The Women’s Big Bash League 2025, is moving ahead with its Match No. 12, where Adelaide Strikers Women are scheduled to play against Perth Scorchers Women on Sunday, November 16, at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both teams will look to strengthen their position as the tournament steps into its next phase.

The Adelaide Strikers Women are currently fourth in the points table. They have one win from two completed games, and a further match had no result due to rain. The Strikers have been in good early form and will be looking to carry on that momentum on Sunday with another win.

The Perth Scorchers Women are positioned sixth with one win from three matches. Two losses have been part of the journey so far for the Scorchers, and they will look to bounce back. Improvement in rhythm, getting back to winning ways, and collecting important points will be what the Scorchers aim for to rise up the order.

AS-W vs PS-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 22
• Adelaide Strikers Women Won: 14
• Perth Scorchers Women Won: 6
• Tied: 1
• No Result: 1

AS-W vs PS-W: Pitch Report

The Junction Oval pitch is very good for batting, especially for teams with a chase.. Batters that spend time at the crease will score freely due the surface playing consistent and offering value for shots. Fast bowlers won’t get very much help and the spinners might see some help in the first few overs. Captains might elect to bowl first with the good chasing conditions.

See Also: WBBL 2025 Match 13: MS-W vs MR-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

AS-W vs PS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):

Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (C), Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W):

Beth Mooney (WK), Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Sophie Devine (C), Paige Scholfield, Freya Kemp, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar, Ebony Hoskin.

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 goes ahead with Match No. 9, where Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) will play against Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) on Friday, November 14 at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. This will be the second match of the day. Both teams recently played each other in the T20 Spring Challenge in October, so they know each other well.

The Adelaide Strikers Women did not get a full game in their first match of the season because rain stopped play. Their game against the Melbourne Stars Women ended without a result. Before the rain came in, Amanda-Jade Wellington bowled very well for the Strikers, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs in her 4 overs. However, the Strikers had given away 184 runs in 20 overs and could not start their chase properly.

The Melbourne Renegades women have started their season strongly. They won both of their matches by successfully chasing the targets set by Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women. With two wins, they are currently at the top of the points table and will want to continue their winning momentum in this match as well.

AS-W vs MR-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Adelaide Strikers Women Won: 9
  
• Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 12
  
• No Result: 1
  
• Tied: 1

AS-W vs MR-W: Pitch Report

The Karen Rolton Oval has hosted 31 WBBL matches since 2018. The pitch gives a fair chance to both batters and bowlers. Batters can score runs if they play carefully, and bowlers also get some help, especially spinners as the match goes on. Teams that win the toss usually choose to bat first here because batting first has often worked well at this ground. The same is expected in this match.

See Also: WBBL 2025 Match 8: PS-W vs MS-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

AS-W vs MR-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):
Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (C), Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):
Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham (C), Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth.

The overseas player draft for the 2025-26 seasons of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and Big Bash League (BBL) will be held on Thursday, June 19, ushering in a fresh season of top-class cricket in Australia. The WBBL draft starts at 4 PM AEST and is followed without a gap by the BBL draft. These drafts enable every one of the eight clubs in each of the competitions to choose from a large number of international players to complete their rosters.

How the Draft Operates

The draft is a formal four-round format.

• Round 1: Platinum players only
• Round 2: Platinum and Gold
• Round 3: Gold and Silver (in reverse order)
• Round 4: Silver and Bronze

Every team needs to pick at least two overseas players except for their pre-signed players. Clubs can miss only one round. Every team has already pre-signed one overseas player prior to the draft, and players have to be assigned to a round according to how much they are earning on their contracts. Clubs can also pick a fourth overseas player as a substitute.

Draft Order

Draft order was determined through a weighted lottery based on the standings of the prior season.

• WBBL Round 1 Order: 1. Sydney Sixers, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Stars, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Thunder, 7. Melbourne Renegades, 8. Brisbane Heat.
• BBL Round 1 Order: 1. Brisbane Heat, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Renegades, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Sixers, 7. Melbourne Stars, 8. Sydney Thunder.

There was a trade in the BBL draft, with the Thunder and Scorchers exchanging picks in the second and third rounds.

Pre-signed Players (Prior to Draft)

• Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Jamie Overton
• Brisbane Heat: Nadine de Klerk, Colin Munro
• Hobart Hurricanes: TBC, Chris Jordan
• Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews, Tim Seifert
• Melbourne Stars: Marizanne Kapp, Tom Curran
• Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Finn Allen
• Sydney Sixers: Amelia Kerr, Babar Azam
• Sydney Thunder: Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Billings

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Notable Overseas Nominees

More than 600 overseas players have thrown their names into the pool for the upcoming WBBL and BBL drafts, which promises to be a great mix of talent from around the globe. The BBL has some exciting names included in the nominations, including Pakistani superstars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan. England's T20 hitters include Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Alex Hales. All of these big names are among the nominations for the BBL, along with New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson, who has declared himself available for three matches. Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman and West Indies speed demon Shamar Joseph round out the marquee BBL names.

For the WBBL, we have some Indian stars with award-winning resumes. Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia have all made nominations to the process. West Indies' Deandra Dottin and Pakistan's Fatima Sana also add some firepower to the draft. England has featured great players like Sophie Ecclestone, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt, and Alice Capsey, while South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and Chloe Tryon help improve the quality of nominations.

Player Salaries

WBBL:

• Platinum: $110,000
• Gold: $90,000
• Silver: $65,000
• Bronze: up to $40,000

BBL:

• Platinum: $360,000-$420,000
• Gold: $300,000
• Silver: $200,000
• Bronze: up to $100,000

Retention and Replacement Rules

Each club can have a single retention pick, typically for players who played or signed for the team the season before. Replacement players will need to be selected from the draft pool unless sanctioned under exceptional circumstances.

Season Timeline and Scheduling Conflicts

• WBBL: Late October to early December
• BBL: Mid-December to late January

The BBL would face schedule conflicts with other competing leagues such as ILT20 (Dec 2 - Jan 4) and SA20 (Dec 26 - Jan 26). Yet, Cricket Australia still has hope that international stars could be free for the second part of the season and playoffs.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers, and wicket takers after WAS vs LAS Match 8

Although there were initial worries about the clash of T20 leagues causing overseas players to miss the BBL, Dobson was feeling positive about this season having better outcomes than in earlier years. He highlighted the fact that instead of a mass exodus at the later stages of the BBL, it's possible that some of the players playing in the ILT20 would be available for the back end of the tournament and finals. He added that this coincided with Australia’s Test stars’ availability, as no international matches are scheduled in January after the Ashes series.

"I think so," Dobson told ESPNcricinfo. "We probably pay more attention to our teams and players and who wants to come and play in the Big Bash. And we're hearing from players that they still love coming to the BBL. It's a bucket list for many of them. We're always looking at windows and player availability, but ultimately, I think our job is to make sure our comp is as appealing as it can be."

The 2025 drafts promise high drama and strategic decisions as clubs shape their overseas core. With global superstars up for grabs and new scheduling dynamics in play, this draft season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

Cricket Victoria is going to host the Melbourne Invitational T10 tournament which is going to take place from April 7 to April 17, 2025. This tournament will provide top talent from Australia who are in search of opportunities for their cricket career and to adopt the fast pace of recent cricket ethics which is to be piled up in the tournament. The motto of this tournament is to engrave how the players adapt to the shorter format of the game, from the longer version. 
T20 has been the shortest format of the game till now which was introduced around 2006, when it was tested internationally too, ICC introduced the T20 World Cup edition in 2007 which was played in South Africa and it was clinched by India beating their arch-rival Pakistan. Now T10 tournaments are emerging as a source of new entertainment for the fans which is been highly welcomed too. 

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T10 Game Gaining Its Recognition
T10 tournaments have gained a wide range of recognition, some are welcoming it and some are against it which is always been the case. The tournament is popularised for its explosive batting, expressive bowling and most of all the decision making which exhibits the most exciting version of the sport too. The game is poised 90 minutes of time frame where the players have to give their best way possible to win the game, which will engage the audience with the non-stop thrilling cricketing action never before. 
Melbourne T10 has partnered with with Dream 11 to visualise the cricket matches on their website it will provide an opportunity for young local talent to showcase their skills in the shorter format of the game. The participating teams will feature BBL Academy sides from the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Sydney Sixers.

 Cricket Victoria CEO, Nick Cummins, has expressed his excitement for the tournament stating "It's a fantastic opportunity to provide important match experience to players right through to the end of the season. I’d like to thank Cricket NSW and SACA for their commitment to travel to Melbourne. We are pleased to be able to have the flexibility to host a tournament like this at CitiPower Centre late in the season. 
The tournament will be played from April 7 – 17 April and broadcast live in India by Dream 11 and on Kayo Sports in Australia. 

Fixtures And Venues For The Tournament
The tournament venue and fixtures are uploaded on the CricketVictoria Website where you can find the details of matches and ticket-releasing dates for the tournament. The T10 tournament has already made a great impact T10 European League and Abu Dhabi T10 League and it is expected that it will continue its magic in Australia too. 

AS vs PS Match Preview

There is very little chance that either of these teams will make the top four. With 6 points from each of the nine games, their maximum score is 8 points. Other teams, such as BH and MR, are ahead and have a better chance of finishing in fourth place. Nonetheless, this is a must-win game for both teams, as they face off for another time this season. The last time they met, the Perth Scorchers limited the Stirkers to 142 runs before chasing down the target with 7 wickets in hand. Scorchers have struggled with their bats since then. They lost two successive home games immediately following their victory over Adelaide. The majority of their main batters are inconsistent.

AS vs PS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – 39th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Perth Stadium, Burswood

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 02:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs PS Venue Stats

AS vs PS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs PS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs PS Last Five Matches

AS vs PS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Kane Williamson Joins Karachi Kings in Supplementary Round, Reunites with David Warner

AS vs PS Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey (wk), Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs PS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Cooper Connolly –  Cooper Connolly, who played his first match of the season on Saturday, played a knock of 33 runs and looks in form.
• Lance Morris – Lance Morris bowled a brilliant spell in the last match to pick up 3 wickets.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short is one of the most consistent batsmen in the Strikers team. He has scored 50+ runs in each of his last two innings.
• Jamie Overton –  Jamie Overton is also quite handy with the bat and can score some quick runs at number 6 for the Strikers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, D Arcy Short, Alex Ross, Matthew Short(C), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Henry Thornton, Jason Behrendorff(VC), Lance Morris, Lloyd Pope

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Ashton Turner, D Arcy Short(VC), Ollie Pope, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly(C), Ashton Agar, Henry Thornton, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Lloyd Pope

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly

Vice-captain – Jason Behrendorff, D Arcy Short

Wicketkeeper – Finn Allen

AS vs PS Probable Winners:

Although PS is playing at home, we don't see much of a home advantage working in their favor. The visitors are in better shape with the bat and are going to have a slight advantage. However, the Perth Scorchers' bowlers appear to be threatening and could pose a tough challenge to the Strikers, resulting in a close contest between the two teams. Adelaide Strikers, because of their batting depth, will be given the advantage in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.

AS vs SS Match Preview

Adelaide Strikers will face the Sydney Sixers in their final home game of the season. With only two games remaining during their league stage campaign, the Strikers have to win both to have a chance of making the playoffs. The Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, will compete for the top spot. They appeared to have suddenly lost their way after two consecutive losses, but their most recent victory has put them back on track to win. The Sixers desperately required that comeback with the bat. They will face an in-form Adelaide batting lineup, which recently scored 251 on this spot. Steven Smith's 121 off 64 balls was the highlight of the Sixers' recent victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

AS vs SS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers – 35th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 15th January 2025 at 02:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs SS Venue Stats

AS vs SS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs SS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs SS Last Five Matches

AS vs SS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Kane Williamson Joins Karachi Kings in Supplementary Round, Reunites with David Warner

AS vs SS Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope, Alex Carey (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs SS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Steve Smith –  Steve Smith, who played his first match of the season on Saturday, played a blazing knock of 121 runs and looks in excellent form.
• Sean Abbott – Sean Abbott bowled a brilliant spell in the last match to pick up 4 wickets.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short is one of the most consistent batsmen in the Strikers team. He has scored 50+ runs in each of his last two innings.
• Jamie Overton –  Overton has done well with the ball though, picking up 9 wickets.

AS vs SS Probable Winners:

Though the Adelaide Strikers won the last time they played here and it is their home ground, we believe they will not have a significant advantage in this match. Their bowlers are unreliable, and the opposition has a strong batting order with several big hitters. The Sixers still have some batting issues to work out, but they will have a slight advantage in our match prediction and will start as favorites to win. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

AS vs BH Match Preview

We've reached the most critical point in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The standings table is taking shape, and the Adelaide Strikers will be fighting for their survival when they face the Brisbane Heat in the 31st game. The Strikers lost their most recent game to the Hobart Hurricanes and are currently struggling for form. The Brisbane Heat won their last game against the Sydney Thunder, and they will be confident. The Adelaide Strikers endured a disappointing season, losing five out of seven games. The captain is injured, which does not help their cause. The Brisbane Heat have won the last three of four games against the Strikers, which boosts their confidence.

AS vs BH Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat – 31th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 11th January 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs BH Venue Stats

AS vs BH Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs BH Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs BH Last Five Matches

AS vs BH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AS vs BH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Alex Ross (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs BH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Max Bryant –  Max Bryant scored 72 off 35 falls with a stunning strike rate of 205.
• Spencer Johnson – Spencer Johnson will look to do well in the supporting role as the team lacks depth in bowling.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Chris Lynn – Chris Lynn is the key player in the top order, and he must deliver a positive start after scoring 49 runs off 27 balls in the last game.
• Cameron Boyce –  Cameron Boyce has picked 2 wickets giving 23 runs in his entire 4 overs with an economy of less than 6.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs BH Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Jamie Overton(C), Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser(VC), Henry Thornton, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Lloyd Pope

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs BH Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn(VC), Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant(C), Jamie Overton, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Henry Thornton, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Lloyd Pope

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jamie Overton, Max Bryant

Vice-captain – Michael Neser, Chris Lynn

Wicketkeeper – Ollie Pope

AS vs BH Probable Winners:

The Adelaide Strikers cannot afford to lose this game, and they will be under a lot of pressure going into it. Their striking lineup has struggled, but the team expects a strong performance from the top order. The Brisbane Heat have a good record with the Strikers and an excellent batting lineup, which gives them an advantage. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.

AS vs HH Match Preview

Ahead of Saturday's match, their are only two points separating Perth Scorchers in third spot and Adelaide Strikers in seventh, so while Hobart Hurricanes have a three-point advantage in the table, the roles could easily be reversed quickly! The Hobart Hurricanes have an advantage at home in this game at the Bellerive Oval, but they are the only team to have won a game at home since the beginning of 2025, with the other three won by visitors and one ending in a no-result. The no-result meant that table tops Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat did not even get to the toss in Coffs Harbour, but it has caused the table to close even more, as the Sixers have now lost their last two games.

AS vs HH Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – 24th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Date & Time: 05th January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs HH Venue Stats

AS vs HH Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 190 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs HH Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs HH Last Five Matches

AS vs HH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Virat Kohli fined with a demerit point for Boxing Day incident with Aussie Test debutant

AS vs HH Probable Playing XIs:

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, James Bazley, Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs HH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

• Mitchell Owen – Mitchell Owen continued his brilliant form in the last match as he scored 33 off 17 balls against Sydney Sixers.
• Billy Stanlake – Billy Stanlake also stood out with the ball (2/22) and he will be relishing the opportunity to bowl again at the Bellerive Oval.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• D'Arcy Short – D Arcy Short had a solid game once again as he scored 27 off 20 balls against Melbourne Renegades.
• Henry Thornton –  Henry Thornton had an excellent game in the last outing as he bagged three wickets against Melbourne Renegades.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs HH Dream11 Team:

Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, James Bazley, Jamie Overton(C), Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Henry Thornton(VC), Lloyd Pope

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs HH Dream11 Team:

Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen, Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short(VC), James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan(C), Riley Meredith, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan

Vice-captain – Henry Thornton, D'Arcy Short

Wicketkeeper – Ben McDermott

AS vs HH Probable Winners:

On paper at least, despite incurring a defeat in the previous outing, Renegades appear to be a more solid team comprised of skilled players who knows how to deal with the stress of performing in big matches, compared to Adelaide Strikers. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.

AS vs MR Match Preview

The Melbourne Renegades will face the Adelaide Strikers in match 20 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 on Thursday at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium. Renegades will enter the match against the Strikers as slight favorites, having won two of the competition's four matches. The team management will be hoping for a clinical performance in this home game. Renegades' previous match against Sydney Thunder ended in a narrow defeat. Adelaide Strikers will go up against the Renegades as underdogs. The strikers suffered a comprehensive defeat to the Perth Scorchers in their previous outing.

AS vs MR Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades – 20th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Docklands

Date & Time: 02nd January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs MR Venue Stats

AS vs MR Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 190 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs MR Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs MR Last Five Matches

AS vs MR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Virat Kohli fined with a demerit point for Boxing Day incident with Aussie Test debutant

AS vs MR Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, Jake Weatherald , D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs MR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Laurie Evans – Laurie Evans played well for Renegades and finished the innings with the top-score of 40 runs off 26 balls with the help of four sixes.
• Josh Brown – Josh Brown has scored 22, 8, 39, and 37 runs in his four matches this season. He has been an exceptionally consistent batter in the middle of the Scorchers' lineup.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• D'Arcy Short – D’Arcy Short is in decent form this season and accumulated 124 runs at a strike rate of 144.18.
• Lloyd Pope –  Lloyd Pope is leading the charts with 7 wickets at an outstanding average of 21.00.

AS vs MR Probable Winners:

On paper at least, despite incurring a defeat in the previous outing, Renegades appear to be a more solid team comprised of skilled players who knows how to deal with the stress of performing in big matches, compared to Adelaide Strikers. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.

AS vs PS Match Preview

In the 17th BBL 2024-25 match, the Adelaide Strikers will host the Perth Scorchers on Friday evening at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers are currently fifth, with two points from three games. The Scorchers additionally have two points, albeit from only two games. However, the Strikers have beaten the Hurricanes in recent games, which may give them an advantage in this matchup. 

AS vs PS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – 17th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 31th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs PS Venue Stats

AS vs PS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 190 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs PS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs PS Last Five Matches

AS vs PS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Virat Kohli fined with a demerit point for Boxing Day incident with Aussie Test debutant

AS vs PS Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

Topmost Picks for AS vs PS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Cooper Connolly – The young left-hander has scored 37, 66, 14, and 64 runs in the 4 matches he has played this season, with over 20 runs in three of them.
• Ashton Turner – Turner has scored 22, 8, 39, and 37 runs in his four matches this season. He has been an exceptionally consistent batter in the middle of the Scorchers' lineup.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• D'Arcy Short – D'Arcy Short averages 1.33 sixes per game this BBL season, and he hit two sixes each in two of the three matches played..
• Matthew Short –  After a series of low scores, he recovered to form with a blistering half-century in his last appearance at the Adelaide Oval, and he scored 52 runs against the Hurricanes.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short(C), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff(VC), Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs PS Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Jamie Overton(C), Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly(VC), Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Jamie Overton

Vice-captain – Cooper Connolly, Jason Behrendorff

Wicketkeeper – Ollie Pope

AS vs PS Probable Winners:

This should be an excellent New Year's Eve match between two strong teams! Adelaide Strikers have home advantage, but the Perth Scorchers have players in better form. We predict a close, high-scoring game, with the Perth Scorchers coming out on top. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.