Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 18 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers – Will MR see their first victory in the tournaments? | Dec 29

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Match Analysis

The Big Bash League 2023–24 is now on its 18th game. The Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers will battle for survival. The Renegades have had trouble with their form after losing to the Perth Scorchers in their previous match. Against the Sydney Sixers, the Adelaide Strikers again lost. 

There have already been eighteen games between the two sides. With 11 victories, the Adelaide Strikers lead the squad in dominance, followed by the Renegades with 7.

The Melbourne Renegades have not succeeded in crossing the finish line. They are positioned last in the standings having dropped every game. Their prospects of moving on to the next round will be dashed with one more defeat. We anticipate a competitive game in this one because the Adelaide Strikers have also had difficulties.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Renegades

There is serious trouble for Nic Maddinson’s team. In their most recent encounter with the Perth Scorchers, they lost by a score of 13 runs. The players would suffer because they lost the match from a position of strength. Maddinson would have expected his players to put up a better performance because they needed to win this game to advance to the playoffs. 

In the previous game, Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke got off to a strong start, so the team is hoping for more of the same. Although Shaun Marsh had a strong game as well, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Nic Maddinson will be crucial for the team’s runs. The side will be hoping for a strong performance from Jonathan Wells, Tom Rogers, and Will Sutherland because the lower middle order hasn’t lived up to expectations.

The batsmen haven’t been playing at their best, so the bowling attack has an added obligation. Early goals from Tom Rogers and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be crucial for the team.

Melbourne Renegades Squads

Melbourne Renegades

Nic Maddinson (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Wells, and Will Sutherland.

Adelaide Strikers

The team of Matthew Short is coming into this match down. The team lost to the Sydney Sixers heartbreakingly, falling short by a single run. The captain of the Strikers wants to move past this outing and focus on getting the season back on track. Short would want to take advantage of the fact that their rivals haven’t been playing well.     

The team needs a strong start since D’Arcy Short and Matthew Short make a strong opening duo. In the most recent game, Chris Lynn looked impressive. He will try to form middle-order combinations with Adam Hose and Jake Weatherald.

David Payne and Short will bowl first, hoping to take advantage of any holes in the Renegades’ batting lineup to get the team off to a strong start. Middle overs bowlers Overton and Wes Agar need to pick wickets and deliver tight periods. Cameron Boyce and Bazley in supporting parts should have strong performances, according to the side.

Adelaide Strikers Squads

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short (c), Harry Nielsen (wk), Cameron Boyce, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, David Payne, D Arcy Short, James Bazley, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, and Wes Agar.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers outfield report

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

The side that wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first. Melbourne is expected to see bright skies and temperatures in the range of 15 to 18 degrees. Equal opportunities are given to bowlers and batters on a well-balanced pitch at Docklands Stadium. Around 160 is the typical first-inning score on this field. Nonetheless, to give the bowlers a decent opportunity at defending, the team batting first will want to surpass 175 runs.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five games, the Melbourne Renegades won three matches and the Adelaide Strikers won two.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Adelaide Strikers

Player of the Match

• Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

Most runs

• Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch
• Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

Most wickets

• Melbourne Renegades – Tom Rogers
• Adelaide Strikers – Wes Agar

Most sixes

• Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch
• Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

Team Scores Batting First

• Melbourne Renegades – 165+
• Adelaide Strikers – 180+

According to cricket analysts, Adelaide Strikers have a 53.3% chance to win.

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