BBL 2023-24 | REN vs STR, Match 18 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lqphx0y9Cameron Boyce will be an important player for the Strikers (Source: x.com)

Melbourne Renegades (REN) & Adelaide Strikers will be against each other in the 18th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST on 28th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Melbourne Renegades are at the bottom of the points table with 4 defeats in 5 games with 1 match being abandoned. They are yet to win a game this season and it's high time that they start winning. Their players have failed to perform as a team and they will be itching to get their first in this game. 

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Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, are in the 5th position with 1 win, 1 loss & 1 abandoned game after 3 matches. They lost their last game by 1 run against the Sydney Sixers. Their batters are in good form and the bowlers have also done a good job until now. The Strikers will be eyeing a comeback in this game after last game's defeat. 


Pitch Report

There will be something for everyone at the Docklands pitch for this game. The new ball bowlers get good movement early in the game at this venue with the spinners coming into play in the middle overs. It will get better for batting as the game progresses. There will be some help for the spinners in the second innings. 

Death bowlers and bowlers who use slower deliveries and cutters will be very effective at this venue. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first will be a decent option as well. The average first innings score here is 158 runs and teams batting first have won 51% of the matches at the Docklands Stadium.

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Bowlers who will bowl with the new ball and then in the death overs in the first innings will be good C/VC options. 
  • You can take the risk of dropping one of the openers of team batting first. 
  • Spinners from both innigns will be crucial. 
  • Teams bowling first can exploit the conditions to the fullest at the Marvel Stadium. 


REN vs STR, Match 18: Differential Picks

Cameron Boyce (STR)

  • Cameron Boyce will be the lead spinner for the Strikers and he is expected to get some purchase off the pitch. 
  • He will bowl his full quota and can pick up a few wickets in this game. 
  • Boyce will be a good differential pick for this game. 

Henry Thornton (STR)

  • Henry Thornton is named in the squad for this game and will be an excellent differential pick if he plays. 
  • He will bowl in the power play, maybe an over in the surge and then in the death overs. 
  • Thornton will be a top pick while bowling first. 

Mujeeb ur Rahman (REN)

  • Mujeeb will bowl with the new ball and he has bowled well in the last couple of games. 
  • He can trouble D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn and Jake Weatherald in this game, especially while bowling first. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Adam Hose
  • Wes Agar (If plays, Bowling First) 
  • Jonathan Wells


REN vs STR, Match 18: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • There was good help for the pacers initially with the new ball in the last game at this venue. Dropping Quinton de Kock can be worth the risk if Renegades bat first. 
  • Cameron Boyce will be a good differential pick. 
  • Jamie Overton will contribute with both bat and ball, try him as C/VC in big leagues. 
  • Pick Jonathan Wells in big leagues

If Adelaide Strikers Bat First

  • Dropping D'Arcy Short can be worth the risk. 
  • De Kock will be a must-pick while chasing. 
  • Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa will be good C/VC picks for Mini GLs/GLs.