Head-To-Head Stats
The head-to-head stats indicate that in the 14 matches that both teams have matched up against each other in the Big Bash League, the Adelaide Strikers have won 9 matches whereas the Melbourne Renegades have won 5 matches. In terms of the batting averages per match that these sides tend to score, the
Another interesting stat that one must know is that the Adelaide Strikers rely predominantly on their explosive batting lineup to score runs and thus put pressure on the opposition. The Adelaide Strikers have won 9 matches when they bat first and average an impressive 171.3 runs per match. The Melbourne Renegades have only managed to win 3 matches in this fixture when put into bat first in this matchup. Thus, the toss will play a critical role in deciding the outcome of the match.
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In their previous encounter in the Big Bash League, it was the Melbourne Renegades who got the better of the Adelaide Strikers when they chased down 177 runs with just the last ball to spare. Thus, one can expect another high-scoring encounter between these two teams.
Jake Weatherald (277 runs), Travis Head (243 runs) and Jonathan Wells (170 runs) of the Adelaide Strikers will be all more than eager to put in a good performance in the team’s opening encounter. Kane Richardson (16 wickets) and Rashid Khan (13 wickets) from the Adelaide Strikers top the charts in terms of wickets taken in this matchup and negotiating with such quality bowlers will be a challenging proposition for the batting lineup of the Renegades.