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This will be the fifth game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Melbourne Renegades will be against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Kardinia Oval in Geelong. The match will start on 19th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Melbourne Renegades lost their first game against the Sydney Sixers by 5 wickets. Their batters were average except for Tim Seifert and Will Sutherland. They’ll need their opening pair of Josh Brown and Jake-Fraser McGurk to do well. The bowlers were average as well except Will Sutherland. The likes of Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson and Tom Rogers must step up in this match for the Renegades.
Hobart Hurricanes, meanwhile, will be playing their first game of this season. They are one of the two teams who are yet to win the BBL title. The likes of Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Tim David, Chris Jordan and Nathan Ellis are the key players for the Hurricanes. They’ll be eyeing a win to start their campaign in BBL 14.
BBL: Renegades vs Hurricanes Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Fergis O’Neill, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (wk), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Waqar Salamkheil, Billy Stanlake
REN vs HUR BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
No match has been played at Geelong since the last BBL. The pitch here has something for the pacers with the new ball and spinners too will be important. Batters will have to get their eye in before playing their shots. Teams may prefer chasing. Scores in the range of 150-170 are expected in this game.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Pacers and all-rounders will be great C/VC options.
- New ball bowlers are expected to do well in this game. Middle-order batters will be important as well.
- Death bowlers from the first innings will be good C/VC options. Openers who like to bat aggressively can be the game-changers.
REN vs HUR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Will Sutherland (REN)
- Will Sutherland will be a top fantasy pick for this game. He will bowl 3-4 overs and is a key batter for his side in the lower middle order.
- He scored 36* runs and picked up two wickets in the first game. Sutherland will be a good C/VC option.
Chris Jordan (HUR)
- Chris Jordan will be an important player for Hobart with both bat and ball. He has done well in the practice games with the bat.
- Jordan will bowl in the power surge and death overs.
Nathan Ellis (HUR)
- Nathan Ellis is the best bowler for Hobart. He will bowl the key overs and is a genuine wicket-taker.
- Ellis picked up 12 wickets in 10 games at a strike rate of 18.50 in the last season.
REN vs HUR BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Melbourne Renegades bats first
- Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis and Will Sutherland will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping the Renegades openers.
- Try Adam Zampa as C/VC in the big leagues.
If Hobart Hurricanes bats first
- Tom Stewart Rogers will be a top differential alongside Shai Hope.
- Will Sutherland and one of Kane Richardson or Tom Stewart Rogers will be a good differential.
- Try Waqar Salamkheil in the big leagues.
REN vs HUR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
