REN vs HUR Today Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades (REN) and Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will face off in Match 8 of the Big Bash League 2025. Are you looking for Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes’ Today’s Match Prediction? Find out in our prediction for today’s REN vs. HUR match. The Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes cricket match will take place on Saturday, December 21, at Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
REN vs HUR Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | REN vs HUR Match 8 |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, December 21, 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Australia. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
REN vs HUR Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Melbourne Renegades (REN) Team Analysis
The Melbourne Renegades have made a strong start to the league, opening their campaign with a 14-run victory over the Brisbane Heat. Tim Seifert led the batting effort with a sensational century, scoring 102 runs off 56 balls, while Ollie Peake provided excellent support with a brisk 57 off 29 deliveries. With the ball, Will Sutherland was outstanding, claiming three wickets, while Jason Behrendorff and Gurinder Sandhu chipped in with two wickets each.
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Melbourne Renegades’ Team Strength:
- Tim Seifert: Delivered an explosive start at the top, smashing 102 runs from 56 balls in the previous match.
- Josh Brown: A destructive opener who added 15 runs off 13 balls and can accelerate quickly in the powerplay.
- Ollie Peake: Played a crucial counter-attacking knock of 57 off 29 balls in the last game.
- Hassan Khan: A valuable all-rounder whose contributions with both bat and ball add balance to the side.
- Will Sutherland: Produced an outstanding bowling performance, picking up three wickets in the previous outing.
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Team Analysis
Despite making a positive start to the tournament, the Hobart Hurricanes suffered an eight-wicket defeat against the Melbourne Stars in their next match. Ben McDermott top-scored with a composed 69 off 52 deliveries, while Tim David contributed 31 runs from 31 balls. With the ball, Rishad Hossain was the standout performer, claiming two wickets.
Hobart Hurricanes’ Team Strength:
- Tim David: Played a useful knock of 31 runs from 31 balls in the previous match, providing stability in the middle order.
- Ben McDermott: The leading run-scorer in the last outing, anchoring the innings with a composed performance.
- Chris Jordan: A proven all-round option who adds depth with both bat and ball; Ben Dwarshuis has also contributed 23 runs and picked up two wickets in the tournament.
- Rishad Hossain: Impressed with the ball, returning figures of 2 for 33 in the last match.
- Billy Stanlake: Currently the leading wicket-taker for HB, with three wickets to his name.
Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes: Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Renegades Probable XI:
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Matthew Spoors, Fergus O’Neill, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff
Hobart Hurricanes Probable XI:
Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
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Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Melbourne Renegades today?
Tim Seifert is our pick to top-score for Melbourne Renegades.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 1 | 1 | – | 102 | 102 | 102.00 | 56 | 182.14 | 1 | – | 6 | 9 |
| Ollie Peake | 1 | 1 | – | 57 | 57 | 57.00 | 29 | 196.55 | – | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Josh Brown | 1 | 1 | – | 15 | 15 | 15.00 | 13 | 115.38 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
Who will be the top run scorers for the Hobart Hurricanes today?
Ben McDermott is our pick to top-score for the Hobart Hurricanes.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McDermott | 2 | 2 | – | 107 | 69 | 53.50 | 76 | 140.79 | – | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Tim David | 2 | 2 | – | 48 | 31 | 24.00 | 40 | 120.00 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 2 | 2 | – | 48 | 41 | 24.00 | 41 | 117.07 | – | – | 3 | 1 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Melbourne Renegades in the match?
Pick: Will Sutherland to take the most wickets for Melbourne Renegades.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR |
| Will Sutherland | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 3 | Mar-33 | 11 | 8.25 | 8 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 2 | Feb-34 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 1 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 2 | Feb-35 | 17.5 | 8.75 | 12 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Hobart Hurricanes in the match?
Pick: Billy Stanlake to take the most wickets for the Hobart Hurricanes.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR |
| Billy Stanlake | 2 | 2 | 7 | 53 | 3 | Mar-34 | 17.67 | 7.57 | 14 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 2 | Feb-33 | 25.5 | 8.5 | 18 |
| Chris Jordan | 2 | 2 | 7 | 77 | 2 | Feb-36 | 38.5 | 11 | 21 |
Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect HUR to hit more sixes in this match
Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect HUR to hit more fours in this match.
Who Will Win Today’s Big Bash League Match — REN vs HUR?
Ben McDermott is in fine form, which bodes well for the Hurricanes. In head-to-head encounters, HUR have historically dominated REN, further strengthening their case.
Overall, the Hobart Hurricanes appear to be the more balanced side across departments.
Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
