Last opportunity for the Renegades to keep hopes alive
| Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Matthew Wade has odds of 3.45 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best batsman
- Tim Seifert has odds of 3.80 to be Melbourne Renegades's best batsman
- Riley Meredith has odds of 3.60 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best bowler
- Adam Zampa has odds of 3.30 to be Melbourne Renegades's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the final leg of league games in the Big Bash League 2024-25. All eight teams are fighting hard to improve their position on the points table. In the 34th game, the Horbart Hurricanes will be up against the Melbourne Renegades. The Hurricanes defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game and have put themselves in a comfortable position. They have won all home games this season and shall start the game with higher odds. The Melbourne Renegades find themselves in a spot of bother after losing against the Melbourne Stars in the last game. They sit at the bottom of the points table and must win this game to reach the next round. It will be interesting to see if they can breach the Bellerive Oval Fort, where the Hurricanes have won four consecutive games. The stakes are high for the Renegades, and we expect them to put up a strong fight.
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Nathan Ellis and his players will be confident heading into this game. They defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game by 6 wickets and have made it to the second spot on the points table. They have won all games at home this season, putting them ahead on cricket betting sites. The side will build on this momentum, win this game, and book a berth in the playoffs.
Matthew Wade is the key player for the side and will look to deliver a good start in the game along with Mitchell Owen. The middle order has enjoyed good form this season, and the side expects good performances from Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Tim David. Chris Jordan and Ben McDermott are powerful strikers, adding firepower to this batting lineup.
The bowling attack is in good form, and the team expects good spells with the new ball from Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake. Nathan Ellis struggled in the last game and will look to do well in the middle overs with Peter Hatzoglou. The presence of Chris Jordan and Chaudhary adds depth to this attack.
Expected Starting XI for Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis (c), Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Peter Hatzoglou
Melbourne Renegades Preview
Will Sutherland's team has been the worst-performing team this season. They went down by 42 runs in the last game against the Melbourne Stars and now find themselves at the bottom of the points table. The odds for the team on cricket betting apps have come down due to their inconsistent performance. They lost to the Hurricanes earlier this season, and Sutherland would like a strong show from his players as they aim to keep hopes alive for the playoffs.
The team tried a new opening pair in the last game but failed. The team expects a good start from Marcus Harris and Josh Brown. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, and Tim Seifert must do well in the middle order, as the Hurricanes' bowlers will test them. Will Sutherland will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Harry Dixon.
The bowling attack hasn't fared well this season. Thomas Rogers and Fergus O'Neill must strike early to put the team in a commanding position. Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson are the key bowlers for the team, and the side expects a good show from them. Sutherland struggled with the ball in the last game, and he must do well in the supporting role with Jacob Bethell.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Renegades
Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Marcus Harris, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert (wk), Harry Dixon, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Fergus O'Neill, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
TOSS: To Bowl First
In three out of four games this season, the side chasing the score has won the game. The wicket at Hobart is tough to defend a total as the placid nature of the surface allows teams to chase big totals. The team winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There are predictions for overcast skies, and the game may see rain interruption. The wicket has been good to bat on this season, and bowlers have struggled in most games. The side batting first would like to have 170 runs or more on the board, which they can defend with good bowling.
OUR PREDICTION
It is now or never for the Melbourne Renegades. The side has been inconsistent with the bat and needs the top and middle order to deliver a strong performance in this game to win and keep hopes alive for the next round. The Hurricanes have won all their games at home and have a strong bowling attack. We expect the Hobart Hurricanes to be the favorites in this game.
Our Prediction is for Hobart Hurricanes to win
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