On Saturday, January 7, the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes will square off in Match No. 32 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23. The game will be held at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. On Thursday, January 5, the Hurricanes, headed by Matthew Wade, had a good opportunity of winning back-to-back games against the Adelaide Strikers. That was not the case, as they were defeated at Adelaide Oval after failing to defend 229 on a batter’s paradise.
Tim David made a cameo following half-centuries by Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, and Zak Crawley. Following that, Patrick Dooley took two crucial wickets. Their efforts, however, were in naught as Matt Short’s hundred denied them a well-deserved victory.
Match Details:
- Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes
- Date and Time: January 7, 2022, Saturday, 12:35 pm IST
- Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Matthew Wade has been in good form this season, hitting 186 runs in six matches with a strike rate of 141.98 and an average of 31.00. The southpaw has performed admirably against both pace and spin and should be a first-choice selection for your REN vs HUR Dream11 prediction squad.
Top Batter Pick
Aaron Finch is the Renegades’ leading scorer this season, with 237 runs scored at a 39.50 average. Finch has two fifties this season, both of which came at Docklands Stadium. Given his recent form and expertise, Finch is an excellent choice for your REN versus HUR Dream11 prediction team.
Top All-rounder Pick
Will Sutherland is having a breakout season, having scored 87 runs and taken five wickets. Down the order, he’s striking at 138.10 and contributing with the ball as well. Sutherland might be a feasible option for your REN vs HUR Dream11 prediction squad now that the conditions are more favourable.
Top Bowler Pick
Riley Meredith has been the Hurricanes’ outstanding bowler this season, with 10 wickets in seven games. He’s averaging 24 yards per possession and has made effective use of his innate speed. Meredith was named Man of the Match in the rematch, taking three wickets, making him a must-have in any REN vs HUR Dream11 prediction squad.
match captain and vice-captain choices
Ben McDermott has been in good form recently, scoring 57 (30) and 53 (33) in his past two bouts. He also has a stellar record versus the Renegades, with his greatest BBL score coming against them as well. McDermott, with his potential to score huge runs, might be a popular captain for REN versus HUR Dream11 prediction teams.
Hosein is also a useful batter lower down the order, making him a suitable captain or vice-captain pick for your REN versus HUR Dream11 prediction squad.
5 Must-picks Dream11 Prediction Team
| Player | Player Stats |
| Matthew Wade | 186 runs in 6 matches |
| Aaron Finch | 237 runs in 8 matches |
| Tim David | 174 runs in 7 matches |
| Tom Rogers | 15 wickets in 8 matches |
| Paddy Dooley | 12 wickets in 7 matches |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Docklands Stadium has proved suitable for batting. To have a chance of winning, teams batting first should aim to score more than 160 runs. For teams, chasing should be the way to go.
Weather Forecast
For the time being, there is no prospect of rain. Temperatures will be in the mid-thirties Celsius, with humidity in the low-thirties.
Probable XIs
Melbourne Renegades
- Martin Guptill
- Sam Harper (wk)
- Aaron Finch (c)
- Shaun Marsh
- Jonathan Wells
- Mackenzie Harvey
- Will Sutherland
- Akeal Hosein
- Tom Rogers
- Kane Richardson
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Hobart Hurricanes
- Caleb Jewell
- Ben McDermott
- Matthew Wade (c & wk)
- Zak Crawley
- Tim David
- Asif Ali
- Mitchell Owen
- Faheem Ashraf
- Nathan Ellis
- Patrick Dooley
- Riley Meredith
Where to watch
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App