BBL 2024/25 Fantasy Cricket Tips For Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers

Melbourne Renegades will take on Adelaide Strikers in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on Thursday, January 2, at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The Renegades have won and lost two matches each and are in fourth place. The Strikers have won one out of five games and are in second-last position.

Both teams have played a total of 19 matches against each other. Renegades have won eight out of these 19 games, while the Strikers have won the remaining 11 matches. Renegades have won three out of the last five games against the Strikers.

The Renegades lost their previous game against Sydney Thunder by eight runs. The Strikers’ last game ended in the same fate as they fell short against Perth Scorchers.

REN vs STR Probable XIs

Melbourne Renegades

Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O Neill, To Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

REN vs STR Pitch report

The Docklands Stadium in Melbourne is likely to remain balanced throughout the match. The average first innings score in the last five T20 games at this venue has been 153 runs. The pacers have played a dominant role here and have picked 71% wickets in the last 10 matches. The team winning the toss might look to bowl.

REN vs STR Top Picks

Tom Stewart Rogers

Rogers is the leading wicket-taker for the Renegades and has picked eight wickets in four games at an average of 14.12, an economy of 8.07, and a strike rate of 10.50.

Jamie Overton

Overton has been one of the best performers for the Strikers, both with bat and ball. He has made 127 runs in five games at a strike rate of 153.01. He has taken seven wickets as well at an average of 22.57.

REN vs STR Captain picks

Tim Seifert

Seifert is the leading run-scorer for the Renegades and has made 129 runs in four games so far at a strike rate of 150. He has scored one half-century this season.

Matthew Short

Short missed the last game due to a broken toe but has been included in the squad for this match. He has made 83 runs in four games at a strike rate of 148.21 and has picked five wickets.

REN vs STR Head to Head Dream11 team

Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser McGurk, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton (vc), Matthew Short (c), Will Sutherland, Fergus O’Neill, Adam Zampa, Henry Thorton, Tom Rogers.

REN vs STR Grand League Dream11 team

Tim Seifert (c), Jake Fraser McGurk, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Josh Brown, Jamie Overton, Will Sutherland, Fergus O’Neill, Adam Zampa, Henry Thorton, Tom Rogers (vc).

In conclusion, the match between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League 2024-25 promises to be a thrilling encounter. With both teams looking to improve their standings, key players like Tim Seifert and Jamie Overton will play crucial roles. Fans can expect an exciting contest at the Docklands Stadium.

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