REN vs STR Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head to Head Stats and Pitch Report for BBL 2023, Match 18
Match 18 of the KFB BBL 2023-24 pits the winless Melbourne Renegades, languishing at the bottom of the table, against the Adelaide Strikers who are currently placed at fourth position in the points table.
For the Renegades, led by the mercurial Aaron Finch, the pressure is tangible as they carry the weight of four defeats in their five matches. A first win is not just a luxury but a matter of survival for them in the tournament. Their chilling run rate of -0.640 speaks volumes of their below-average performance so far in the tournament.
The Strikers, too, have their scars. A promising start to the season, with a win over the Perth Scorchers, was marred by a disappointing loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. Strikers despite having an explosive batting lineup know that a slip-up here could send them tumbling down the table.
Their position, though better than the Renegades, is far from secure. Therefore, it’s an important encounter for both the teams and they would like to win the match to set their tone in the tournament.
Match Details
Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers, 18th match, BBL 2023
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Date & Time: 29th December, 1.45 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
Pitch and Playing Conditions
The playing surface at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne is renowned for being batsman-friendly, offering excellent pace and bounce. Bowlers might find some initial assistance, and wrist spinners could capitalize on the track’s ability to generate good bounce.
The stadium is characterized by lengthy straight boundaries measuring 75 meters and compact square boundaries at 65 meters each. The diagonals are uniform, spanning 70 meters each. The anticipated weather for the match is approximately 11°C with partly cloudy conditions, creating a comfortable yet mildly cool ambience for both players and spectators.
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades
Quinton De Kock (wk), Joe Clarke, Nic Maddinson (c), Jonathan Wells, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kane Richardson, Shaun Marsh, Peter Siddle, Tom Rogers, Will Sutherland, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Adelaide Strikers
D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen, Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock (VC)
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders: Mathew Short (C), Will Sutherland, Jamie Overton, D`arcy Short
Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, David Payne
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh
All-Rounders: Mathew Short (C), Will Sutherland, D`arcy Short
Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa (VC), David Payne