HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, BBL Live streaming & Pitch Report: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades

The 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) Season 14 will see the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Renegades at the Ninja Stadium on January 14 (Tuesday). The Hurricanes have been in superb form this season, with Tim David and others finding form at crucial junctures. Now, a win here would confirm their ticket to knockouts of BBL 2024/25.

However, the Hurricanes will miss their star player, Ben McDermott, who is nursing an injury. Gladly, Nathan Ellis will be available for selection despite hitting his head near the boundary ropes in the previous game. As for the Renegades, they will miss Kane Richardson. They lost their Melbourne Derby recently and desperately need a win to revive their campaign.

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 02:00 PM IST / 07:30 PM Local Time
• Venue: Ninja Stadium, Hobart
• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report: Ninja Stadium, Hobart

The Ninja Stadium, Hobart has been a high-scoring venue in recent BBL seasons. The pitch offers variable bounce, which makes strokeplay a rather decent one. Pacers are expected to get early movement, while spinners will play a key role in the second innings when the surface starts to slow down. However, the team that bats second will have some advantage.

Pitch Insights:

• Average First Innings Score: 173 (Since BBL 2020)
• Average First Innings Score in Recent Games: 147
• Pace vs Spin at Ninja Stadium, Hobart:

Type	Matches	Overs	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	Economy
Pacers	4	103.2	29	30.93	21.3	8.68
Spinners	4	51	13	27.61	23.50	7.03

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Team Preview

Hobart Hurricanes have been solid this season, with opener Mitchell Owen leading their batting efforts. Owen has scored 202 runs in six matches at an average of 40.40 and has been their mainstay at the top of the order. However, the middle-order, comprising players like Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary have been fire as well. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Nathan Ellis have been leading the charge.

Probable Playing XI for HUR:

1. Mitch Owen
2. Matthew Wade (wk)
3. Caleb Jewell
4. Jake Doran
5. Nikhil Chaudhary
6. Tim David
7. Chris Jordan
8. Nathan Ellis (C)
9. Billy Stanlake
10. Paddy Dooley
11. Riley Meredith

Key Players to Watch for THU:

• Mitchell Owen: Warner is in red-hot form, having scored 202 runs at an average above 40. His ability to provide a strong start will be crucial. He already has a century this season.
• Tim David: The middle-order batter has been on fire this season. He has a SR of 185.55 in death overs this season.
• Nathan Ellis (C): The Hurricanes captain has a superb record at this venue, taking 36 wickets in 27 games.

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Team Preview

The Melbourne Renegades are struggling this season, with key players yet to fire consistently. Tom Rogers has been their standout player with 15 wickets, but the rest of the bowling lineup needs to contribute more. Captain Will Sutherland has shown glimpses of form, but Jacob Bethell and Jake Fraser-McGurk need to fire.

Probable Playing XI for REN:

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk
2. Josh Brown
3. Tim Seifert (wk)
4. Jacob Bethell
5. Harry Dixon
6. Will Sutherland (c)
7. Tom Rogers
8. Fergus O’Neill
9. Tawanda Muyeye
10. Adam Zampa
11. Xavier Crone

Key Players to Watch for SCO:

• Will Sutherland: The young captain is a must-have in your HUR vs REN Dream11 teams.
• Tom Rogers: The pacer has been superb and is the leading wicket-taker this season, with 15 wickets at a SR of 11.80.
• Tim Seifert (wk): He has shown he can be a game changer and the venue will help his game too.

Head-to-Head Record: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades

• Matches Played: 20
• Hobart Hurricanes Wins: 11
• Melbourne Renegades Wins: 9

HUR vs REN Dream 11 Prediction, Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades

Where to Watch HUR vs REN Live?

The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and can also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.