Big Bash League 2018-19, Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades: Preview & Predicted XI
Hobart Hurricanes are all set to host Melbourne Renegades in the 52nd fixture of BPL 2019 edition at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
We are now at the business end of the league and all the teams will go full throttle to qualify for the playoffs. The table toppers Hobart Hurricanes are just a win away from securing their berth in the playoffs.
These two teams will be locking horns for the second time in this campaign. Melbourne Renegades won thr previous encounter by six wickets at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne.
Hobart Hurricanes have grabbed the top spot with 18 points in 12 games. They have been the most consistent side this season, having won the most number of games (9).
That said, the Hurricanes would be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to the Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets. They need to win one more game out of the remaining two to qualify for the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades have secured the third spot in the points table with 16 league points. They have emerged victorious in 8 encounters while losing 5 games in their 13 outings this season.
The Renegades won their last match against Sydney Thunder by 27 runs. Aaron Finch has led his side well under tough circumstances.
GAME DETAILS
Date: Thursday, 7 February 2019
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
League: Big Bash League 2018-19
Live Telecast: Sony Network
Online Streaming: Sonyliv.com
Recent form
Melbourne Renegades – W, W, W, L, W
Hobart Hurricanes – L, W, L, W, W
Head-to-head (last five fixtures)
Melbourne Renegades – 5, Hobart Hurricanes – 0
TEAM NEWS
Hobart Hurricanes
- They have named a 13 man squad for this match with two changes.
- Qais Ahmad joins the squad while Riley Meredith also returns from illness.
- James Faulkner has been rested for this match.
- Qais Ahmad will be in the playing 11 in place of Jarrod Freeman.
- Riley Meredith could replace James Faulkner in the playing 11.
Melbourne Renegades
- They have also announced a 13-man squad and made one change.
- Marcus Harris has joined the squad, replacing Beau Webster.
SQUADS
Hobart Hurricanes:
Matthew Wade (C), Qais Ahmad, Jofra Archer, George Bailey, Alex Doolan, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Simon Milenko, David Moody, Tom Rogers, Clive Rose, D’Arcy Short.
Melbourne Renegades:
Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Boyce, Dan Christian, Tom Cooper, Harry Gurney, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Richardson, Chris Tremain, Jack Wildermuth.
KEY PLAYERS
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade(w/c)
D'Arcy Short
Ben McDermott
Melbourne Renegades
Aaron Finch (c)
Sam Harper
Daniel Christian
Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade(w/c)
D'Arcy Short
Caleb Jewell
Ben McDermott
George Bailey
Simon Milenko
Riley Meredith
Jofra Archer
Clive Rose
Qais Ahmad
David Moody
Melbourne Renegades
Mackenzie Harvey
Aaron Finch (c)
Marcus Harris
Sam Harper (w)
Mohammad Nabi
Tom Cooper
Daniel Christian
Cameron Boyce
Kane Richardson
Harry Gurney
Chris Tremain