The 29th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Renegades have been in poor form since this whole BBL, they would want to show some intent in this game and try to climb the points table for Playoffs.
Melbourne Renegades Team Updates:
The Renegades d, are really struggling in the kfc bbl 2020.
They are stuck at the bottom of the points table having won only a solitary match in seven outings.
The Aaron Finch-led side has earned only five points so far and will have to up the ante to have any chance to make it to the playoffs.
Sam Harper and Aaron Finch will probably open the inning for the REN team.
MacKenzie Harvey, Beau Webster, Jake Fraser McGurk will form the middle order.
Mohammad Nabi will be handy in the lower order along with his spin bowling.
Aaron Finch will lead the REN team as a Captain. He is also good Batsman.
Sam Harper will do the wicket keeping for REN team.
Noor Ahmed will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
J Prestiwidge, K Richardson and Josh Lalor will lead the pace attack of the team.
Adelaide Strikers Team Updates:
The Strikers are currently at the fifth place having won three matches out of seven they have played so far.
They have also won a few Bash Boost points and have 13 points to their name.
The Strikers have won and lost a game each at home this season and will be keen to improve their record.
M Renshaw and Philip Salt will probably open the inning for the STR team. Both are well known inning openers.
Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald will form the middle order.
Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan will form the lower order.
Alex Carey will lead the STR team as a Captain. He will also do wicket keeping for his team.
Danny Briggs will lead the spin attack of the team.
Wes Agar, D Worral and Peter Siddle will take care of the pace attack for his team.
Head to Head:
Melbourne Renegades:1 Won Adelaide Strikers: 2Won
Top Picks
Alex Carey is the highest run-getter for the Adelaide Strikers. He has amassed 192 runs at a strike-rate of 120.75 and an average of 38.40.
Jake Weatherald has been a bit inconsistent, but he has scored 155 runs in seven matches at a strike-rate of 121.09 and an average of 31.
Rashid Khan is the highest wicket-taker for the Strikers with 11 wickets to his name and he has been the most economical bowler for them as well.
Kane Richardson has been the highest wicket-taker for Renegades with nine wickets to his name.
Aron Finch has been out of form in this whole BBL, but he is a big player and can score big runs anytime.
Fantasy Tips
In wicket keeping, Sam Harper will be best choice.
Top order batsman may play major role on this pitch.
Captain Options: Rashid Khan, Alex Carey
Vice-Captain Options: Aaron Finch, Mohammad Nabi
Must pick death over bowlers: Wes Agar, K Richardson, Peter Siddle
Squads
REN Squad :
Aaron Finch(C), Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper(WK), Mohammad Nabi, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Noor Ahmad, Shaun Marsh, Zak Evans, Rilee Rossouw, Peter Hatzoglou, James Pattinson, Marcus Harris, Jon Holland, Mitchell Perry, Cameron Boyce, Will Sutherland, Brody Couch
STR Squad :
Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(WK)(C), Jonathan Wells, Ryan Gibson, Jake Weatherald, Rashid-Khan, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Harry Conway, Travis Head, Liam Scott, Cameron Valente, Harry Nielsen(WK), Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Liam OConnor, Matthew Short, Daniel Worrall