The Melbourne Renegades (MLR) will face the Adelaide Strikers (ADS) in the 18th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 in the Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne on 29 December. Let us look at REN vs STR Dream 11 prediction, top fantasy picks, match preview, probable XI and the likely winners.
REN vs STR Match Preview
Melbourne Renegades are on the verge of losing 5 on the trot if they fail to leave Melbourne without a win. The Renegades lost to the Perth Scorchers by 13 runs in the last game. They snatched defeat from the mouths of victory by losing the plot when they needed 53 off 40 balls and had 8 wickets in hand.
Shaun Marsh top scored for Renegades with 59 while Tom Rogers and Will Sutherland were the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets apiece. More things are expected from the likes of Quinton De Kock, Adam Zampa and Mujeeb Ur Rahman come Friday.
The Adelaide Strikers are reeling from a narrow defeat against the Sydney Sixers, falling short by just one run. Coming within striking distance of victory, Jamie Overton nearly pulled off a dramatic win, requiring just 18 runs from the final over. However, they ultimately fell short in a heartbreaking finish.
Matthew Short, the captain and opening batter, had an excellent performance, scoring 55 runs and taking two wickets. With three wickets and almost a final over heist with the bat, Jamie Overton was the standout player of the match. The Strikers will be delighted for Chris Lynn’s back to form knock as he smashed 17 ball 37 on a sluggish SCG pitch.
Match Details
| Match : Mebourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers |
| Venue : Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne |
| Date & Time : 29th December, 2023, 1:45 PM |
| Live Streaming : Disey+Hotstar, Star Sports 2 |
Docklands Stadium Pitch Report
The Docklands Stadium has a flat pitch and small boundaries. The seamers have a good record over spinners in this venue with the former picking 68% of wickets as compared to 32 % to the latter. So it’s a kind of graveyard for the spinners. We will witness an overcast sky with a temperature hovering around 18°C with no real threat of rain.
The toss doesn’t feel relevant here as the teams batting 1st have won 28 compared to the 29 by the team batted second. The average score at this venue is 160.
REN vs STR Head to Head Record
The Renegades and the Strikers have faced off against each other in 18 games with the Strikers winning 11 while the Renegades have won just 7.
- Matches played : 18
- Melbourne Renegades : 11
- Adelaide Strikers : 7
MLR vs ADS Probable 11
Melbourne Renegades XI : Nic Maddinson (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Peter Siddle, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Adelaide Strikers Playing XI : Matthew Short (c), Darcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce
REN vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Player Stats
| Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Strikers |
|---|---|
| Joe Clarke (83 runs) | Darcy Short ( 69 runs) |
| J Fraser McGurk (105 runs) | Chris Lynn (51 runs) |
| Quinton de Kock (61 runs) | David Payne (3 wkts) |
| Will Sutherland (75 runs & 6 wkts) | Matthew Short (137 runs & 3 wkts) |
| Tom Rogers (34 runs & 6 wkts) | Jamie Overton (31 runs & 5 wkts) |
REN vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks
Melbourne Renegades : Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, J Fraser McGurk, Quinton De Kock & Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Adelaide Strikers : Matthew Short, Darcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton & Cameron Boyce
REN vs STR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Joe Clarke (Vice captain)
Batsman: Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser McGurk,
All-rounders: Matthew Short (Captain), Darcy Short, Jamie Overton, Will Sutherland, James Bazley
Bowlers: Thomas Stewart Rogers, David Payne
REN vs STR Match Prediction
Despite the Renegades’ lackluster performance this season, their star-studded lineup can’t be ignored. While the Strikers hold the advantage based on current form, this must-win match for the Renegades could swing either way if they dig deep and unleash their full potential.
