STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Big Bash League 2025-26, Match 38

On January 17th, Adelaide Strikers (STR) went up against Melbourne Renegades (REN) in the 38th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval. At the Adelaide Oval, two out of the last four BBL matches were won by the Adelaide Strikers.

We will provide probable playing 11, fantasy cricket tip injury updates, best captain and vice-captain choices and many more to help users build a strong Dream11 team for the Adelaide Strikers cricket team vs Melbourne Renegades cricket team match.

STR vs REN Match Preview

Both Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades have had a disappointing tournament, and both were eliminated from the race for the playoffs. Adelaide Strikers lost their last match by six wickets against Melbourne Stars.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades faced three consecutive losses and currently stand in seventh position in the BBL points table. In their last match, they failed to chase the target of 220 runs against the Perth Scorchers.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Match Details

STR vs REN Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Melbourne Renegades opener Tim Seifert had the highest run-score for the team against Perth Scorchers during their last match. He scored 66 runs off 43 balls, with 4 fours and 4 sixes. For today's STR vs REN Dream11 prediction, he is the perfect candidate.
• Sam Elliott, a pacer, took the most wickets for the Melbourne Renegades during their last game. He took four wickets at an economy rate of 9.3. According to our STR vs REN Dream11 prediction today, he will play a crucial role.
• Adelaide Strikers' lower-order batsman Cameron Boyce was the team's best performer as he scored 20 runs off 18 balls in their last match. For the STR vs REN Dream11 prediction team, he is the top pick
• Adelaide Strikers all-rounder Liam Scott took two wickets with an economy rate of 5.5 in his last match against the Melbourne Stars. His role in the STR vs REN Dream11 prediction match today is expected to be crucial.

STR vs REN Injury Update Today

As per the latest updates, both teams are coming with their best playing 11; all the players are fit and available to be picked.

STR vs REN Toss Prediction

Matthew Short, the captain of Adelaide Strikers, is expected to win the toss and choose to bat first at the venue. In the last match, the team batting first won.

Record of Chasing Teams at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval's chasing record is not very good. In total, 76 matches were played here, with 33 wins for the chasing team and 43 wins for the batting first team.

STR vs REN Playing 11 (Probable)

Andrew Tye, Callum Stow and Michael Archer have been added to the Melbourne Renegades Squad for the Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Dream11 team prediction today.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Renegades opener Josh Brown and Strikers middle-order batsman Liam Scott lead the batting charts for both teams. Josh Brown scored 305 runs in nine innings, and Liam Scott scored 292 runs in nine innings in this tournament
• The Renegades' pacer Gurinder Sandhu and the Strikers' spin bowler Lloyd Pope are both among the highest wicket-taking bowlers for their respective teams. Sandhu took 11 wickets, while Pope took 13 wickets in this tournament.

STR vs REN Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Hard-hitter Josh Brown and talented all-rounder Matthew Short are the best candidates for captaincy for this match. Throughout the tournament, both players have contributed and played many impressive innings.
• Alex Carey, an Australian wicket-keeper, and Jamie Overton, an all-rounder, are the best candidates to fill the vice-captainship role for this match. Both are very talented players and are performing excellently in these conditions

Top Picks for STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction

• Sam Elliott was excellent in the last game and finished with figures of 3-0-28-4. He will be a top pick for this match.
• One of the best wicket-keepers in the world, Tim Seifert, scored 66 runs at a strike rate of 153 in the previous match and will be a top pick in the Big Bash League Dream11 prediction.

Budget Picks for STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction

• Matthew Short will bat at the top of the order and has been in good form. He will also bowl right-arm spin, which makes him a handy budget pick.
• Middle order batter, Jake Fraser-McGurk, is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and smashed 42 runs in 18 balls in the previous match.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: A Carey, T Seifert
Batters: J Fraser, J Brown
All-rounders: J Overton, M Short, L Scott, W Sutherland, H Khan
Bowlers: G Sandhu, L Pope

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: A Carey, M Rizwan

Batters: C Lynn, J Brown

All-rounders: J Overton, M Short, L Scott, W Sutherland, H Khan

Bowlers: H Ali, S Elliot

STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 38) Big Bash League 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Jason Sangha had a tough time against the Melbourne Stars and only managed to score 3 runs off 7 balls.
• Harry Manenti wasn't included in today's STR vs REN Dream11 prediction match because he didn't make an impression this season.

STR vs REN Weather & Pitch Report at Adelaide Oval

• The temperature on Saturday at Adelaide Oval will be around 26°C, making it a warm and sunny day. The low humidity of 44% and the absence of rain are expected to provide ideal conditions for cricket throughout the day.
• As per the Adelaide Oval pitch report, the pitch will favour the batters, and it is a high-scoring venue where the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Also, the short square boundaries are an added advantage.

STR vs REN Head-to-Head Records

The Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers have competed in 20 games in the BBL. Adelaide Strikers are leading the STR vs REN Head-to-Head, by winning 12 games.

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