The Big Bash League 2025-26 continues with Match 8, where Melbourne Renegades (REN) take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR). The match will be played on December 21, 2025, at 1:45 PM IST at Simonds Stadium.
Both teams have already shown their strengths early in the season, and this clash promises exciting cricket for fantasy players and fans.
REN vs HUR Match Details
| Match | REN vs HUR – Match 8 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Simonds Stadium, South Geelong |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Points Table Status (Before Match 8)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Last Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | W |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | L, W |
Renegades have started strongly, while Hurricanes are still finding consistency.
Melbourne Renegades Team Preview
Melbourne Renegades come into this match after a 14-run win in their previous game.
- Tim Seifert played a match-winning knock of 102 runs off 56 balls
- Ollie Peake supported well with 57 runs
- Will Sutherland (3 wickets) and Jason Behrendorff (2 wickets) led the bowling
Strengths of REN
- Explosive top order
- Strong pace bowling
- All-round options in middle overs
Key Players – REN
- Batters: Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake
- Bowlers: Will Sutherland, Jason Behrendorff
Hobart Hurricanes Team Preview
Hobart Hurricanes are coming after an 8-wicket loss, but there were positives.
- Ben McDermott scored 69 runs
- Tim David added valuable runs in the middle
- Rishad Hossain impressed with 2 wickets
Strengths of HUR
- Power hitters in middle order
- Multiple bowling options
- Experience in pressure situations
Key Players – HUR
- Batters: Ben McDermott, Tim David
- Bowlers: Billy Stanlake, Rishad Hossain
Head-to-Head Record (REN vs HUR)
| Matches | REN Won | HUR Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Hobart Hurricanes hold a slight historical edge, but current form favours Renegades.
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades (REN)
- Josh Brown
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Ollie Peake
- Hassan Khan
- Will Sutherland
- Matthew Spoors
- Fergus O’Neill
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Jason Behrendorff
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR)
- Mitchell Owen
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Rehan Ahmed
- Ben McDermott (WK)
- Tim David
- Matthew Wade
- Chris Jordan
- Nathan Ellis
- Rishad Hossain
- Riley Meredith
- Billy Stanlake
Must-Have Fantasy Picks
From Melbourne Renegades
- Top Batters: Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake
- Top Bowlers: Will Sutherland, Jason Behrendorff
From Hobart Hurricanes
- Top Batters: Ben McDermott, Tim David
- Top Bowlers: Billy Stanlake, Rishad Hossain
Pitch Report & Weather – Simonds Stadium
Pitch Report
- Flat pitch with good bounce
- Batters enjoy stroke play early
- Spinners get grip later in the innings
- Par scores:
- Low: 140
- Medium: 160
- High: 180
Weather Update
- Overcast conditions
- High humidity (around 70%)
- Strong winds may affect big shots
- Swing bowlers could benefit early
Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Small League
- Tim Seifert
- Ollie Peake
- Ben McDermott
- Tim David
Grand League (Differential Picks)
- Will Sutherland
- Jason Behrendorff
- Billy Stanlake
- Rishad Hossain
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Based on current form, batting depth, and bowling balance, Melbourne Renegades look stronger.
Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win Match 8
FAQs
Q1. Who are the key players for REN?
Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake, Will Sutherland, Jason Behrendorff.
Q2. Who are the key players for HUR?
Ben McDermott, Tim David, Billy Stanlake, Rishad Hossain.
Q3. How is the pitch at Simonds Stadium?
It is batter-friendly early, with help for spinners and cutters later.
Q4. Best captain picks for REN vs HUR Dream11?
Tim Seifert, Ollie Peake, Ben McDermott, Tim David.
