Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction 04 January 2024

MLR vs HBH Match Prediction & Analysis

The Melbourne Renegades have had a miserable season in the Big Bash League 2023-24. They will face a tough challenge as they take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the 26th match. The Renegades went down against the Melbourne Stars in the last game. The Hobart Hurricanes defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game, and they will be confident.  

The Hobart Hurricanes have defeated the Melbourne Renegades four times in the last five games and will look to repeat the same magic. The Renegades have won just once this season and have had to replace their captain midway through the tournament. It will be interesting to see if the Renegades can turn the tide and win this game. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MLR

L W L L L

MLS

101/2 in 12.1 8.3

BBLT20

Toss delayed due to wet outfield 02 Jan 2024

MLR

97/7 in 14.0 6.93

MLR

178/6 in 18.4 9.53

BBLT20

Melbourne Renegades beat Adelaide Strikers by 4 wickets 29 Dec 2023

ADS

177/6 in 20.0 8.85

PRS

162/10 in 19.4 8.24

BBLT20

Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Renegades by 13 runs 26 Dec 2023

MLR

149/8 in 20.0 7.45

HBH

187/4 in 19.0 9.84

BBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets 23 Dec 2023

MLR

183/5 in 20.0 9.15

MLR

162/8 in 20.0 8.1

BBLT20

Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets 21 Dec 2023

BH

163/4 in 18.1 8.97

HBH

W L W L L

HBH

151/3 in 18.1 8.31

BBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wkts 01 Jan 2024

SYT

150/8 in 20.0 7.5

HBH

155/10 in 19.4 7.88

BBLT20

Melbourne Stars beat Hobart Hurricanes by 7 wickets (D/L) method 28 Dec 2023

MLS

67/3 in 6.3 10.31

HBH

187/4 in 19.0 9.84

BBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets 23 Dec 2023

MLR

183/5 in 20.0 9.15

PRS

173/1 in 16.2 10.59

BBLT20

Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 9 wickets 20 Dec 2023

HBH

172/8 in 20.0 8.6

HBH

135/8 in 20.0 6.75

BBLT20

Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 6 wickets 11 Dec 2023

SYS

139/4 in 19.2 7.19

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Melbourne Renegades Preview

Will Sutherland replaced Nic Maddinson as the skipper in the previous game against the Melbourne Stars. However, he couldn't change his side's fortunes as they went down by 8 wickets. They are out of contention for a place in the next round, and Sutherland and his men would look to pay for their pride in this game.   

The openers have been inconsistent, and the side will look for a good start in this game from Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke. Jake Fraser-McGurk must do well in the middle order with Shaun Marsh and Mackenzie Harvey. Jonathan Wells and Will Sutherland must deliver the goods in the lower middle order as the top order has been in poor form.  

The side will need a good start from Tom Rogers and Peter Siddle as they haven't been in the best form. Early wickets will be crucial for the side. Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson are experienced bowlers who must do well for the side to win. Jonathan Wells and Will Sutherland must deliver the goods in the supporting role. 

Melbourne Renegades Predicted Playing XI:

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

Melbourne Renegades Actual Playing XI:

Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser McGurk, Quinton de Kock, Peter Siddle, Shaun Marsh, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Rogers, Will Sutherland, Ruwantha Kellapotha, Fergus O’Neill, Jordan Cox

Hobart Hurricanes Preview

Nathan Ellis' side defeated the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets in the last game. However, the side has lacked consistency, winning two of their five games. The batting line-up has some issues with the top order not delivering on the expected lines. The Renegades have also struggled, and the Hurricanes' skipper would like to use this opportunity to improve their position on the points table.  

Matthew Wade must do well at the top and offer a big-opening wicket stand with Caleb Jewell. The middle order did well in the last game, and the side will expect a good show from Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, and Corey Anderson. They have depth in the batting and shall expect runs from Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Chris Jordan. 

Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis will look to do well with the new ball and trouble the Renegades batters, who have been in poor form. Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan have bowled well in the middle overs, and the side will expect a similar performance from them. Patrick Dooley must do well in the supporting role, along with Tim David. 

Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:

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

Hobart Hurricanes Actual Playing XI:

Ben McDermott, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Timothy David, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Paddy Dooley, Riley Meredith, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mac Wright

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will see overcast skies over Melbourne on January 4. We expect a flat, but the weather will make it challenging for the batsmen. They must get their eyes set on to score runs on this wicket. The side batting first would need 170 on this wicket to feel confident. 

MLR vs HBH Pitch Report

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, has a flat surface, and the outfield here is fast. We have seen sides put up big scores at this venue in the past. Fast bowlers get a hint of assistance from the track, but it is a challenging venue for the spinners as the shorter boundaries don't leave a margin for error. 

Toss: To Bowl

Three games played at this venue have been won by sides chasing the score. The wicket was challenging in the first innings and eased in the second half. The side that wins the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by opting to bowl first.