The Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25) will feature a match between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, at 02:00 PM IST at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia. The Hurricanes are comfortably in second place with 11 points after seven games. They have advanced to the finals by winning five matches. Now, their focus is on competing against the Sydney Sixers for the top spot and the right to host the Qualifier final at home.
On the other hand, the Renegades have dropped to the bottom of the table following their recent loss to the Stars. In this article, we will share the match preview, playing XI, pitch report, injury updates, head-to-head stats, and more details.
HUR vs REN (Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades) Match Details:
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades (HUR vs REN)
League: Australian T20 League Bash
Date: Tuesday, 14th January 2025
Time: 02:00 PM (IST) / 08:30 AM (GMT)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Team Updates
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Team Updates:
Mitchell Owen and Matthew Wade will open the batting for the Hurricanes, with Owen gaining the most fantasy points in the series. Charlie Wakim will stabilize the innings in case of early wickets, supported by Nikhil Chaudhary and Tim David in the middle order. Nathan Ellis, the captain and skilled bowler, will lead the team. Matthew Wade will keep wickets, while Chaudhary handles spin and Riley Meredith, alongside Ellis, leads the pace attack.
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Team Updates:
Joshua Brown and Marcus Harris will open the batting for the Renegades, with Jake Fraser-McGurk anchoring the middle order. Jacob Bethell and Tim Seifert strengthen the lineup. Will Sutherland, an all-rounder, will lead the team. Tim Seifert will also keep wickets, with Adam Zampa handling spin and Tom Stewart Rogers and Kane Richardson leading the pace attack, the latter being a top performer in fantasy points this series.
Injury Updates:
No injuries have been reported at the moment. Updates will be provided if there are any changes.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Bellerive Oval, Hobart Stadium, is favourable for batting. The boundary is relatively short, and the overall atmosphere is excellent for a match. There is also a possibility of fast bowlers finding some assistance, with the pitch potentially offering movement. The outer area of the pitch is grassy but fast, allowing the ball to race towards the boundary.
Weather Report:
The weather in Hobart during match time is expected to be cloudy. The temperature will be around 12°C, with 95% humidity and a wind speed of 7.1 km/h. Visibility will be 10 km, and there is a 97% chance of precipitation during the game.
HUR vs REN Live Telecast and Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and available for streaming on Hotstar.
Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Marcus Harris, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert (wk), Will Sutherland (c), Harry Dixon, Tom Rogers, Fergus O’Neill, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Peter Hatzoglou
