Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 26 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes – Can the MR beat the HH and rise to the upper part of the points table? | Jan 04

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Analysis

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. The Renegades had previously fallen to 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.

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Renegades

In the last encounter against the Melbourne Stars, Will Sutherland took over as captain in lieu 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.

Because Tom Rogers and Peter Siddle haven’t been in the best of form, the team will need a strong start from them. The early wickets will be critical for the team. Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson are seasoned bowlers who will need to perform well if the side is to win. Jonathan Wells and Will Sutherland must perform admirably in supporting roles.

Melbourne Renegades Squads

Melbourne Renegades Squads

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

Hobart Hurricanes

In the previous match, Nathan Ellis’ team defeated the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets. However, the team has been inconsistent, winning only two of their five games. The batting order has some challenges, with the top order failing to deliver on predicted lines. The Renegades have also suffered, and the Hurricanes’ coach would like to take advantage of this opportunity to boost their points total.

Matthew Wade must perform well at the top and provide a significant opening wicket stand with Caleb Jewell. The middle order performed admirably in the previous game, and the side anticipates strong performances from Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, and Corey Anderson. They have batting depth and can count on Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Chris Jordan to score runs.

Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis will seek to impress with the new ball and cause problems for the Renegades hitters, who have been struggling recently. Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan have bowled brilliantly in the middle overs, and the team expects them to continue. Patrick Dooley, along with Tim David, must perform admirably in the supporting role.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

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

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes outfield report 

Docklands Stadium

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 prefer to bowl first to capitalize on the circumstances.

On January 4, the sky above Melbourne will be cloudy.

Although a flat surface is what we expect, the weather will make it difficult for the batsmen. They must 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 Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, the Hobart Hurricanes won four while the Melbourne Renegades won only one.

Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Hobart Hurricanes

Player of the Match

• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade

Most runs

• Melbourne Renegades – Shaun Marsh
• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade

Most wickets

• Melbourne Renegades – Adam Zampa
• Hobart Hurricanes – Nathan Ellis

Most sixes

• Melbourne Renegades – Shaun Marsh
• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade

Team Scores Batting First

• Melbourne Renegades – 165+
• Hobart Hurricanes – 175+

According to cricket analysts, Hobart Hurricanes have a 58.3% chance to win.

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