Match No. 36 of the ongoing BBL 2025–26 is set to deliver an exciting contest as the Melbourne Renegades (REN) face off against the Perth Scorchers (SCO) at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday, January 15. When the two sides last met earlier in the season, it was the Renegades who emerged on top, and they will be aiming to replicate that success once again.
Find below our (TBP) expert analysis for the 36th Match of BBL 2025-26 between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, including match details, team previews, head to head, match odds and betting tips.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Match Details, 36th Match - BBL 2025-26
Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Series Match No | 36th Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 15th January 2026 |
Match Time | `07:15 PM (Local)/01:45 AM IST |
Venue | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Match Preview, 36th Match - BBL 2025-26
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Preview
The Melbourne Renegades have endured a worrying run of form in recent matches. They suffered a four-wicket defeat to the Thunder just yesterday, with the result decided via the DLS method. Once again, the Renegades crumbled under pressure, continuing a familiar pattern. Prior to that, they were comprehensively outplayed by the Stars, who secured an emphatic eight-wicket win.
Earlier in the campaign, the Renegades also went down to the Sixers by six wickets — a loss that appeared to dent their confidence significantly. A recurring issue for the side has been their inability to close out games, often letting winning positions slip away.
That said, there are positives to draw upon. Before this slump, the Renegades registered two impressive victories. They edged past the Scorchers by four wickets on the final ball in a thrilling encounter, a win that highlighted their resilience and fighting spirit. Even earlier, they overcame the Stars by four wickets, proving that the team is capable of producing strong performances when things click.
Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI
Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Sam Elliott, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa
Perth Scorchers (SCO) Preview
The Perth Scorchers head into this clash riding a wave of strong momentum. They secured a comfortable 32-run victory over the Strikers in their most recent outing, delivering a dominant all-round performance. Even prior to that, they defeated the Strikers by 33 runs, underlining their consistency and control in back-to-back matches.
Before those wins, the Scorchers completely outclassed the Hurricanes with a commanding 40-run triumph, followed by a ruthless 71-run demolition of the Thunder. In both contests, everything clicked for the side — the batters piled on the runs with ease, while the bowlers struck at regular intervals to keep the opposition firmly in check.
That said, the Scorchers will still be stung by their recent loss to the Renegades, a match that slipped away on the final ball. The narrow defeat in the closing moments remains fresh in their minds and will serve as added motivation heading into this encounter.
Perth Scorchers Predicted XI
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Head to Head
Across 23 meetings between the two sides, the Perth Scorchers have held a clear upper hand over the Melbourne Renegades. The Scorchers have won 16 matches, while the Renegades have managed just six victories, with one game ending in a no result and none finishing in a tie.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Pitch Report, 36th Match - BBL 2025-26
Docklands Stadium has historically favoured teams batting first, with conditions often becoming increasingly double-paced as the game progresses. Pace bowlers who use variations effectively can find success here, while batters will look to capitalise during the powerplay and at the death to maximise scoring opportunities.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Betting Odds
As per the latest 1xBet odds, the Perth Scorchers head into Match 36 of the BBL 2025–26 as favourites with odds of 1.61, while the Melbourne Renegades are priced at 2.37.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers (REN vs SCO) Match Prediction
The Perth Scorchers are charging towards the playoffs, having won four of their last five BBL matches. Their only setback in that run came against the Melbourne Renegades, who stunned them in Perth with a four-wicket win off the final ball in a tense, low-scoring chase.
That defeat, however, is unlikely to be repeated. Expect the Perth Scorchers to be far more formidable with the bat this time around, especially after piling up 232 runs against the Adelaide Strikers in their previous outing. With momentum firmly on their side, Perth look well placed to capitalise.
For the Melbourne Renegades, that dramatic win now appears to have been a false dawn, with back-to-back defeats following soon after. Given the contrasting form, backing the Scorchers to hand the Renegades a third straight loss looks the more likely outcome.
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