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| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pattinson | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| KW Richardson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jonathan Merlo | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sam Harper | 33 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 117.86 |
| Zahir Khan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mackenzie Harvey | 56 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 121.74 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Jake Fraser McGurk | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 |
| James Seymour | 23 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 164.29 |
| R Topley | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Will Sutherland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Siddle | 4.0 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 10.50 |
| Matthew Short | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| George Garton | 4.0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| WA Agar | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| D Worrall | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Nielsen | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jake Weatherald | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Peter Siddle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Short | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 |
| JW Wells | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Daniel Drew | 23 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 115.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Ryan Gibson | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 114.29 |
| George Garton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| WA Agar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| D Worrall | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pattinson | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| KW Richardson | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Zahir Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
| R Topley | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Will Sutherland | 2.0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.50 |
Big Bash League 2021 got off to a terrific start, laying the perfect benchmark for the matches to come. Sydney Sixers laid down a solid foundation stone as they registered the largest ever win in the history of the competition. This opening match of the competition has certainly turned some eyeballs towards this marquee domestic tournament of Australia.
Up next in the competition, Melbourne Renegades are set to take on Adelaide Strikers in what could be yet another scintillating encounter. We do expect this upcoming match to be a lot closer than the first one happened to be. The match between the two sides is to be played at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne on 5th December 2021.
Coming off a poor run in the last season, there is a lot that Melbourne Renegades will be looking to change. For starters, they have brought about a change in their leadership as Aaron Finch has stepped down from the captaincy. Even though he had not been in the form he is known for, his experience with the World Cup winning squad as a skipper could have come in handy. Having said that, Nic Maddinson is set to replace him as the skipper and he isn't a bad choice at all.
With captaincy no longer a burden to take, we might well see Aaron Finch being the monster with the bat he was once known for. He is the second-highest run scorer in the history of the competition and his role at the top is going to be crucial for the men in red. Apart from him, the Renegades have the availability of Shaun Marsh, as far as the experience with the bat is concerned. He had a good run last year and would be looking to better it this time around.
The most surprising signing, which could also prove to be a game-changing one, is that of Unmukt Chand. He may not be like a regular routine signing, but has certainly turned the heads. His experience of playing in the Indian leagues can be handy and it will be interesting to see how well he can get acquainted with the conditions down-under.
With the likes of James Pattinson and Kane Richardson available to take care of the bowling department, Melbourne Renegades have it pretty much covered. Besides, the Aussie pair have plenty of support options available in Will Sutherland, Jack Prestwidge, Mohammad Nabi, and Reece Topley as front-line bowlers. Having said that, this is a lineup that has struggled with injuries in the past and we are likely to see that again in this tournament.
Overall, Renegades' biggest area of concern will be their batting department, which even though features some of the biggest stars of the game, they have not been in the form they would have wanted to be in. Their experienced stars will have a lot of work to do for Renegades to gain back the stature their batting once had. They do bat deep and can afford to play slam, bang, and wallop brand of cricket. If the likes of Finch, Marsh, or Maddison are able to take charge, Melbourne Renegades should be well in business.
Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, James Seymour, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jonathan Merlo, Mohammad Nabi, Will Sutherland, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, Zahir Khan.
Just like the Renegades, Adelaide Strikers have won the competition only once, but they have managed to come close a lot more times. They got into the playoffs last year only to get knocked out in the Eliminator a Brisbane Heat knocked them out with a six-wicket win. Led by Travis Head, Adelaide Strikers have a good number of T20 starts available at their disposal.
The biggest challenge for the Strikers will be to play under different skippers, which indeed seems to be a big possibility. Travis Head is in the reckoning to be in the starting XI for the 1st Ashes Test and his absence could open up a massive gap to fill for the Strikers. Strikers would have hoped for Alex Carey to fill in Head's boots, but Carey too is likely to be the first starter in Tim Paine's absence.
The biggest strength of the Strikers is undoubtedly their overseas star in Rashid Khan, who has been the most successful overseas bowler ever in the history of the competition. Apart from him, George Garton is available to try his exploits after a rather unproductive season in the Indian Premier League. He would be looking to make a mark in the competition with IPL's mega-auction coming up soon.
Even without the likes of Travis Head and Alex Carey, the Strikers seem to be having a formidable unit. Their bowling unit is packed decently enough with Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, and Rashid Khan available to lead. The absence of Michael Neser, however, could prove to be decisive. With the bat, the Strikers have the services of Jake Weatherald and Matt Renshaw, who both would need to step up in the absence of Carey and Head. Besides, Strikers lack a specialist finisher and will rely heavily on Rashid Khan to do justice to that incredibly difficult role.
All in all, Adelaide Strikers would have had a fantastic squad a couple of weeks ago, but with some of their key players likely to be absent owing to different reasons, their strength has certainly taken a hit. Make no mistake, though - they are still well and truly capable of toppling any given side on their day and will be looking to do that right in their first encounter. It is going to be a difficult job, but if they can get their combination right, beating them is going to be incredibly difficult.
Jake Weatherald, Matt Short, Harry Nielsen, Jonathan Wells, Ryan Gibson, Daniel Drew, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle.
Two matches have gone by in the tournament and the honors have been equally shared by the teams batting first and the teams batting second. This is a new surface and both sides will be unsure about how the wicket is going to behave. Also, with rain likely to cause an interruption here, the Duckworth-Lewis method might come into the picture. Considering that and what the general trend is in the T20s, the captain winning the toss should be looking to field first.
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Docklands Stadium is the second ground in the city of Melbourne and it isn't as good a batting venue as MCG is. The drop-in surface here ensures that bowlers have their chances, which are enhanced further with the presence of relatively long boundaries - straight and side both. Having said that, these are early days in the tournament and the surface should have some moisture meaning that there will be a decent pace for batsmen to work with. The weather also isn't really forecasted to be in favor of the batters. It's going to be an overcast day, if not rainy, and bowlers should enjoy bowling on this surface. However, unlike other surfaces, they would want to target stumps here. Seamers are likely to be more successful here at the beginning of the competition and both sides will be wary of that. A total of anything over 165 could prove to be a hard climb for the team batting second.
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Had both had access to their full-strength sides, Adelaide Strikers would have walked in as favorites for this match, but considering all aspects, the game now rests in balance. The Renegades have plenty of experience weighing in for them whereas the Strikers have the availability of Rashid Khan and the form of Jake Weatherald. Looking at the respective combinations of the two sides, one thing is certain - it is going to be a cracker of a contest.
Considering all the factors stated above and the fact that the Renegades have the advantage of playing at their home turf, they do appear to be slight favorites. Besides, their win has excellent odds on offer, which makes it a really lucrative option to bet on a Renegades' win. For all those reasons, we will be placing our money on a Renegades' win and so should you.
This has not been a high-scoring venue in recent times and we don't expect that to change. Also, there will be an air of uncertainty regarding the surface and both sides are likely to be circumspect, at least at the beginning. Given that, a bet on match total to be less than 330.5 seems to be a pretty lucrative option here in this match.
Wes Agar has been the stand-out bowler for the Strikers in recent years and with Michael Neser likely to be absent, he will have a big role to play. He is someone who can bowl at the death and in the powerplay and thrives under pressure. Bet on him to be the top bowler of the day for the Strikers.
Rashid Khan has been a terrific resource for the Strikers over the years and numbers show that. He will once again be difficult to take on and, therefore, we expect Renegades to play him out. They are unlikely to take any undue risks against Khan as one might bring two. For that reason, betting on Khan to pick up less than a couple of wickets seems to be a counter-intuitive, but a very good option. Certainly a good one for those willing to take some risk.
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