Hobart Hurricanes host Melbourne Renegades in the 15th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval on December 29. Both teams sit mid-table with three wins from multiple outings, making this a key clash for ladder momentum.
Hobart Hurricanes hold third place after four matches, winning three including a recent six-wicket chase against Perth Scorchers. They also dominated Renegades earlier this season by seven wickets with 37 balls remaining. Melbourne Renegades, eighth with one win from two starts, defended 212 successfully against Brisbane Heat but lost heavily to Hurricanes at Geelong.
HH vs MR, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: December 29 (Monday); 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm Local
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH vs MR, Head-to-Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 22 | Melbourne Renegades won: 09 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 13 | No result/Tied: 0
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval in Hobart presents a balanced pitch for Big Bash League encounters, offering early assistance to pacers through seam movement and bounce under the new ball. The surface, known for good carry and short boundaries, eases as the game progresses, favoring batters with strike rates around 138 and average first innings scores of 147-166. Recent BBL stats show chasing teams winning most matches (10 of 20), with competitive totals between 150-190 proving defendable. Fast bowlers dominate early, while spinners find grip later; expect a run fest if dew arrives.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Beau Webster, Jake Weatherald, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed, Mac Wright, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O’Neill, Ollie Peake
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Tim Seifert, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Hassan Khan, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers
HH vs MR, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Renegades wins the toss and bowls first
- Hobart Hurricanes’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes’ total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
- Melbourne Renegades’ powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Melbourne Renegades’ total score: 180-190
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
Also READ: BBL|15: Tim David’s injury sours Hobart Hurricanes’ win over Perth Scorchers
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