged into another last-over contest.

Head to Head Stats

Last 5 Matches

07-Jan-2026: Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

07-Jan-2025: Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

23-Dec-2024: Renegades won by 2 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

26-Dec-2023: Scorchers won by 13 runs

10-Dec-2023: No result

22-Jan-2023: Scorchers won by 10 runs

Last 5 Averages

BBL Last 5 Betting Trends

Melbourne Renegades Stats Perth Scorchers
2-3 W-L 4-1
317 Avg Match Total 342.6
2-3 Bat Flip 0-5
0-3 Bat First W-L 4-1

Melbourne Renegades	Stats	Perth Scorchers
2-3	W-L	4-1
317	Avg Match Total	342.6
2-3	Bat Flip	0-5
0-3	Bat First W-L	4-1

BBL Last 5 Stats

Renegades Batting Stats Scorchers Fielding
11.4 Fours 13.6
7.2 Sixes 4.8

Renegades Batting	Stats	Scorchers Fielding
11.4	Fours	13.6
7.2	Sixes	4.8

Renegades Fielding Stats Scorchers Batting
11.6 Fours 15.6
6.6 Sixes 10.2

Renegades Fielding	Stats	Scorchers Batting
11.6	Fours	15.6
6.6	Sixes	10.2

Melbourne Renegades Home Stats

Renegades Batting Stats Renegades Fielding
13.8 Fours 12.3
6.8 Sixes 8.8

Renegades Batting	Stats	Renegades Fielding
13.8	Fours	12.3
6.8	Sixes	8.8

Perth Scorchers Away Stats

Scorchers Batting Stats Scorchers Fielding
18.8 Fours 16.3
14.3 Sixes 8.8

Scorchers Batting	Stats	Scorchers Fielding
18.8	Fours	16.3
14.3	Sixes	8.8

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers start?

First ball between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Thursday, January 15th at Marvel Stadium.

What channel is Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers on?

You can watch Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers on Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.

Verdict

Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers

Perth’s batting ceiling and finals urgency should be enough to get them over the line, with Mitch Marsh the key run contributor, while Gurinder Sandhu remains Melbourne’s clearest path to an upset through early wickets.

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