Melbourne Renegades' battle for survival in the tournament
| Date | December 29, 2023 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Quinton de Kock has odds of 3.10 to be Melbourne Renegades' best batsman.
- Matthew Short has odds of 3.30 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batsman
- Adam Zampa has odds of 3.70 to be Melbourne Renegades' best bowler
- David Payne has odds of 3.80 to be Adelaide Strikers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the 18th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24, and the tournament is in its most crucial stage. The Melbourne Renegades will take on the Adelaide Strikers at their home ground, Docklands Stadium. The Renegades are in deep trouble as they haven't won a game yet. They lost the last game against the Perth Scorchers from a position of strength. They are at the bottom of the table, and the odds are against them. The Adelaide Strikers went down against the Sydney Sixers in their previous game. Both teams have large stakes in this battle; we expect this to be a close contest.
Melbourne Renegades Preview
Nic Maddinson's side is battling poor form. They are into their sixth game and have yet to register a win. The side went down against the Perth Scorchers in their last game by 13 runs. The Renegades' skipper would be upset with the last game's performance as they lost from a winning position.
The side will need a good start from Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke, who did well for the first time in the last game. Shaun Marsh is the key player in the middle order and will look to build partnerships with Nic Maddinson and Jake Fraser-McGurk. The lower-middle order has lacked consistency, and the team will need good performances from Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, and Tom Rogers.
The bowling attack hasn't been in good form, and the side will need a good start from Tom Rogers and Mujeeb Ur Rahman with the new ball. Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson have vast experience, and the side will expect a good show from them in the middle overs. They lack depth in bowling and need Will Sutherland to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Renegades
Nic Maddinson (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jonathan Wells, Shaun Marsh, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kane Richardson
Adelaide Strikers Preview
It was heartbreaking for Matthew Short's team in their last game against the Sydney Sixers. They came back from behind and nearly snatched a win, only to lose by 1 run. They haven't been at their best this season and must get their acts together in this game. The side must bat well and need a good show from the top order to win this match.
D'Arcy Short and Matthew Short have proved their worth as openers, and the team will need a good show from the pair in this game. Chris Lynn has an important role at No. 3, and he must anchor the innings in the middle order with Adam Hose and Jake Weatherald. They have depth in their batting and shall expect quick runs from Jamie Overton, James Bazley, and Harry Nielsen.
The bowling line-up will be under pressure in this game, and the side will need a good show from Matthew Short and David Payne with the new ball. Wes Agar and Overton have a lot of experience and must do well in this contest. Bazley and Cameron Boyce have to bowl tight spells in this game for the side to have a strong chance.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), Harry Nielsen (wk), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, David Payne
TOSS: To Bowl First
Sides chasing the score have an advantage in T20 cricket. We expect the wicket to be tricky to bat on, where posing a total will be challenging. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first on this wicket.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Melbourne. The wicket at this venue balances it out between the batsmen and the bowlers. Batsmen have to adjust to the pace of the surface to succeed on this wicket. The side that bats first in this game will aim for a score of 160 runs to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Melbourne Renegades find themselves in a tight corner. The confidence will be low in the camp after the poor outing in the last game, where they threw away a game they should have won. The Adelaide Strikers have also struggled with their consistency, but they have depth in their batting, which will put them slightly ahead of the Melbourne Renegades, according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Melbourne Renegades to win
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