BBL 2024-2025: Match 20, REN vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between REN vs STR?

Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on Adelaide Strikers (STR) in Match 20 of the Big Bash League 2024-25 at the  Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, on January 2. Renegades are on the fifth spot in the points table with two wins in four games. They lost a closely fought game against Sydney Thunders by eight runs before entering Thursday’s contest. 

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers are reeling at the seventh spot with just one win in five games. They have lost three consecutive games and would like to get back to winning ways with a victory against Renegades. Their last game against Perth Scorchers has dented their Net Run Rate as they lost the game by seven wickets and their NRR stands at -0.558. 

REN vs STR Match Details:

Pitch Report

Dockland’s Stadium favours the batters as they will find the ball coming onto the bat nicely with even bounce. On the other hand, quick outfield will hamper the teams plans to contain the run flow. However, the bowlers can make use of the larger boundary dimensions to trap the batters. 

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Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s for REN vs STR

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson.

Adelaide Strikers (STR):

Jake Weatherald, D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope.

Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Squads

Probable Top Performers from REN vs STR

Probable Best Batter: Laurie Evans

After the Melbourne Renegades’ middle failed to fire, Evans took the mantle and scored at a brisk rate batting at number five. He scored 40 runs off 26 balls laced with four maximums. He was also the top scored of the team in the innings against Thunders. 

Probable Best Bowler: Kane Richardson

Renegades bowlers did a fair job in the last game against Thunders but failed to pick the wickets at the regular intervals. Richardson was the pick of the bowler for the team. He picked one wicket but he gave away runs at an economy rate of just 6.

Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Batting and Bowling Stats

          Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match 

Scenario 1

Melbourne Renegades win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

REN: 140-160

Melbourne Renegades win the match

Scenario 2

Adelaide Strikers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 30-40

STR: 130-150

Adelaide Strikers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.