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This will be the 20th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Melbourne Renegades will lock horns against the Adelaide Strikers at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The match will be played on 2nd January 2025 at 1:45 AM IST.
Melbourne Renegades are in the 5th position with 2 wins and 2 defeats in 4 games. They lost their last match against Sydney Thunder by 8 runs. Batting has been a concern for the Renegades in BBL 14. The top order has failed badly and the middle order is struggling. Bowling is their strength and the batters will have to compliment the bowlers well going forward in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers are in the 7th position with only 1 win in 5 games. They’ve now lost three matches in a row. The Strikers also have issues with their batting. Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope and Jake Weatherald have failed to perform consistently. Matt Short’s injury has further worsened the situation for them. They’ll be eager for their second win in this match against the Renegades.
BBL: REN vs STR Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Adelaide Strikers: Matt Short/Jake Weatherald, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Marvel Stadium will be a tricky one. It’s expected to be a little two-paced with run-scoring being difficult for the batters. There will be ample help for the pacers with the new ball. Spinners too will get some assistance off the pitch. Scores in the range of 140-160 are expected in this game. Teams will prefer chasing if they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Middle-order batters will be important.
- New ball bowlers, especially from the 1st innings will be important.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Will Sutherland (REN)
- Will Sutherland has been the best player for the Renegades in BBL 14. He has led from the front with both bat and ball.
- He has 51 runs and 7 wickets to his name in 4 games. Sutherland will be a good C/VC option.
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton will bowl the key overs and will be an important batter for his team in the middle order.
- He has 127 runs and 7 wickets in 5 games in BBL 14. He’ll be the best C/VC pick for this match.
Thomas-Stewart Rogers (HEA)
- Thomas-Stewar Rogers will bowl with the new ball, in the power surge and then in the death overs. He has picked up wickets in every game this season.
- Rogers has has 8 wickets to his name in 4 matches.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Melbourne Renegades bats first
- Laurie Evans and Brendan Doggett will be the top differential picks.
- Jamie Overton, Will Sutherland and Henry Thornton will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping Jake-Fraser McGurk.
If Adelaide Strikers bats first
- Alex Ross will be an ideal differential pick.
- Dropping D’Arcy Short can be worth the risk.
- Jamie Overton and Will Sutherland will be the best C/VC picks.
REN vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
