Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers taking place? Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers will take place on Tuesday 7th December, 2021 at 08:15 (UK)
Where is Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers taking place? Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikerswill take place at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne
What is the expected weather for Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers? 13-14c dry, but cloudy with a moderate breeze
Where can I get tickets for Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers? Click here for the latest ticket information for Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers
What TV channel is Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers on in the UK? Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MELBOURNE RENEGADES
- After finishing rock bottom of the table in last season’s BBL, the only way is up for Melbourne Renegades, who contain the likes of Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and England left-arm bowler Reece Topley as overseas players.
- The Renegades are significantly weakened within their batting department heading into this match, with Marcus Harris in the Australian Ashes squad, Nic Maddinson away with Australia A, Shaun Marsh injury and Aaron Finch also a doubt with a knee problem.
ADELAIDE STRIKERS
- Adelaide Strikers, like the Renegades have plenty of batting worries ahead of this encounter, having lost Alex Carey, Travis Head and Matt Renshaw to international duty, so plenty likely rests on the shoulders of Jake Weatherald at the top of the order
- However, in Rashid Khan, the Strikers boast arguably the strongest overseas bowling in the competition and Rashid’s spin will be supported well by the quicker bowling of Wes Agar and Peter Siddle.
THE PREDICTION
It’s difficult to see Melbourne Renegades making a huge improvement on last season when considering the absences of key players that they must deal with ahead of this match. Their batting does look fragile, with so much dependant on opener and Australian limited overs captain Finch, who struggled badly in last year’s BBL. Ultimately, the expectation is that a very strong and experienced Adelaide Strikers’ bowling attack should be afforded plenty of joy here against the Renegades and ultimately lead the Strikers to victory in their opening game of the tournament.
