REN vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 5 of BBL 2024-25

The Big Bash League 2024 is heating up, and the 5th T20 clash promises an exciting contest between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 19 Dec 2024, 13:39 IST

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Preview

The Melbourne Renegades (REN) are all set to lock horns against the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the fifth game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024, slated to take place on December 19, 2024, at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. The former have placed at the sixth spot after losing the opening encounter. The side will be looking to win this game to mark their first tournament victory. Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes will be looking to kick off their tournament with a win. The two sides will be looking to win this game to boost their rankings in the points table ahead of the knock-out thrillers.

The REN side suffered a defeat against Sydney Sixers in the opening encounter. The Melbourne side has posted 169/7 in the given 20 overs. However, the Sixers have chased down the total with nine balls to spare. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will be playing for their first tournament.

Also Check: REN vs HUR Match Prediction, Match 5: Who will win today's BBL match?

Match Information

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 5

Big Bash League, 19 Dec 2024, Thur, 1:45 PM IST ,Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+Hotstar

Weather Report

Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria

Clouds

24.6°C

67% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Melbourne Renegades

L
NR
W
L
L

Hobart Hurricanes

W
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

452 Runs

11 Matches

2

Tim David

HUR - bat

254 Runs

11 Matches

3

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - bowl

232 Runs

11 Matches

4

Tim Seifert

REN - wk

200 Runs

10 Matches

5

Jacob Bethell

REN - all

195 Runs

8 Matches

6

191 Runs

10 Matches

1

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

203.60

11 Matches

2

Tim David

HUR - bat

177.62

11 Matches

3

Jake Doran

HUR - bat

166.67

2 Matches

4

Josh Brown

REN - bat

155.08

9 Matches

5

Hassan Khan

REN - bowl

150.00

1 Match

6

145.16

2 Matches

1

Tom Rogers

REN - bowl

16 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Riley Meredith

HUR - bowl

16 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

13 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Adam Zampa

REN - bowl

12 Wkts

10 Matches

5

9 Wkts

10 Matches

6

Fergus ONeill

REN - all

7 Wkts

8 Matches

1

Jacob Bethell

REN - all

6.81

8 Matches

2

Fergus ONeill

REN - all

6.94

8 Matches

3

Adam Zampa

REN - bowl

7.22

10 Matches

4

Gurinder Sandhu

REN - bowl

7.29

2 Matches

5

Callum Stow

REN - bat

7.75

2 Matches

6

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

7.86

10 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades

Tim Seifert (wk), LJ Evans, J Fraser-McGurk, MW Harvey, Josh Brown, W Sutherland (C), Fergus ONeill, KW Richardson, A Zampa, T Rogers, Hassan Khan

Bench : Harry Dixon, JW Wells, Jacob Bethell, Nathan Lyon, Gurinder Sandhu, MS Harris, Xavier A Crone, Callum Stow

Hobart Hurricanes

MS Wade, BR McDermott, Tim David, Shai Hope (wk), N Chaudhary, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis (C), Rishad Hossain, CJ Jordan, JR Doran

Bench : CP Jewell, CA Wakim, M Wright, P Hatzoglou, Paddy Dooley, Iain Carlisle, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, M Bean

Injury and availability news

There is no injury update from both side.

Pitch Report

Simonds Stadium in Geelong is known for its good batting surface, which generally offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The weather forecast indicates a pleasant day with a maximum temperature around 23°C, and only a slight chance of rain disrupting play.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

140

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Tim Seifert REN | WK

The REN star batter has made 55 runs in the first game and will be looking to continue his great form in this game. This wicket-keeper batter can be your captaincy pick considering his form with the bat.

7.5
C

Will Sutherland REN | ALL

The REN captain can be your captaincy pick considering his form with both bat and the ball. He has made crucial 36 runs and picked up two wickets in his last encounter.

8
C

Shai Hope HUR | WK

The West Indies power hitter adds depth to Hobart batting line up. The star cricketer can pose big threat to REN bowlers in this game.

8

Jake Fraser-McGurk REN | BAT

The REN star batter has made 21 runs in the last match and will be looking to give the great start to his side. One must go for him considering his stupendous form.

8

Tom Rogers REN | BOWL

The REN bowler has picked up one wicket and will be looking to pose big threat to HUR side in this game. One must keep him as a top pick in your Dream 11 team.

8

Kane Richardson REN | BOWL

The REN bowler has picked up one wicket and will be looking to pose big threat to HUR side in this game. One must keep him as a budget pick in your Dream 11 team.

7

Nathan Ellis HUR | BOWL

He can be your budget pick considering his form in the past so many years. The Aussie bowler will be looking to pose big threat to REN batters.

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8.5

Peter Hatzoglou

HUR | BOWL

7

Paddy Dooley

HUR | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 19 2024 1:39 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

REN

7 : 4

HUR

Credits Left
16.5/100

Head To Head
Tim Seifert
C

8

Shai Hope
VC

8

Jake Fraser-McGurk

8

Josh Brown

7.5

Tim David

7

Callum Stow

6

Will Sutherland

7.5

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Kane Richardson

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Tom Rogers

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

REN

7 : 4

HUR

Credits Left
16.5/100

Mega League
Tim Seifert

8

Shai Hope

8

Jake Fraser-McGurk

8

Josh Brown

7.5

Tim David

7

Callum Stow

6

Will Sutherland
C

7.5

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Kane Richardson
VC

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Tom Rogers

8

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