BBL 2025-26 Match 38: STR vs REN head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Adelaide Strikers will play a match against the Melbourne Renegades in Match 38 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval on January 17. This will be on the second-last day of the league stage, with both teams already out of the playoff race.

The Strikers are placed near the bottom of the points table and have not been very consistent throughout this season. However, they are coming into the match after a confidence-boosting win against the Sydney Sixers. Although that victory did not help their qualification chances, Adelaide will aim to finish their season on a positive note in front of their home crowd.

The Melbourne Renegades also had a disappointing campaign in BBL 2025-26. With only three wins across the season, they failed to find momentum at any stage. Like their opponents, the Renegades will treat this match as an opportunity to restore some pride and end the tournament with a win.

STR vs REN: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

Matches Played: 20
Adelaide Strikers Won: 12
Melbourne Renegades Won: 8
Tied / No Result: 0

STR vs REN: Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval usually becomes better for batting in the second innings. More than half of the BBL matches here have been won by teams chasing. The average first-innings score is around 158, and batters often enjoy scoring freely once the ball gets older. Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first.

STR vs REN: Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers (STR):

Alex Carey (wk), Jamie Overton, Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Matthew Short (c), Jason Sangha, Harry Manenti, Hasan Ali, Jerrssis Wadia, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Will Sutherland (c), Hassan Khan, Sam Elliott, Callum Stow, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Spoors