MR vs HB Big Bash League Match Preview:

Melbourne Renegades are all set to face Hobart Hurricanes in Match No. 8 of the Big Bash League 2025 at Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Melbourne Renegades enter this match on a winning streak. They won their opening match against Brisbane Heat by 14 runs and have secured the second spot in the point table.

Meanwhile, the Hobart Hurricanes come into this match after a defeat against the Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets. Batting first, the Hurricanes posted a decent total of 158 runs, which the Melbourne Stars successfully chased. Now, they aim to make a strong comeback. This promises to be a thrilling match between these two sides.

MR vs HB Recent Performance:

MR vs HB Big Bash League Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 

• Match: MR vs HB Match 8

• Date: 21 Dec. 2025

• Match Start Time: 1:45 PM IST

• Stadium/Venue: Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Live Score: cricketwinner.com

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

MR vs HB Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

MR vs HB Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather in Victoria is partly cloudy, with a low possibility of rain. The temperature will hover around 18.0°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 141 and 145 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Australia Stats: 

Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, has a batting-friendly wicket with pace assistance. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

MR vs HB Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Melbourne Renegades (MR) Probable 11:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Matthew Spoors, Fergus O'Neill, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff

Hobart Hurricanes (HB) Probable 11:

Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake

MR vs HB- Top Picks from MR

MR vs HB- Top Picks from HB

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Tim Seifert (MR) is an explosive opener who delivered an excellent century of 102 runs off just 56 balls in the previous encounter.

Will Sutherland (MR) impressed with the ball in the last outing, picking up 3 wickets and making an immediate impact.

Ben McDermott (HB) was the top run scorer in the previous match, smashing 69 runs in 52 balls. He is a profitable pick.

Chris Jordan (HB) is a key all-rounder in the HB squad. His all-around capabilities make him a valuable player.

MR vs HB Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

MR vs HB Fantasy Team Suggestion: 

MR vs HB Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

MR vs HB Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

The Melbourne Renegades are expected to win this match. Melbourne Renegades won their first game and have a good record at this venue.

MR vs HB Match 8 FAQ

Who is likely to win the MR vs HB match today?

Melbourne Renegades (MR) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Hobart Hurricanes

Who are the top fantasy picks for the MR vs HB Dream11 team?

Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Ben McDermott, Chris Jordan, Billy Stanlake and Ollie Peake

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 141 and 145 runs.