REN vs STR Predictions: Match 20, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Melbourne Renegades are set to host the struggling Adelaide Strikers in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on Thursday. With two wins in four games, the Renegades are placed 4th in the BBL points table and a potential win against the Strikers will boost them to the second position.

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On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers will enter the game with four losses and one win this season. The Strikers find themselves in the 7th position in the points table and will look to end their three-match losing streak on Thursday.

REN vs STR, BBL Match 20 Details

Match: 20th T20 Match

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Time & Date: 1:45 PM IST Thursday, January 2

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

REN vs STR, BBL Match 20 Pitch Report

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The Docklands Stadium has a batting-friendly surface with very little help for the bowlers in the T20 cricket. However, the fans witnessed a low-scoring game with the pacers dominating the last match at this venue. 

So, it will be a balanced surface on Thursday if the curator goes with the same pitch. Spinners are likely to make an impact late in the game but fans can expect a high-scoring fixture.

REN vs STR, BBL Match 20 Probable XIs

Melbourne Renegades:

Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson.

Adelaide Strikers:

Jake Weatherald, D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope.

REN vs STR, BBL Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Melbourne Renegades

Adelaide Strikers will be under pressure in the playoff race when they take on in-form Renegades in their next game. The Renegades also boast three wins in their last five meetings against the Strikers, including two in the last two seasons.

In conclusion, the Melbourne Renegades are set to host the Adelaide Strikers in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 at Docklands Stadium. With a batting-friendly pitch and both teams making strategic changes, fans can expect an exciting match. The Renegades, currently in better form, are predicted to win this encounter and boost their position in the points table.

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