REN vs STR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s BBL 14 Match 20 Between Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers?

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For the 20th fixture of the Big Bash League 2024-25 season, Melbourne Renegades will face Adelaide Strikers. The clash is scheduled for January 2 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne from 1:45 PM IST. 

Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Renegades have had a mixed start to the BBL 14 edition as they are seated fifth on the table with two wins and equal losses in four games. They lost the previous game against Sydney Thunder by the barest margin of 8 runs. Chasing a modest total of 157 runs, Laurie Evans' 40 off 26 went in vain as his team failed to support him, resulting in a glaring defeat. Had the lower order showed some intent, the Renegades would have easily won the game. Meanwhile, against Strikers, the Renegades need to win to stay competitive in the playoff race.

Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, have had an underwhelming tournament, as they won just 1 game in the last five fixtures. Their latest loss came against Perth Scorchers. Batting first, they posted 142 runs on the board and failed to defend it as Finn Allen and Cooper Connolly unleashed carnage to clinch a seven-wicket victory. The Strikers desperately need to win and claim points to keep the playoff dream alive. Their performance with the bat and ball has been equally questionable, and the team must go back to the drawing board to produce desirable results.

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REN vs STR: Head-to-head

How will the Docklands Stadium pitch behave?

Docklands Stadium pitch will be a balanced surface, with teams chasing likely to have an advantage. Average first inning score is around 145 with enough help for pacers in the first half. Batters can accelerate the run rate in the middle and death overs to post competitive total. Overall, a balanced competition between the bat and the ball is likely to pan out in Melbourne.

REN vs STR: Players to watch out for

Melbourne Renegades

Laurie Evans: Evans played a solid knock of 40 runs off 26 balls and showcased his aggressive intent and ability to accelerate, achieving an impressive strike rate of 153.85 despite hitting no boundaries. His form is a key sign for the Renegades ahead of the upcoming game.

Jake Fraser-McGurk: JFK contributed 26 runs off 27 deliveries in the previous game, showing patience but struggled to increase the tempo, ending with a strike rate of 96.3. He has the flair for hitting aggressively in the powerplay, and Renegades can capitalize on his intent.

Will Sutherland: The Renegades captain bowled his full quota in the previous game, taking one wicket while conceding 31 runs at an economy rate of 7.75. His steady performance kept the pressure on the opposition, and hence, he became a player to watch out for.

Adam Zampa: The experienced spinner was economical recently, giving away just 30 runs in his four overs while picking up a crucial wicket and maintaining an impressive economy rate of 7.5. His experience and ability to deceive batters with various makes him a crucial asset for the Renegades.

Adelaide Strikers

Brendan Doggett: Doggett was a surprising star with the bat for Strikers in the previous contest as he scored 47 runs off 39 balls. His innings included five boundaries, showcasing his ability to find gaps effectively, ending with a solid strike rate of 120.51. His form could help the Strikers post a good total against the Renegades.

Cameron Boyce: He also contributed a handy 29 runs off 22 balls in the last game, including three boundaries, displaying quick scoring capabilities with a strike rate of 131.82. His quick runs could be pivotal in helping Strikers to post good runs. 

D'Arcy Short: Short had a good all-round game against Perth. He managed 22 runs off 19 deliveries with a strike rate of 115.79. His knock helped stabilize the innings, though he couldn't convert it into a big score. Moreover, Short also bowled one over to leak nine runs.

Henry Thornton: He delivered an impactful spell last game, taking two wickets in his three overs while conceding 26 runs. Despite an economy rate of 8.67, his wickets provided crucial breakthroughs.

Today’s Match Prediction: REN vs STR Match 20

Melbourne Renegades: Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland

Adelaide Strikers: D'Arcy Short, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett

REN vs STR Match 20 Predicted Score

Predicted First Innings Score: 145-150 runs

Predicted Second Innings Score: 130-135 runs

Predicted Result: Team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.

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