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REN vs STR, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 18th match (Source: x.com)
Melbourne Renegades (REN) will lock horns in the 17th match with Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the Big Bash League 2023-24 tournament. The match is all set to take place on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia at 1:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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Melbourne Renegades (REN) are now at the bottom of the standings after losing every game. Both the batting and Bowling department have been disappointing so far in this contest. They have played 5 games so far and they have lost four out of it and one match was abandoned. Currently they have 1 point and net run rate of -0.640.
On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers (STR), who have won one of their last three matches, are presently occupying the fourth spot. They have lost their last match by a close margin of 1 run against Sydney Sixers. They have played three matches so far and they won one, lost one and one game was abandoned. Currently they have 3 points and net run rate of +0.175.
REN vs STR, Team Form Guide
Melbourne Renegades: L-L-L-NR-L
Adelaide Strikers: L-NR-W
REN vs STR, Match 18: Pitch Report
The pitch of Marvel Stadium is balanced where both the batsman and the bowler get good help, that is, both big and small scores can be seen on this ground. Most of the scores in Marvel Stadium are around or above 150. On this pitch the average score of the first innings is 160 runs and the average score of the second innings is 144 runs.
REN vs STR, Match 18: Top Player Picks
Will Sutherland (REN)
- Will Sutherland is currently the joint highest wicket-taker for the Renegades in this tournament with 6 wickets in 5 games.
- He also have ability to bat well, he made a fifty in the first match of this contest.
Tom Rogers (REN)
- Tom Rogers all-round ability makes him a important player for his team.
- So far he also picked 6 wickets and scored 34 runs in 5 games.
Matthew Short (STR)
- The Stirkers' skipper has been brilliant in every department so far in this tournament.
- He made two fifties and picked up 3 wickets in two matches.
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton showcased brilliant all-round performance in the last match where he scored 31 runs and picked 3 wickets.
REN vs STR, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Will Sutherland | 75 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches | 62.4 |
| Tom Rogers | 34 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches | 49 |
| Matthew Short | 137 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches | 143 |
| Jamie Overton | 31 runs and 5 wickets in 2 matches | 102 |
REN vs STR, Match 18: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Melbourne Renegades Bat First | Will Sutherland | Matthew Short |
| If Adelaide Strikers Bat First | Matthew Short | Jamie Overton |
REN vs STR, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, STR is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-4-2.
REN vs STR, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock
Batters: Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Adam Hose
All-rounders: D'arcy Short, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa
Captain: Matthew Short
Vice-captain: Jamie Overton
Melbourne Renegades: 6 Players; Adelaide Strikers: 5 Players
REN vs STR, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock
Batters: Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: D'arcy Short, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Tom Rogers, David Payne
Captain: Matthew Short
Vice-captain: Will Sutherland
Melbourne Renegades: 6 Players; Adelaide Strikers: 5 Players
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