The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 The season continues with an interesting clash between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Thursday. The game is the seventh, and both teams are looking to establish an influence at the beginning of the season.
The Renegades come into the game after a disappointing start, losing to Sydney Sixers and five wickets in their opening match. Their batting showed promise, but the bowling was very difficult. Jake Fraser-McGurkwho was the leading run-getter for the Renegades last season with 257 runs, will be key to their batting. Tim Seifert it also adds depth to the batting order as a wicketkeeper batsman. Bowling unit, led by Kane Richardson and Adam Zampathey need to boost the team's efforts. The Renegades will rely on their experienced players like Why Sutherland and Jonathan Wells to give under pressure.
The Hurricanes begin their campaign in this game and will be keen to get the season off to a good start. Historically, they have been successful against the Renegades, winning five of their last six games. Ben McDermottwho scored 261 runs last season, is expected to lead the batting team Tim David and Matthew Wade. Nathan Ellis he is a key player who showed strongly last season and will be a key player in the Renegades' batting line-up. The Hurricanes have a strong team with players like Chris Jordan and Mitchell Owen providing both knowledge and skills.
BBL|14, REN vs HUR:
- Date and Time: December 19: 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm local / 1:45 pm IST
- Place: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Simonds Stadium Pitch Report:
Simonds Stadium in Geelong is expected to provide an exciting contest for both batsmen and bowlers in the match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Hobart Hurricanes. Historically, the venue has favored batting, with first-innings averaging 141 runs. However, teams who want to compete must aim for 160 runs or more to be safe.
The surface is generally good for hitting, allowing players to play their strokes more freely when the ball comes onto the bat properly. Fast runners can find moves in the air, which can cause problems, which makes it important for teams to assess the situation at the start. Spinners, on the other hand, may struggle to get help in this way.
REN vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Strikers: Marcus Harris, Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown
- All round: Chris Jordan, Will Sutherland
- Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis
REN vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Will Sutherland (c), Chris Jordan (vc)
Option 2: Tim David (c), Nathan Ellis (vc)
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REN vs HUR Dream11 Predictions:
Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Riley Meredith, Thomas Stewart Rogers
REN vs HUR Dream11 Team in today's match (December 19, 8:15 am GMT):
Groups:
The Hobart storm: Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Marcus Bean
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu, Jacob Bethell, Jonathan Wells, Callum Stow, Marcus Harris