Soon, the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes are facing off in the Big Bash League (BBL|13). It's at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
Soon, the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes are facing off in the Big Bash League (BBL|13). It’s at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The Hurricanes hope to win to stay in the top four. The Renegades want some wins to end the season well. They’ve struggled up to now. The game is on Thursday, January 4. The bat flip is at 6.30pm AEDT. The first ball is at 7.15pm AEDT.
The Hobart Hurricanes have dominated the Melbourne Renegades in recent matchups, winning eight of their last 10 encounters after a slow start. The Hurricanes have been outstanding in the field, dropping only one catch in BBL|13, while the Renegades have struggled with five drops in their last three games alone. Ben McDermott of the Hurricanes has excelled at Marvel Stadium, scoring 375 runs at an average of 75 in six innings, including two centuries. Tim David and Caleb Jewell are nearing 1000 BBL runs, with David boasting the highest strike rate in competition history. However, Jewell has struggled against the Renegades. Peter Siddle of the Renegades is on the verge of 100 BBL wickets, needing just two more to reach the milestone.
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You can watch the live match on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports or stay updated with live scores, star moments, latest news and reviews on cricket.com.au, CA Live app, or the Big Bash app. This exciting face-off between two powerful teams takes place at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson (c), Will Sutherland (vc), Jordan Cox (England), Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Harry Dixon, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Ruwantha Kellapotha, Shaun Marsh, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa.
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Corey Anderson (USA), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Sam Hain (England), Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright.
Hobart Hurricanes lord over Melbourne Renegades, with eight victories in the last 10 games. Impressively, the Hurricanes have dropped only one ball in BBL|13 compared to the Renegade’s five. The Hurricanes’ Ben McDermott shines at Marvel Stadium with 375 runs in six innings, including two impressive centuries. Teammates Tim David and Caleb Jewell are closing in on 1000 BBL runs. David holds the record for the fastest runs. Yet, Jewell has had some rough times with the Renegades. On the Renegades side, Peter Siddle is just two wickets short of touching the 100 BBL wicket landmark.