Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Fantasy Prediction

Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on Adelaide Strikers (STR) in match 20 of the BBL 2024-25 season at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. The exciting clash is set to begin at 1:45 PM IST on Thursday, January 2.

Ahead of this exciting matchup, let’s take a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and the best predicted XIs for those looking to join the fantasy contests for the game.

The Melbourne Renegades, led by Will Sutherland, have had a mixed start to their BBL 2024-25 campaign, with two wins and two losses, placing them fifth in the points table. In their most recent match, they fell short by eight runs against Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Batting has been a concern for the Renegades, as Tim Seifert remains the only player to surpass 100 runs this season. However, their pace attack, spearheaded by Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers, has been solid, providing key breakthroughs for the team.

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers are struggling, currently on a three-match losing streak. After defeats to Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Perth Scorchers over the past two weeks, they find themselves in seventh place, with a poor net run rate of -0.558. Their lack of success can largely be attributed to an underwhelming collective performance. Despite this, individual players like Jamie Overton and D’Arcy Short have made significant contributions with the bat, while bowlers Lloyd Pope and Henry Thornton have provided crucial breakthroughs when needed.

Also Read: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Fantasy Prediction, 2nd Test, Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe

Head to Head:

Out of the 19 encounters between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers, the Renegades have won 8 matches, while the Strikers have come out on top 11 times.

Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be sunny with mostly clear skies, while the pitch is anticipated to be batting-friendly, offering plenty of runs for the players.

Pitch Report:

The Docklands Stadium in Melbourne provides significant movement for fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. However, batters can still capitalize on the generally batting-friendly conditions at the venue. Historically, the average first-innings total at the stadium in BBL matches has been 158 runs.

Fantasy Team: