The 38th BBL 2025 match between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Saturday. The Melbourne Renegades lost their third straight game of the season, as another disappointing performance pushed them further down the table. They have been eliminated from the playoff race.

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers have continued their poor run of form this season, losing their third consecutive match and being eliminated from the playoff race this year. The Strikers were bowled out for just 83 runs, which is one of their lowest totals of the season, after batting first. 

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STR vs REN Match Details

• Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, 38th Match 

• Date: 17th January 2026

• Time: 11.30 AM IST

• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

STR vs REN Weather Report

STR vs REN Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval is suited to batters and is a high-scoring venue. The ball is well-hit, and the short square boundaries add to the advantage.

Top Batters to Watch – STR vs REN

• Josh Brown (REN): 305 runs in this tournament 

• Liam Scott (STR): 292 runs in this tournament 

• Tim Seifert (REN): 285 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – STR vs REN

• Gurinder Sandhu (REN): 18 wickets in this tournament 

• Lloyd Pope (STR): 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Jamie Overton (STR): 12 wickets in this tournament 

STR vs REN Recent Form

STR vs REN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If REN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: STR to win

Scenario 2: If STR bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 185–190

• Match Result: STR to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

STR vs REN Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers 

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

Melbourne Renegades 

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

STR vs REN Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Adelaide Strikers are the favourites to win this BBL match. Alex Carey, Matthew Short and Lloyd Pope are expected to be the key performers.

STR vs REN Match FAQs

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.

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.

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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