Match 15 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 brings an important clash between the defending champions Hobart Hurricanes and the former champions Melbourne Renegades.
The match will be played at Bellerive Oval on Monday afternoon.
Hobart Hurricanes are pushing hard for the top spot on the points table, while Melbourne Renegades are struggling at the bottom and will be eager to bounce back after losing to the Hurricanes in their previous meeting.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades (Match 15) |
| Date | Monday, 29 December 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Match Preview
Hobart Hurricanes – Team Form
Hobart Hurricanes are in excellent form, having won three of their four matches so far. They are currently second on the points table with six points and are coming off a strong win against Perth Scorchers.
Their bowling attack has been outstanding, with Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, and Rishad Hossain consistently taking wickets. With the bat, Ben McDermott and Tim David have played key roles in pressure situations.
Melbourne Renegades – Team Form
Melbourne Renegades are at the bottom of the table with one win from two matches. They lost their previous match against the Hurricanes by seven wickets and will be keen to take revenge.
Renegades will rely heavily on Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mohammad Rizwan to provide runs, while bowlers like Adam Zampa and Jason Behrendorff must step up.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 13 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 9 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | L, W, L, W, W |
| Melbourne Renegades | L, L, W, W, L |
Pitch & Weather Report – Bellerive Oval
Weather Update
- Temperature: 20–22°C
- Humidity: 35–40%
- Rain Chance: 0% (clear weather)
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- New ball helps fast bowlers
- Chasing teams have done well here
Chasing Record
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Winning Percentage | 53% |
| Advantage | Chasing teams |
Bellerive Oval – T20 Ground Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Batting First Wins | 9 |
| Batting Second Wins | 11 |
| Tie/No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 149 |
| Highest Score | 213/4 |
| Lowest Score | 117 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes
- Mitchell Owen
- Tim Ward
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Ben McDermott (WK)
- Tim David
- Macalister Wright
- Rehan Ahmed
- Chris Jordan
- Nathan Ellis (C)
- Rishad Hossain
- Riley Meredith
Melbourne Renegades
- 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
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Small League – Safe Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Tim Seifert
- Rishad Hossain
- Jason Behrendorff
These players offer consistency and are good choices for small leagues.
Grand League – Differential Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Chris Jordan
- Will Sutherland
- Tim David
- Ben McDermott
High-impact players who can change the game quickly.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Hobart Hurricanes are clearly the better team in form, especially with their strong bowling attack and home advantage. Their recent performances show better balance in both batting and bowling departments.
Melbourne Renegades need a special effort from their top order to challenge the Hurricanes, but that looks difficult at the moment.
Predicted Winner: Hobart Hurricanes
Injury Update
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | No injury concerns |
| Hobart Hurricanes | No injury concerns |
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