Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades: BBL 2024-25 Match Preview

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 08:30 GMT
• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
• Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
• Live Telecast in India: Star Sports

Match Preview

The 34th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 is set to take place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, where the in-form Hobart Hurricanes will face off against the struggling Melbourne Renegades. The Hurricanes are currently tied for the top spot with the Sydney Sixers, with only the net run rate separating the two teams. They come into this match on the back of a convincing six-wicket win over the Thunder, where Tim David's blistering 68 off 38 balls helped chase down 165 runs in 16.5 overs.

On the other hand, the Renegades are having a disappointing season, sitting at the bottom of the points table with three wins and five defeats. They were recently thrashed by the Melbourne Stars, failing to chase down a modest total of 166 runs. Their big guns, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, and Josh Brown, failed to make an impact, and the team will need to regroup quickly to challenge the Hurricanes.

Head-to-Head Record

The Hurricanes and Renegades have clashed 20 times in the BBL, with the former holding an edge with 11 victories. The Renegades have won nine matches, and there have been no no-results. At the Bellerive Oval, the Hurricanes have won six out of the 10 matches played between the two teams, with the Renegades winning four.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Bellerive Oval in Hobart favors bowlers in the early stages of the match, but becomes more conducive to batting as the game progresses. The average first innings score at the venue is 140, while the average second innings score is 112.

Weather Report

According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for Hobart on January 14 is partly cloudy with a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. There is no chance of rain, making it a perfect day for cricket.

Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes:

• Nathan Ellis (c)
• Mitchell Owen
• Matthew Wade
• Ben McDermott
• Charlie Wakim
• Nikhil Chaudhary
• Tim David
• Chris Jordan
• Riley Meredith
• Billy Stanlake
• Peter Hatzoglou

Melbourne Renegades:

• Will Sutherland (c)
• Josh Brown
• Marcus Harris
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Jacob Bethell
• Tim Seifert (wk)
• Harry Dixon
• Thomas Stewart Rogers
• Fergus O'Neill
• Adam Zampa
• Kane Richardson

Fantasy Cricket Tips

• Captain: Tim David & Chris Jordan
• Vice-Captain: Will Sutherland & Thomas Stewart Rogers
• Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott, Tim Seifert
• Batsmen: Mitchell Owen, Tim David
• Allrounders: Will Sutherland, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O'Neill
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Thomas Stewart Rogers

Suggested Fantasy Team No. 1:

Suggested Fantasy Team No. 2:

The Hobart Hurricanes are clear favorites to win this match, given their recent form and the Renegades' struggles. However, the Renegades will be desperate to turn their season around, and we can expect a competitive match at the Bellerive Oval.