BBL 2025-26 Match 15: HUR vs REN head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are set to clash with the Melbourne Renegades (REN) in Match No. 15 of the BBL 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval on Monday, December 29. The Hurricanes will be looking to strengthen their position near the top, while the Renegades try to get out of the bottom of the table.

The Hobart Hurricanes had an impressive season so far, winning three out of their four matches played. They had a setback in their second game, but after that, they bounced back well, sitting second on the points table with six points in hand. Ben McDermott and Nikhil Chaudhary have led the batting unit, while the leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has impressed with the ball.

The Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency in the competition. After starting the season with a win, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Hurricanes which badly hurt their net run rate. Tim Seifert and Ollie Peake have scored most of the runs, while Jason Behrendorff has been the standout bowler in an otherwise underperforming attack.

HUR vs REN Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 21
  
• Hobart Hurricanes Won: 12
  
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 9
  
• Tied/No Result: 0

HUR vs REN: Pitch Report

The pitch at Bellerive Oval usually offers a balanced contest. The fast bowlers get very good bounce and movement, and thus a power play is very crucial. As play proceeds, those who are able to get into the middle can play aggressively. The spinners may not get much turn, but variations can be very useful to them. A score between 165 and 175 is considered competitive here.

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HUR vs REN: Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (WK), Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (C), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Fergus O’Neill, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff