BBL 2022: Match 36, STR vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades?

Adelaide Strikers successfully chased down 230 runs at this venue in their last game.

Published - 10 Jan 2023, 13:30 IST | Updated - 09 Jan 2023, 14:58 IST

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The Adelaide Strikers (STR) will be locking horns with the Melbourne Renegades (REN) in Match 36 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 at the Adelaide Oval on January 10. Both teams have had decent fortunes in the tournament so far and will need to register maximum wins from here with the knockouts race heating up.

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The Strikers have blown hot and cold so far in this season, but they seem to be peaking at the right time. They are heading into this contest on the back on an emphatic seven-wicket victory over the Hobart Hurricanes as they successfully chased a mammoth 230 in the final over. They occupy the fifth position in the points table, having won four of their eight matches with eight points to their tally.

The Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, have been one of the consistent sides in this competition, having registered five victories from nine matches with 10 points to their tally. They occupy the third place in the eight-team table. The Renegades are heading into this clash high on confidence after a six-wicket victory over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Match Details

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Date & Time: January 10, 2:10 PM

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App

Pitch Report

The surface at the Adelaide Oval has been a good one for batting and the bowlers need to go the extra mile to get breakthroughs on this track. Notably, the Adelaide Strikers chased 230 in their previous encounter at the venue, which means that the captain winning the toss will have no second thoughts about chasing.

Predicted Playing XIs for STR vs REN

Adelaide Strikers:

Henry Hunt, Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, Wes Agar, Harry Conway,

Melbourne Renegades:

Martin Guptill, Marcus Harris, Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Mackenzie Harvey, David Moody, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Jack Prestwidge

Probable Best Performers from STR vs REN

Probable best batter: Chris Lynn

Skipper Matthew Short was adjudged the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 59-ball 100 in the last game against Hobart Hurricanes. However, the focus remains on Chris Lynn who has so far amassed 324 runs in this tournament. He scored a quickfire 64 runs off 29 balls in the last game as well.

Probable best bowler: Henry Thornton

Henry Thornton has been one of the star performers for the Adelaide Strikers. Thornton has managed to create a good first impression as he registered eight scalps to his name in his first three BBL matches at home this season.