HUR vs REN Match Preview – The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 continues its summer of fireworks as the Hobart Hurricanes host the Melbourne Renegades in a high-stakes Match 15 at Bellerive Oval. The Hurricanes, currently sitting second on the table with three wins from four games, look to extend their dominant home streak. Meanwhile, the Renegades are searching for consistency, having lost 11 of their past 12 matches played outside Victoria.
HUR vs REN Match Details
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 15 |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Time | 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local) |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar |
HUR vs REN Head-to-Head Records
The Hobart Hurricanes have historically had the upper hand in this rivalry, particularly in recent times.
Total Matches Played: 22
Hobart Hurricanes Won: 13
Melbourne Renegades Won: 9
Recent Form: Hobart has won 11 of their last 14 encounters against Melbourne.
HUR vs REN Pitch Report: Bellerive Oval
Traditionally known as a paradise for stroke-makers, Bellerive Oval offers a true surface where the ball comes onto the bat beautifully.
Batting Advantage: Chasing is statistically favored, with teams batting second winning over 65% of recent BBL games at this venue.
Scoring Trends: The average first-innings score has risen to 173 this year.
Bowling Impact: Fast bowlers may find assistance with the new ball, but the surface typically flattens out, making discipline crucial during the middle overs.
HUR vs REN Weather Report
The forecast for Hobart on December 29 is ideal for cricket.
Conditions: Cloudy skies are expected throughout the day and evening.
Temperature: High of 23°C and low of 13°C.
Rain Probability: There is a minimal 10% chance of rain, ensuring the match likely remains uninterrupted.
HUR vs REN Probable Playing 11
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott (wk), Macalister Wright, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Matthew Wade.
(Note: Tim David is expected to miss this match due to an injury sustained against the Scorchers.)
Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff, Sam Elliott.
HUR vs REN Match Prediction
The Hobart Hurricanes enter as the strong favorites with a 56-59% win probability. They currently hold an eight-match winning streak at Bellerive Oval and previously defeated the Renegades by seven wickets earlier this season. While the Renegades possess explosive talent in Josh Brown and Tim Seifert, their struggle to win outside Victoria makes them underdogs against a balanced Hobart pace battery.
