Melbourne Renegades will play the match that makes BBL history: the opener of the 2026/27 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 12 December, the first BBL match ever played outside Australia. The opponents are Perth Scorchers, the reigning champions.
For Indian fans this is the best chance to see the Renegades live, and the match is at 2:40 PM IST.
Melbourne Renegades at a glance
How last season went
The Renegades won three of their ten games in BBL|15 and finished seventh with 6 points. Their one title came in BBL|08, when they beat Melbourne Stars in the final at Docklands Stadium.
The core of the 2026/27 side is a mix of power hitters and all-round options. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jonny Bairstow are both power hitters, and Will Sutherland leads the side.
Melbourne Renegades squad so far
Contracted players named for 2026/27 (club announcements). Head coach details were not consistent between sources.
Melbourne Renegades fixtures in IST
Renegades fantasy picks
- Jonny Bairstow: the overseas wicketkeeper-batter. Keepers earn catch and stumping points on top of runs.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: pure powerplay explosiveness. Opens the batting, and high-risk, high-reward in fantasy.
- Michael Bracewell: left-handed batting plus off-spin. An allrounder with a high floor in a team that needs wickets.
- Will Sutherland: captain and allrounder, so a solid 2x multiplier choice.
Facts worth knowing
- The opener in Chennai is the first BBL match played outside Australia.
- The match starts at 9:10 AM GMT, which is 2:40 PM IST.
- The Renegades won their title in BBL|08 beating Melbourne Stars.
Squads for BBL 2026/27 are still being finalised, so confirm the playing XI on each match page before you lock. CricketDream adds every confirmed squad to the games as it is announced.
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Open BBL hubFrequently asked questions
When do Melbourne Renegades play in Chennai?
On Saturday 12 December 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, against Perth Scorchers, at 2:40 PM IST.
Is this the first BBL match outside Australia?
Yes. It is the first BBL match ever played at a venue outside Australia.
Who captains the Renegades?
Will Sutherland.
Is Jonny Bairstow in the BBL?
He is listed in the Renegades 2026/27 squad.
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