STR vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Match 38, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Adelaide Strikers are set to face the Melbourne Renegades in the 38th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Saturday, January 17.

Preview

In the 38th game of the BBL 2025–26, Adelaide Strikers (STR) will take on Melbourne Renegades (REN). The Strikers have endured a disappointing season, managing just three wins from nine matches and have already been eliminated from the playoff race. In their previous match, they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against the Melbourne Stars after being bowled out for just 83 runs. Liam Scott was the lone bright spot with the ball, picking up two wickets.

Melbourne Renegades have also struggled this season, winning only three of their nine matches and failing to qualify for the next round. They lost their previous game against Perth Scorchers by 50 runs. Tim Seifert and Jake Fraser-McGurk provided some resistance with scores of 66 and 42, respectively, while Sam Elliott impressed with four wickets.

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Match Information

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 38
Big Bash League 2025–26
17 Jan 2026, Saturday
11:30 AM IST
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

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Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short (C), Chris Lynn, Jason Sangha, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi

Bench: Travis Head, Jordan Buckingham, Harry Nielsen, Alex Ross, Henry Thornton, Matthew Harvey, Liam Wood, J Wadia, Tom Straker, Harry Manenti

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Melbourne Renegades

Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Callum Stow, Will Sutherland (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Hassan Khan, Sam Elliott, Brendan Doggett, Andrew Tye

Bench: Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers, Nathan Lyon, Caleb Jewell, Oliver Peake, Adam Zampa, Harry Dixon, Gurinder Sandhu, Matthew Spoors

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Injury News

Will be added when there is an update.

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Weather Report

Clear conditions expected.

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Pitch Condition

Average

Average 1st Innings Score: 151

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval generally offers a balanced surface but has slightly favoured batters in recent matches. The surface provides good pace and bounce, assisting fast bowlers early on. As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, while spinners can find some assistance during the middle overs.

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Win Prediction

Adelaide Strikers

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Fantasy Picks

Captains

Matthew Short – STR | All-rounder | 9
Matthew Short has been one of the few positives for the Strikers this season, scoring 290 runs in nine games and contributing with the ball.

Josh Brown – REN | Batter | 7.5
Josh Brown has been in fine form at the top, scoring 337 runs in his last 10 matches and remains a key batter for the Renegades.

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Top Picks

Liam Scott – STR | All-rounder | 8
Liam Scott has been consistent in the middle order, scoring 359 runs in his last 10 matches.

Tim Seifert – REN | Wicketkeeper | 8
Tim Seifert has been a reliable performer, scoring 285 runs in his last eight games.

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Budget Picks

Jamie Overton – STR | All-rounder | 9
Overton has been excellent with the ball, picking up 12 wickets in his last eight matches.

Gurinder Sandhu – REN | Bowler | 7.5
Sandhu has been the leading wicket-taker for the Renegades, claiming 18 wickets in nine games.

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Thomas Kelly – STR | Batter | 8
Caleb Jewell – REN | Batter | 7.5

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Mega League Fantasy Team

Players: 11/11
Team Combination: 6 : 5
Credits Left: 12/100

Wicketkeeper
Alex Carey (7)

Batter
Josh Brown (7.5)

All-rounders
Will Sutherland (7.5)
Jamie Overton (9)
Liam Scott (8)

Bowlers
Hasan Ali (9)
Lloyd Pope (7.5)
Gurinder Sandhu (7.5)

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Head-to-Head Fantasy Team

Players: 11/11
Team Combination: 4 : 7
Credits Left: 12.5/100

Wicketkeeper
Alex Carey (7)

Batter
Josh Brown (7.5)

All-rounders
Will Sutherland (7.5)
Jamie Overton (9)
Liam Scott (8)

Bowlers
Sam Elliott (8)
Gurinder Sandhu (7.5)

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