BBL 2024-2025: Match 5, REN vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between REN vs HUR?

Former champions Melbourne Renegades (REN) will take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in Match 5 of the ongoing BBL 2024-25 (Big Bash League) season, at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, on Thursday, December 19. The upcoming game will be the very first of the season for the Hobart-based team.

The Will Sutherland-led Renegades played the season opener against the Sydney Sixers and suffered a five-wicket defeat. Opting to field first, the Sixers restricted the opposition to 169/7 in their allotted 20 overs. For the Melbourne-based side, the innings were constructed due to a brilliant fifty from Tim Seifert, along with notable cameos from Will Sutherland and Josh Brown. For the Sixers, Ben Dwarshuis was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball, picking two wickets. In reply, the Sydney team easily chased down the target, thanks to valuable knocks from James Vince, Jack Edwards, and Moises Henriques.

On the other hand, in the previous edition of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes had an average season as they finished in the fifth spot, winning four out of their ten games. With new faces and a combination of old names, the side will look to make a difference in their fortunes this time around.

REN vs HUR Match Details

Pitch Report

The GMHBA Stadium in South Geelong, Victoria, also known as Simonds Stadium, is a great venue for T20 cricket, with good playing conditions and facilities that provide a great experience for players and fans alike. In 8 T20s played at this venue, teams batting first have won on five occasions, with the average first-inning score being, 141. The teams will look to use the conditions well and put on huge runs on the board.

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REN vs HUR Head-To-Head Records

Probable Predicted XIs for REN vs HUR

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert(w), Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Matthew Wade(w), Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake

Probable Top Performers from REN vs HUR

Probable Best Batter: Tim Seifert

Melbourne Renegades batter Tim Seifert could be the best batter in the game against Hobart Hurricanes. The right-hander looked good in the last game against Sydney Sixers, scoring a valuable half-century in a losing cause. Seifert will be this hoping to once again put a strong showing in the coming game. 

Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Ellis

Nathan Ellis of Hobart Hurricanes could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Melbourne Renegades. In the previous edition, the pacer was the highest wicket-taker for his team with 12 wickets in his 10 games, Ellis spell could be really useful for the defending champions.

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Today's Match Prediction: Team Batting First to win the match

Scenario 1

Melbourne Renegades win the toss and opt to bat first

PP Score: 30-40

REN: 130-140

Melbourne Renegades to win the match

Scenario 2

Hobart Hurricanes win the toss and opt to bat first

PP Score: 40-50

HUR: 140-150

Hobart Hurricanes to win the match

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