Big Bash League, Renegades vs Hurricanes: Preview, Fantasy Tips and Prediction

Melbourne Renegades (Source: Twitter/BBL)

The battlefest continues at the Big Bash League as Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes face-off in the 32nd match at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne commencing at 12:35 PM. 

Placed 5th on the table, the Melbourne-based side have played four from the eight played which gave them eight points. On the other hand, Hobart have only won three whereas they have lost four keeping them at sixth position.

Both these sides have not been able to put up their best in this competition as they will look to climb up the ladder with some victories in their upcoming games. While Renegades are here after getting the better of Melbourne Stars in the previous game, their counterparts defeated Adelaide Strikers in a run-fest where they chased down 230.

Match Details

Date and Time: January 7, 12:35 PM IST
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Live Streaming & Telecast: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App 

Pitch Report: The weather forecast for this game is decent with around 18 degree celsius and 18% chance of rain. The average first innings score is around 160 runs with team bowling first winning 53% of games.

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades: Martin Guptill, Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Marcus Harris, Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland, Akeal Hosein, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Zak Crawley, Tim David, Asif Ali, Mitchell Owen, Faheem Ashraf, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Wade
Batters: Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Aaron Finch
All-Rounders: Akeal Hosein, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tom Rogers

Captain: Tom Rogers
Vice-Captain: Patrick Dooley

Prediction

The game is expected to go down the wire with Hurricanes looking favourites as they have more experienced line-up in their ranks which could be useful on this kind of track.

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