The 20th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played between Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on January 2 at 1:45 pm (IST). The match will be live-streamed on Disney + Hotstar.
BBL 2024-25, MR vs AS Head to Head Record
The Adelaide Strikers have had the upper hand in the last 10 matches played between the two teams so far. The Strikers have won 6 matches while the Renegades have won 4. But looking at the current form, the Renegades seem to have the upper hand.
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Team Status
The Melbourne Renegades are currently placed at the 4th spot in the points table. The team has played 4 matches so far, out of which they have won 2 and lost 2. The team has 4 points and their net run rate is + 0.984. In their last five matches, they have won two and lost two.
On the other hand, the situation of Adelaide Strikers is very bad. They have won 5 games and lost 4. The team has just 2 points and a net run rate of – 0.558, due to which they are in 7th place in the points table. After losing four of their last five matches, the team now needs to win at all costs.
BBL 2024-25, MR vs AS Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at Docklands Stadium is going to be helpful for the bowlers. There is a green top pitch here which will help the fast bowlers. Spinners will also get good turn here. The average first innings score here is 159, while the average second innings score is 144.
Talking about the weather, it will be cloudy in Melbourne tomorrow. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius. There is no possibility of rain but winds can blow at a speed of 19.50 kmph.
Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XI
Tom Seifert (wicketkeeper), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Wells, Matt Harris, Will Sutherland, Harry Dixon, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XI
Matthew Short, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hosey, Jamie Overton, Harry Neilson (wk), James Badgley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Wes Agar
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers: Dream11 Fantasy tips
BBL 2024-25, MR vs AS Dream11 Prediction: Tom Seifert will be the captain in your Dream11 team for this match. He has scored 129 runs in 4 matches so far. Jamie Overton is a good option for the vice-captain who has scored 127 runs in 5 matches and has also taken wickets.
The team must include bowlers like Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers and Lloyd Pope who have done well so far. In batting, you can bet on D’Arcy Short and Chris Lynn.
BBL 2024-25, MR vs AS match prediction
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers match prediction: Given the current form, team combination and pitch conditions, Melbourne Renegades have a 58% chance of winning this match, while Adelaide Strikers have a 42% chance of winning.
There are many things in favour of the Renegades – the great form of Tom Seifert and Will Sutherland, the home advantage, and the pitch’s support to the bowlers. Strikers, on the other hand, have match-winners in Chris Lynn and D’Arcy Short but three consecutive losses and poor team form is a concern for them.
If the big batsmen of the Strikers go, the match can be exciting, but overall the Renegades have the upper hand.
