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Melbourne Stars Aim to Defend Top Spot in Melbourne Derby, New Mace Up For Grabs

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Melbourne Stars will field an unchanged squad this Sunday evening as they face off against the Melbourne Renegades in a highly anticipated Melbourne Derby. The Stars, currently leading the Big Bash League (BBL) table with a dominant 4-1 record, are returning to the MCG after a series of away games.

The atmosphere is set to be electric, with a crowd of over 60,000 fans expected to pack the stadium. Adding to the excitement, this match marks the debut of the Melbourne Mace, a new 1.4-meter tall trophy awarded to the victor of the rivalry. Jackson Warne, son of the late Shane Warne, will have the honour of presenting the Mace to a player from the winning team on the field immediately after the match.

Beyond the cricket, world-renowned electronic music group Rudimental will perform during the innings break and again following the game for a 20-minute post-match concert.

The family-friendly fixture is scheduled to begin at 6:05 PM, with free public transport available for all ticket holders.

The Melbourne Stars squad for the derby is as follows: Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Sam Hain, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Blake Macdonald, Hamish McKenzie, Tom Rogers, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Mitch Swepson.

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