STR vs REN Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Adelaide Strikers will lock horns with the Melbourne Renegades on Saturday, 17th January. The match will be held at the iconic Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. STR has lost three consecutive matches and dropped to 6th in the point table. They suffered a 6-wicket defeat in the previous game against the Melbourne Stars, managing only 83 runs, which the Stars successfully chased down.

On the other hand, REN heads into this game after losing the last match against the Perth Scorchers by 50 runs. They are holding the seventh place in the standings with three wins. Both teams are already eliminated from the play-off race, and they will aim to wrap up their league stage with a win.

STR vs REN Recent Performance:

STR vs REN Big Bash League  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: STR vs REN Match 38
• Date: 17 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 11:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

STR vs REN Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

STR vs REN Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be cool and pleasant during this match. The temperature will hover around 20.8°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 148 and 165 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Stats: 

Sydney Cricket Ground pitch is a balanced one with good help for pacers, and batting will get challenging. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

STR vs REN Probable Playing 11

Adelaide Strikers (STR) Probable 11:

Alex Carey (WK), Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Matthew Short (C), Jason Sangha, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Probable 11:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Hassan Khan, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland (C), Gurinder Sandhu, Sam Elliott, Brendan Doggett, Adam Zampa

STR vs REN- Top Picks from STR

STR vs REN- Top Picks from REN

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Matthew Short (STR) is a standout performer for REN. He has scored 250 and taken 5 wickets in this season.
• Liam Scott (STR) is an active figure in BBL; his all-around capabilities make him a valuable player for upcoming games.
• Josh Brown (REN) seems to have found his form back with the bat and would be looking to continue being in his best form.
• Gurinder Sandhu (REN) has bagged 18 wickets in eight games at an average of 15.44. He will be looking for another excellent spell.

STR vs REN Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

STR vs REN Fantasy Team Suggestion: 

STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

STR is the slight favourite to win this match. The STR has a more balanced squad, and secondly, they have been putting pressure on REN in the last 10 matches. Additionally, Liam Scott’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

STR vs REN Match 38 FAQ

Who is likely to win the STR vs REN match today?

Adelaide Strikers (STR) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Adelaide Strikers

Who are the top fantasy picks for the STR vs REN Dream11 team?

Matthew Short, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Josh Brown and Gurinder Sandhu

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 148 and 165 runs.