REN vs STR Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 18 of BBL 2023-24

Melbourne Renegades (REN) will face Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the 18th match of the BBL 2023-24 on Friday (December 29) at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Renegades are still searching for their first win this season after playing five matches and are in last position in the points table. Strikers are in fourth place with one win in three matches.

Renegades and Strikers have played a total of 18 matches so far in BBL. Renegades have won seven matches, while Strikers have been victorious in 11 matches.

In the last match against the Perth Scorchers, the Renegades won the toss and chose to field. The Scorchers faced an early setback, losing their first two wickets with only four runs on the board. However, Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis steadied the innings, forming a crucial partnership of 120 runs for the third wicket. Inglis contributed 64 runs off 44 deliveries, while Hardie added 57 runs off 41 deliveries. Despite their efforts, the Scorchers were bowled out for 162 runs in 19.4 overs, with Tom Rogers and Will Sutherland taking three wickets each for the Renegades. Rogers, in particular, stood out as the most economical bowler, conceding just 18 runs in his four overs.

Chasing a target of 163 runs, the Renegades encountered early challenges, losing their first two wickets for 35 runs. However, Joe Clarke and Shaun Marsh mounted a comeback, adding 75 runs for the third wicket and taking the team's total past the 100-run mark. Marsh emerged as the highest run-scorer with a quick 59 runs off 36 deliveries. Despite their efforts, the Renegades lost their last six wickets for 38 runs, finishing with a total of 149 runs for the loss of eight wickets. The Scorchers secured victory by 13 runs in a closely contested match.

In their last encounter against the Sydney Sixers, the Strikers won the toss and opted to bowl. The Sixers faced an early setback, losing their first three wickets with only 40 runs on the scoreboard. However, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk steadied the innings, forming a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the fourth wicket. Silk played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 66 runs off 45 deliveries. The Sixers concluded their innings with a total of 155 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Jamie Overton showcased an impressive bowling performance for the Strikers, claiming three wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.

In their chase, the Strikers had a slow start, managing only 37 runs in the first six overs. Despite a more aggressive phase where they scored 47 runs in the next four overs, they lost three wickets in the process. Over the following seven overs, the Strikers struggled to score more than 10 runs per over. With 18 runs needed off the last over, they collected 13 runs off the first four deliveries but could only manage three runs off the last two deliveries. As a result, the Sydney Sixers emerged victorious, winning the match by a narrow margin of one run.

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