Docklands Stadium Melbourne Pitch Report For REN vs STR BBL 2024-25 Match 20

Debashis Sarangi∙ Updated: Jan 11 2025, 4:11 PM

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne [Source: @bethiveonline/X]Docklands Stadium, Melbourne [Source: @bethiveonline/X]

On Thursday, Melbourne Renegades will take on Adelaide Strikers in the 20th group-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League season. The high-voltage clash will take place at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. 

Led by Will Sutherland, Melbourne Renegades have had a topsy-turvy journey in the ongoing Big Bash League. They have secured two wins in four games, claiming the fourth position in the points table. 

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers have been mediocre as a unit in the tournament so far. With four crushing defeats in five outings, the Strikers are reeling at seventh in the eight-team standings. Therefore, they must be keen to resolve their grey areas and bounce back before it's too late. 

As both teams gear up for the much-awaited contest, let's see how the surface at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne will behave throughout the game. 

Docklands Stadium Melbourne BBL Stats And Records

Criterion
Data
Matches played69
Matches won batting 1st30
Matches won bowling 1st39
Average 1st innings score157.57
Average 2nd innings score143.39


Docklands Stadium Melbourne Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne generally offers a hint of seam movement and tennis ball bounce to the fast bowlers. However, overall, the playing conditions are expected to be decent for the batters. 

The fast bowlers bagged ten out of 16 wickets in the last game at Docklands Stadium. There was some movement on offer for the new ball bowlers, who troubled the top-order batters across both innings. So, it will be crucial for the batters to see through the first few overs before shifting gears in the high-voltage match. Interestingly, the chasing sides have emerged victorious on the previous five occasions at this venue. Therefore, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Docklands Stadium

Tom Rogers

  • Melbourne Renegades' experienced pacer Tom Rogers is a force to reckon with the new ball. He has bagged eight wickets in four games and can trouble the Strikers' top-order batters. 

Jamie Overton

  • Adelaide Strikers' premier all-rounder Jamie Overton has been impressive in the BBL 14, scoring 127 runs and scalping seven wickets. So, considering his recent form, we expect him to play a crucial role in this match. 

Tim Seifert

  • New Zealand's explosive keeper-batter Tim Seifert has emerged as the Renegades' go-to batter in the competition, scoring 129 runs at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 150. If he sees through the new ball spell, Seifert can be a game-changer for his team. 

P.S: Apart from aforementioned players, the eyes will be on Henry Thornton, Will Sutherland, Josh Brown and Jake Weatherald.