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The Melbourne Stars and Renegades are set to clash in the first Melbourne derby of BBL|15 at the MCG, with over 60,000 fans expected. The match coincides with the 10th anniversary of their record-breaking attendance game. The Stars, currently leading the table, are looking to bounce back from their first loss. The Renegades, struggling with a three-game losing streak, are eager to turn their season around. There are a couple of line-up changes for the Renegades while the Stars remain unchanged. The winning team will be awarded the Melbourne Mace. Key players to watch are Glenn Maxwell for the Stars and Jake Fraser-McGurk for the Renegades.

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Melbourne Derby Set to Ignite MCG, 60,000 Fans Expected

Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades are gearing up for a highly anticipated Big Bash League (BBL) showdown at the MCG this Sunday, January 3, with predictions soaring that over 60,000 cricket enthusiasts will pack the stands.

The match marks the first Melbourne derby of BBL|15 and falls near the 10-year anniversary of the iconic clash that drew a record-breaking crowd of 80,883 in 2013.

Table-topping Melbourne Stars are returning to the MCG for the first time in a few weeks after they were handed their first loss of the season on Friday night by the Heat.

The Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, are desperately seeking a win to snap a concerning three-game losing streak and revive their season, which currently sees them in seventh place. The Renegades have made a couple of changes to their squad, bringing in Harry Dixon and Callum Stow.

Beyond bragging rights, the two teams will be competing for the Melbourne Mace, a new trophy awarded to the winner of each BBL and WBBL Melbourne derby.

All eyes will be on Glenn Maxwell, the Stars’ star all-rounder and leading run-scorer in Melbourne derby history, and Jake Fraser-McGurk, the Renegades’ young batter aiming to make his mark.

The game is scheduled to begin at 6:05 PM AEDT and will be broadcast on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports. Cricket fans can also follow the action on radio via ABC and SEN. Tickets are still available for purchase online.

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