The Perth Scorchers host the Melbourne Renegades at Perth Stadium on January 7th 2026, with both teams in contrasting form. The Scorchers are buzzing after a gutsy home win where they defended just 153 – Ashton Turner’s crucial wickets and some tight spin bowling got the job done. They’ve brought in Finn Allen, David Payne, and Jhye Richardson but will miss Ashton Agar. The Renegades, sitting seventh, have finally found some momentum after their Derby win ended a three-game losing streak. With Caleb Jewell back in the side for experience, they’re heading west knowing it’s a tough ask but backing themselves to keep the winning feeling going. Let’s Break down with expert insights, betting insights, team performance, pitch report, and our PRS vs MLR BBL 26th match prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Team Performance
Perth Scorchers: Team Update & Recent Performance
Perth Scorchers put in a really solid all-round display to defend 153 at home, showing exactly why they’re so hard to beat on their own turf. The openers got them off to a decent start, and even though things got a bit sluggish through the middle overs, it was the bowling attack that really won them the game.
Ashton Turner was the game-changer with two quick wickets that completely shifted the momentum. The spinners did their job early on, keeping things tight and building pressure, while the pace bowlers were clinical at the death. It was a proper team effort – everyone chipping in when needed, which is exactly how the Scorchers love to operate when defending totals.
They’ve made a few changes for this one, bringing in Finn Allen, David Payne, and Jhye Richardson. Unfortunately, they’ll be without Ashton Agar, Joel Curtis, and Bryce Jackson who’ve all been ruled out.
Melbourne Renegades: Team Update & Recent Performance
The Melbourne Renegades have made just one tweak to their squad as they head west to take on the Perth Scorchers – Caleb Jewell’s back in, replacing Harry Dixon. After that impressive Melbourne Derby win, they’re feeling pretty good about themselves heading into what’s always a really tough trip to Optus Stadium.
Jewell brings some handy experience and gives them a bit more flexibility in the batting order, which could be crucial on the road. The Renegades are sitting seventh on the table right now, but after copping three losses on the bounce, they really turned things around in that Derby clash. That win’s given them a proper confidence boost heading into the second half of the season.
They know Wednesday night won’t be easy – playing the Scorchers at their home fortress rarely is – but with the momentum from their last performance and a strengthened lineup, they’ll be backing themselves to snatch another win and keep their finals hopes very much alive.
PRS vs MLR | 26th Match | Big Bash League 2025-26
Series: Big Bash League 2025-26
Date: 07/01/2026
Time: 4:15 PM LOCAL, 8:15 AM GMT, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
PRS vs MLR Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 24.2°C
- Humidity: 69%
- Rain: 0% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SSW
- Wind speed: 24.5KPH
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PRS vs MLR Today’s Match Pitch Report & Condition
The pitch at Perth Stadium tomorrow should be quick and lively – exactly what you’d expect from a proper Aussie deck. The quicks will be licking their lips early on with plenty of pace and bounce on offer, but once batsmen get their eye in, they can really cash in thanks to that true bounce and lightning-fast outfield.
History tells us that chasing is usually the way to go here. Most captains who win the toss tend to bowl first, and the numbers back that up. You’re looking at somewhere between 160-175 as a competitive total – enough to defend if your bowlers execute, but also gettable if your batters play smart cricket.
PRS vs MLR | BBL Head-to-Head Records
Overall Head-to-Head
- Total matches played: 22
- Perth Scorchers won: 16
- Melbourne Renegades won: 5
- Tie / No Result: 1
First-Ever BBL Match (PRS vs MLR)
- Date: December 22, 2011
- Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
- Result: Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets
Most Recent BBL Match
- Date: January 7, 2025
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
- Result: Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match: Tom Rogers
PRS vs MLR – Probable Playing XI (BBL 26th Match 2025-26)
| Perth Scorchers | Melbourne Renegades |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Jason Behrendorff |
| Mahli Beardman | Josh Brown |
| Cooper Connolly | Sam Elliott |
| Laurie Evans | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Aaron Hardie | Caleb Jewell |
| Nick Hobson | Muhammad Rizwan |
| Mitch Marsh | Tim Seifert |
| Ashton Turner (c) | Will Sutherland (c) |
| Joel Paris | Andrew Tye |
| Jhye Richardson | Gurinder Sandhu |
| David Payne | Callum Stow |
Squad Updates
Perth Scorchers
- Ins: Finn Allen, David Payne, Jhye Richardson
- Outs: Ashton Agar (injured), Joel Curtis, Bryce Jackson
Melbourne Renegades
- In: Caleb Jewell
- Out: Harry Dixon
BBL match Prediction: Team Chasing are favourites to win today’s BBL 26th Match 2025-26.
PRS vs MLR | BBL 26th Match Predictions
Match Prediction – Scenario 1
- Who will win today’s toss: MLR wins the toss and opts to bowl first
- PRS scores: 165–170
- Who will win today’s match: MLR wins today’s BBL 26th match 2025
Match Prediction – Scenario 2
- Who will win today’s toss: PRS wins the toss and opts to bowl first
- MLR scores: 175–180
- Who will win today’s match: PRS wins today’s BBL 26th match 2025
Today Match Winning Percentage
BBL Betting Insights for PRS vs MLR BBL 26th Match 2025-26
- Who will win the toss Today: MLR won the toss and elect to Bowl first.
- Top Batter Performance: Mitch Marsh
- Top Bowler Performance: Joel Paris
- Today’s BBL betting tips: Team Chasing are safe bet to play today’s BBL 26th match 2025.