BBL: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview and Predictions

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Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes: The Big Bash League 2023–24 campaign for the Melbourne Renegades has been a complete disaster. In the 26th game, they will play the Hobart Hurricanes, who will present them with a formidable task. In the previous game, the Renegades lost against the Melbourne Stars. The Hobart Hurricanes, who won their most recent game against the Sydney Thunder, will be feeling good.

The Melbourne Renegades have been beaten by the Hobart Hurricanes four times in the previous five games, and they hope to continue their winning streak. This season, the Renegades have only triumphed once, and they had to change their leader halfway through the competition. Whether the Renegades can turn the tide and win this game will be exciting to see.

The 26th T20 match between Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes will take place on January 4th, 2024, at Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia.

Match Details to Note:

Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 26th T20 match

Date: January 4th, 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 01:45 PM IST

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia.

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes

Melbourne Renegades (Match Odds- 1.95)

Preview

In the last game against the Melbourne Stars, Will Sutherland took over as captain instead of Nic Maddinson. He was unable to alter his team’s fate, though, as they lost by eight wickets. Sutherland and his team would like to make up for their pride in this game as they are not in the running for a spot in the following round.

Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke will be looked upon by the team to get off to a strong start in this game because they have been unreliable openers. Shaun Marsh and Mackenzie Harvey are in the middle order, therefore Jake Fraser-McGurk needs to perform well there. Given the poor performance of the top tier, Jonathan Wells and Will Sutherland are required to provide the goods in the lower middle order.

Given their recent struggles, the team will need a strong start from Tom Rogers and Peter Siddle. For the side, early wickets will be vital. The side has to win, and seasoned bowlers Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson need to perform well. In the supporting roles, Jonathan Wells and Will Sutherland need to perform well.

Full Squad:

Nic Maddinson, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, MacKenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke, Harry Dixon.

Players to watch out for:

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke will be looked upon by the team to get off to a strong start in this game because they have been unreliable openers.

Peter Siddle

Given their recent struggles, the team will need a strong start from Peter Siddle.

Possible Playing XI:

Will Sutherland (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Jordan Cox, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shaun Marsh, Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvey, Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle, Kane Richardson

Hobart Hurricanes (Match Odds- 1.85)

In the previous game, Nathan Ellis’ team beat the Sydney Thunder by a score of seven wickets. Though the team has only won two of their five games, they have not been consistent. The top order isn’t performing up to par, which is a problem for the hitting lineup. The Hurricanes captain wants to take advantage of this chance to go up the points table since the Renegades have also suffered.

Caleb Jewell and Matthew Wade need to have a strong opening wicket stand at the top of the order. The side will be hoping for strong performances from Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, and Corey Anderson, since the middle order performed well in the previous game. They have a depth of batsmen, and Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Chris Jordan should provide them with runs.

With the new ball, Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis will try to perform well and put the Renegades hitters, who have been struggling, through some hardship. The team will be looking to Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan, who have both bowled well in the middle overs, to repeat their success. Tim David and Patrick Dooley both need to perform well in the supporting roles.

Full Squad:

Caleb Jewell, Nathan Ellis, Chris Jordan, Macalister Wright, Tim David, Iain Carlisle, Sam Hain, Liam Guthrie, Ben McDermott, Sam Heazlett, Peter Hatzoglou, Mitchell Owen, Patrick Dooley, Nikhil Chaudhury, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Correy Anderson.

Players to watch out for:

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade need to have a strong opening wicket stand at the top of the order.

Riley Meredith

Hobart’s primary bowler this season is Riley Meredith has appeared well-rested, taking three so far.

Possible Playing XI:

Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Toss Prediction:

Teams chasing the score have won three of the matches held at this location. In the first half of the innings, the wicket was difficult, but in the second, it became easier. The team that wins the toss would like to bowl first in order to capitalise on the circumstances.

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Pitch Report:

On January 4, the sky above Melbourne will be cloudy. Although the weather may make it difficult for the batsmen, we expect a flat. They have to focus on making runs on this wicket. For the first-batting team to feel secure, they would need to get 170 on this wicket.

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Report:

The Melbourne Renegades will not be playing in the following round. The team’s confidence is low, and if they want to have a shot in this game, the top order have to perform well. The Hobart Hurricanes are victorious against the Renegades and enter this matchup with a strong record. They have an advantage in this competition.

Hobart Hurricanes is the clear to win the Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes match at the odds of 1.85