Batting first has been the winning formula in the Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades head to head, which the Strikers lead 13-8 after 21 BBL matches since Dec 2011. Sides setting a target account for 15 of those results.
Adelaide Strikers also took the most recent game, bowling the Renegades out for 99 in Adelaide on 17 Jan 2026 before cruising home by 8 wickets, their second straight win here. Below are the season results, player leaders, grounds and totals.
Adelaide Strikers vs Renegades: a series built on defending totals
Chasing sides have struggled in this fixture, winning only 6 times out of 21. A first-innings average of 167 has usually proved enough.
The Strikers’ biggest wins show it. Their margins of 67 runs (18 Dec 2011, the very first game), 63 runs (12 Jan 2020) and 60 runs (5 Jan 2021) all came at home, batting first.
The Strikers swept both 2017-18 games and both 2019-20 games, and they also won the one-off meetings of 2024-25 and 2025-26. The Renegades’ happiest spell came early, when they took the single meeting in both 2012-13 and 2013-14. From 2020-21 to 2022-23, every season was split one each.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Head to Head in the BBL
| Matches | Adelaide Strikers won | Melbourne Renegades won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 Dec 2011 | 17 Jan 2026 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Renegades Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Adelaide Strikers won | Melbourne Renegades won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Strikers vs Renegades Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Weatherald Adelaide Strikers | 13 | 13 | 309 | 71 | 23.77 | 135.53 | 0 | 3 |
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 7 | 7 | 262 | 85* | 43.67 | 130.35 | 0 | 3 |
| AT Carey Adelaide Strikers | 8 | 8 | 247 | 65 | 30.88 | 123.50 | 0 | 1 |
| MW Short Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 246 | 65 | 27.33 | 149.09 | 0 | 1 |
| CA Lynn Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 4 | 240 | 88 | 120.00 | 163.27 | 0 | 3 |
| SB Harper Melbourne Renegades | 10 | 10 | 224 | 63 | 22.40 | 118.52 | 0 | 1 |
| JW Wells Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 215 | 58 | 30.71 | 120.11 | 0 | 1 |
| MS Harris Melbourne Renegades | 6 | 6 | 174 | 85 | 29.00 | 131.82 | 0 | 1 |
| AJ Finch Melbourne Renegades | 8 | 8 | 165 | 63* | 23.57 | 112.24 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Nabi Melbourne Renegades | 7 | 7 | 158 | 71* | 31.60 | 126.40 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Strikers vs Renegades Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 16 | 2/13 | 13.19 | 5.28 | 0 |
| KW Richardson Melbourne Renegades | 11 | 11 | 16 | 4/32 | 23.69 | 9.47 | 0 |
| PM Siddle Adelaide Strikers | 9 | 9 | 12 | 3/14 | 18.58 | 7.31 | 0 |
| WA Agar Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3/17 | 19.25 | 7.26 | 0 |
| B Laughlin Adelaide Strikers | 7 | 7 | 9 | 2/15 | 20.56 | 8.16 | 0 |
| MG Neser Adelaide Strikers | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2/10 | 26.67 | 8.37 | 0 |
| KW Richardson Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3/27 | 16.43 | 8.21 | 0 |
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3/16 | 15.00 | 6.92 | 0 |
| CJ Boyce Melbourne Renegades | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2/16 | 15.67 | 5.88 | 0 |
| B Stanlake Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2/22 | 20.50 | 7.69 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Lynn Adelaide Strikers | 88 | 51 | 10 | 4 | 2 Jan 2025 |
| MS Harris Melbourne Renegades | 85 | 53 | 6 | 4 | 16 Jan 2017 |
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 85* | 57 | 8 | 1 | 2 Feb 2018 |
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 71 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 19 Jan 2015 |
| Mohammad Nabi Melbourne Renegades | 71* | 41 | 9 | 2 | 8 Jan 2021 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Shamsi Adelaide Strikers | 4/15 | 3.5 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| NLTC Perera Melbourne Renegades | 4/25 | 3 | 16 Jan 2017 |
| KW Richardson Melbourne Renegades | 4/32 | 4 | 9 Dec 2021 |
| KW Richardson Melbourne Renegades | 4/33 | 4 | 29 Dec 2019 |
| PM Siddle Adelaide Strikers | 3/14 | 3 | 12 Jan 2020 |
Highest Totals in Renegades vs Strikers Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | 202/4 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 189/5 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 18 Dec 2011 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 182/6 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 178/5 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 178/4 | 19.5 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 8 Jan 2021 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | 99 | 16.5 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 100 | 18.4 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 107 | 18.3 | Melbourne Renegades | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 2 Jan 2013 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 110 | 17.4 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 12 Jan 2020 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 111 | 19.1 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 5 Jan 2021 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers won by 67 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 18 Dec 2011 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 63 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 12 Jan 2020 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 60 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 6 wickets | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 6 wickets | T20 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 24 Jan 2023 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 3 |
| CA Lynn Adelaide Strikers | 2 |
| M Klinger Adelaide Strikers | 1 |
| M Muralitharan Melbourne Renegades | 1 |
| DJ Bravo Melbourne Renegades | 1 |
| MS Harris Melbourne Renegades | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Adelaide Strikers won | Melbourne Renegades won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Simonds Stadium, Geelong | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Adelaide Strikers vs Renegades Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Adelaide Strikers won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Dec 2023 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Melbourne Renegades won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Jan 2023 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 20 runs |
| 9 Dec 2021 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 49 runs |
| 7 Dec 2021 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Melbourne Renegades won by 2 runs |
| 8 Jan 2021 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Melbourne Renegades won by 6 wickets |
| 5 Jan 2021 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 60 runs |
| 12 Jan 2020 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 63 runs |
Weatherald, Head, Rashid and the other leading names
J Weatherald of Adelaide Strikers has scored the most, 309 across 13 knocks. TM Head (Travis Head) adds 262 at 43.67, and with 3 player of the match awards he is ahead of everyone in this fixture. CA Lynn (Chris Lynn) has had the biggest impact per innings: 240 runs in only 4 innings, an average of 120.00, including the fixture’s top score: 88 from 51 balls in Melbourne on 2 Jan 2025.
For the Renegades, SB Harper leads with 224 and MS Harris made 85 on 16 Jan 2017.
Two bowlers share the wicket lead on 16. Rashid Khan took his for the Strikers while conceding just 5.28 an over, the lowest economy rate on the list. KW Richardson took his 16 for the Renegades, and has 7 more against them for the Strikers. The best figures are 4/15 by T Shamsi in the latest meeting.
Grounds, totals and the lowest scores
The Adelaide Oval has hosted 11 games, and the Strikers have won 7 of them. At Docklands Stadium in Melbourne they lead 5-4 from 9, so even away from home they have edged it. One game was played at Geelong.
The Strikers’ 202/4 on 10 Jan 2023 stands as the record team score, and the only one above 200 in the series. The Renegades hold the two lowest: 99 on 17 Jan 2026 and 100 on 9 Dec 2021, both in Adelaide.
For each club’s wider numbers, go to Adelaide’s club records or the Renegades’ club records, or browse the BBL records page.
Questions about Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades
What is the Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers head to head record?
The Strikers are ahead 13-8 after 21 BBL games since Dec 2011, with a result in all of them.
Which side won the most recent Strikers vs Renegades game?
Adelaide Strikers, by 8 wickets on 17 Jan 2026 in Adelaide. T Shamsi’s 4/15 skittled the Renegades for 99.
Which batter leads the runs in this rivalry?
J Weatherald of Adelaide Strikers leads with 309 runs in 13 innings. TM Head has 262 and AT Carey 247.
Who leads the wicket list in this BBL fixture?
Rashid Khan of Adelaide Strikers and KW Richardson of Melbourne Renegades both have 16 wickets. Rashid’s wickets have been far cheaper, at 13.19 each.
Is it better to bat first in this fixture?
It has been so far. Teams setting a target have 15 wins against 6 for chasers, with first-innings scores averaging 167.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.