Matt Short
496 runs, SR 153, 19 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.6 runs a game with the bat.
496 runs at a strike rate of 153 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 3.6 runs better than an average opener with the bat.
The sides
| Measure | Strikers | Renegades |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 1,181T20s between the XI | 880T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 25.6T20 batting | 23.9T20 batting |
When Strikers bat
+0.02 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.11MiddleOvers 7–15+0.06DeathOvers 16–20−0.17
When Renegades bat
−0.28 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.12MiddleOvers 7–15−0.53DeathOvers 16–20−0.28
Strikers bat first
First innings180
Renegades short by38 runs
66%Strikers win
34%Renegades win
Renegades bat first
First innings171
Strikers chase in17.5 overs
71%Strikers win
29%Renegades win
Adelaide Strikers favoured by about 9 runs, led by their bowling
Adelaide Strikers are favoured, with a win chance of 69% and a paper strength about 9 runs clear of Melbourne Renegades. The edge is mostly in the bowling: Adelaide's attack is rated 6 runs better than the Renegades', and their batting is 3.4 runs ahead too. Adelaide's XI totals 11.9 runs above average, the Renegades 2.5.
Melbourne Renegades' bowling is the weak link, rated 2 runs worse than an average attack. Will Sutherland is the main concern: 7 wickets at an economy of 9.15 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his bowling is rated 2 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15018%4 of 22
150–16956%15 of 27
170–18975%21 of 28
190–20971%5 of 7
210+88%7 of 8
The case for Strikers
- Batting rated 7.9 runs above average, with Matt Short 3.6 runs better than an average opener and Mark Chapman 2.9 runs better than an average middle-order batter.
- Bowling rated 4 runs above average, with Hassan Ali 3.3 runs better than an average bowler and Cameron Boyce 2 runs better.
Batting standout
Bowling standouts
Hassan Ali
24 wkts, econ 8.03 in the last 10. Rated +3.3 runs a game with the ball.
24 wickets at an economy of 8.03 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 3.3 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Cameron Boyce
8 wkts, econ 8.85 in the last 10. Rated +2.0 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 2 runs better than an average bowler over four overs, with 8 wickets at an economy of 8.85 in his last 10 T20 matches.
The case for Renegades
- Josh Brown is rated 3.1 runs better than an average opener and made 311 runs at a strike rate of 150 in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk is rated 2.4 runs better than an average opener, and Jason Behrendorff is rated 1.8 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Batting standout
Josh Brown
311 runs, SR 150, 20 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.1 runs a game with the bat.
311 runs at a strike rate of 150 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 3.1 runs better than an average opener.
Bowling weaknesses
Will Sutherland
7 wkts, econ 9.15 in the last 10. Rated −2.0 runs a game with the ball.
7 wickets at an economy of 9.15 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his bowling is rated 2 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs.
Tom Rogers
9 wkts, econ 10.32 in the last 10. Rated −0.8 runs a game with the ball.
9 wickets at an economy of 10.32 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 0.8 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs.