Match Details
The 29th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:45 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
The Melbourne Renegades will face the hosts Adelaide Strikers in the 29th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season on Tuesday. The Strikers are currently at the fifth place having won three matches out of seven they have played so far. They have also won a few Bash Boost points and have 13 points to their name. The Strikers have won and lost a game each at home this season and will be keen to improve their record.
The Renegades, on the other hand, are really struggling. They are stuck at the bottom of the points table having won only a solitary match in seven outings. The Aaron Finch-led side has earned only five points so far and will have to up the ante to have any chance to make it to the playoffs.
REN vs STR Weather Report for Match 29
There is no chance of rain during the match in Adelaide on Tuesday. The temperature will hover around 18-19 Degrees Celsius at the venue during the action in the middle.
Pitch Report
Two different kind of matches have been played at this venue this season. Once the chasing team got bowled out for 94 while in the next game, the Scorchers gunned down 147 with more than two overs to spare. It will be interesting to see on which surface this match will be played.
Average first innings score
156 (Two BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue so far)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
Imad Wasim might play this match after missing the last game due to border restrictions.
REN vs STR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Renegades
Sam Harper (WK), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (C), Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi, Rilee Rossouw, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Noor Ahmad/Imad Wasim, Josh Lalor, Peter Hatzaglou.
Bench
Brody Couch, Zak Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Mitch Perry, Will Sutherland.
Adelaide Strikers
Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle.
Bench
Harry Nielsen, Harry Conway, Matthew Short, Cameron Valente, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson
REN vs STR Top Picks for today’s Dream11 Match:
Despite playing only five matches so far, Alex Carey is the highest run-getter for the Adelaide Strikers. He has amassed 192 runs at a strike-rate of 120.75 and an average of 38.40.
Jake Weatherald has been a bit inconsistent, but he has scored 155 runs in seven matches at a strike-rate of 121.09 and an average of 31.
Rashid Khan is the highest wicket-taker for the Strikers with 11 wickets to his name and he has been the most economical bowler for them as well.
Shaun Marsh has scored 247 runs so far in seven matches for the Renegades at a brilliant strike-rate of 137.22.
Kane Richardson has been the highest wicket-taker for them with nine wickets to his name.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Rashid Khan, Alex Carey, Shaun Marsh
Vice-Captain Options: Aaron Finch, Mohammad Nabi, Philip Salt
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for REN vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (C), Sam Harper
Batsmen – Jonathan Wells, Philip Salt, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers – Wes Agar, Rashid Khan (VC), Peter Hatzaglou
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for REN vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh (C), Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Jack Prestwidge, Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi (VC)
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Rashid Khan
Expert Advice
You can opt to pick Aaron Finch as captain in Grand League Contests as not many will make him a multiplier given his recent form.
REN vs STR Probable Winners
Adelaide Strikers are expected to win this match.
