BBL 2023-2024: Match 13, HUR vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between HUR vs REN?

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) and Melbourne Renegades (REN) cross swords at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Saturday, December 23, in match 13 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24.

Both teams are yet to get their first win in the campaign thus far. The Renegades started with a gut-wrenching eight-run defeat against the Sydney Sixers. Their next game against the Perth Scorchers ended in a no result. Against Brisbane Heat, in their most recent game, the Nic Maddinson-led side posted 162/8 on the back of Jake Fraser-McGurk's 23-ball 55. However, Heat chased the target with relative ease, with six wickets and 11 balls to spare.

Hobart have played only a couple of games so far. In their opening fixture, Nathan Ellis and Co. lost to Sydney Sixers by six wickets. Against the Perth Scorchers, in their second game, Hobart posted 172/8 thanks to a whirlwind half-century from Chris Jordan. However, the defending champions chased the target comfortably thanks to half-centuries from Zak Crawley and Aaron Hardie. The Scorchers won by nine wickets with 23 balls left.

HUR vs REN Match Details:

Bellerive Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

The Bellerive Oval will be hosting a BBL game for the first time this season. The pitch might not be a belter as the batters could have to work hard for their runs. In the five games played at the venue, last season in the BBL, the average first-innings score was just 149. Three games were won by teams chasing teams, while two were won by teams batting first. The captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first to get an idea of how the pitch plays in the first competitive match of the Australian summer.

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HUR vs REN Head-to-Head Record:

HUR vs REN Predicted Playing XI:

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR)

Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (WK), Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mitchell Owen, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Billy Stanlake

Melbourne Renegades (REN)

Quinton de Kock (WK), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson (C), Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Probable Best Performers from HUR vs REN

Probable Best Batter: Jake Fraser-McGurk

The talented right-handed batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has looked in sublime touch in the two innings he has played this season. In the first match against the Sixers, he scored a breathtaking 24-ball 48 before notching up a memorable half-century during his 23-ball 55 against the Heat. His strike rate is an insane 219.15 in the tournament thus far. Jake has also hit as many as 10 sixes.

Probable Best Bowler: Adam Zampa

The veteran leg-spinner needs no introduction. After helping Australia win a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title last month, Zampa has started the BBL on a decent note. In the game against Sydney, he finished with excellent figures of 2/24 in four overs. Against Heat, he took a little bit of tap but dismissed the dangerous Sam Billings.

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Today's Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.