BBL 23-24 Prediction: Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers 12/29

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers upcoming match in the KFC Big Bash League 2023-24 will be played at the Marvel Stadium on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 7:15 pm.

Renegades might have the home advantage but they have to win the match to stay in the hunt for the playoffs of this year's Big Bash Season. Currently, at 7th position on BBL Points Table 2024, Renegades will find it difficult to beat Strikers who are in 4th position in BBL Points Table 2024.

This blog will discuss the previous head-to-head record of Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, statistical analysis of both teams via their performance in recent matches, team preparation for the upcoming season, and our Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction regarding the winner of this match.

KFC Big Bash League Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Comparison

Here is an overall past Head-to-head record of the Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers teams. Let us review the different stats that make the upcoming BBL match between these two teams interesting.

Adelaide Strikers	Team	Melbourne Renegades
18	Matches	18
11	Win	7
202	Highest score	182
107	Lowest Score	102
Jake Weatherald (306)	Most Runs	Sam Harper (224)
Kane Richardson(23)	Most Wickets	Peter Siddle (15)

Now, we will go through the scorecards and statistics of the previous five encounters between these two teams.

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
Jan 24, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 4/143 (18.2)	Adelaide Strikers 7/142 (20)	Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne Renegades
Jan 10, 2023	Adelaide Strikers 4/202 (20)	Melbourne Renegades 6/182 (20)	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Adelaide Strikers
Dec 9, 2021	Adelaide Strikers 149 (19)	Melbourne Renegades 100 (18.4)	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Adelaide Strikers
Dec 7, 2021	Melbourne Renegades 9/153 (20)	Adelaide Strikers 8/151 (20)	Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne Renegades
Jan 8, 2021	Adelaide Strikers 7/177 (20)	Melbourne Renegades 4/178 (19.5)	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Melbourne Renegades

Strikers have a clear victory in their head-to-head record against Melbourne Renegades. Similarly, considering the recent performances of both teams, the Strikers are in a good position in BBL Points Table 2024 and playing excellent cricket while the Renegades are desperately looking for a win as they haven't won any BBL match in the ongoing KFC Big Bash League 2023-24.

So, it's Striker who will win in our Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers prediction

Previous Performances of Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers Teams:

Here are detailed statistics of both teams in their last 5 BBL matches that give an overview of how both teams are approaching this contest between them and who has the edge over the other opponent in their next match on December 29.

Melbourne Renegades' Last 5 BBL Matches:

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
23 Dec, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 5/183(20)	Hobart Hurricanes 4/187(19)	Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia	Hobart Hurricanes
29 Jan, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 8/162 (20)	Brisbane Heat 4/163 (18.1)	Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia	Brisbane Heat
10 Dec, 2023	Melbourne Renegades	Perth Scorchers 2/30 (6.5)	Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia	Match Abonded due to a damp pitch
8 Dec, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 7/167 (20)	Sydney Sixers 6/175 (20)	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia	Sydney Sixers
29 Jan, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 5/162 (20)	Brisbane Heat 3/164 (18.5)	Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia	Brisbane Heat

Adelaide Strikers’ Last 5 BBL Matches:

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
22 Dec, 2023	Sydney Sixers 7/155 (20)	Adelaide Strikers 6/154 (20)	Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney, Australia	Sydney Sixers
19 Dec, 2023	Sydney Thunder 7/200 (20)	Adelaide Strikers 4/205 (19.4)	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Adelaide Strikers
9 Dec, 2023	Adelaide Strikers	Brisbane Heat	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Match Abandoned
24 Jan, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 4/143 (18.2)	Adelaide Strikers 7/142 (20)	Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne Renegades
20 Jan 2023	Adelaide Strikers 92 (17)	Perth Scorchers 3/94 (11.1)	Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia	Perth Scorchers

Teams Analysis Before the Match:

Let's quickly review the preparation of both teams before their much-awaited contest on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Adelaide Strikers:

Adelaide Strikers have been quite unlucky in their last match losing to Sydney Sixers by 1 run. One of their matches against the Brisbane Heat was washed out by rain.

However, they chased down the target of 201 against Thunder in the KFC Big Bash League 2023-24. So, Striker would face Melbourne Renegades in their upcoming match to strengthen their position in BBL Points Table 2024.

This team has a serious batting lineup with the likes of D’arcy Short, and Matt Short, and soon they will have the services of Alex Carey and Travis Head. Similarly, the bowling unit of Strikers is also talented and can bamboozle any side of the Big Bash League 2023-24 on their day. Therefore, this team is prepared well for any challenge coming their way.

Melbourne Renegades:

The Melbourne Renegades have had a tough time in the KFC Big Bash League 2023-24, not securing a win in any of their four matches. They currently hold the 7th position in the BBL Points Table 2024 with just 1 point, earned from a match that was abandoned.

The team management is likely to devise new strategies, and the coaching staff will surely analyze the team's recent performances, considering adjustments.

With the risk of elimination looming in Big Bash League season 13, they are gearing up for a crucial match against the Scorchers. Their goal is to secure a vital win and stay in the competition.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers prediction of the Upcoming BBL Match:

Adelaide Strikers are in good form and playing exceptionally well in this year's KFC Big Bash League 2023-24. While Renegades might show some resistance it could be a decisive match in their journey to playoffs. Strikers are favorites to win the BBL match according to our Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers prediction on Friday, 29 December 2023.

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