For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January.

The Melbourne Stars have banked consecutive wins to open their BBL campaign, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by six wickets at Adelaide Oval.

The Melbourne Stars have banked consecutive wins to open their BBL campaign, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by six wickets at Adelaide Oval.

Shubman Gill's highest score has been 47 across 15 innings, and as he struggled to crack the T20 code, Ajit Agarkar pulled the plug on his T20 World...

Shubman Gill's highest score has been 47 across 15 innings, and as he struggled to crack the T20 code, Ajit Agarkar pulled the plug on his T20 World...

Marcus Stoinis and the Melbourne Stars host Nathan Ellis and the Hobart Hurricanes in a blockbuster BBL clash at the MCG.

Marcus Stoinis and the Melbourne Stars host Nathan Ellis and the Hobart Hurricanes in a blockbuster BBL clash at the MCG.

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

A record-breaking display of six-hitting has powered Perth Scorchers to a monster total in the first innings of their clash with Brisbane Heat at the...