Match Details:
The 10th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
This match will start at 5:40 AM IST (11:10 AM local time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades had similar starts to their 2020-21 Big Bash League campaign. Having their eyes fixed on what can be their maiden BBL title, both teams started off with a win. Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Sixers, while Melbourne Renegades got the better of Perth Scorchers.
Hobart then went on the beat Adelaide Strikers, but suffered a defeat against the very same opposition in their third game. Renegades’ joy was short-lived as well, as Sydney Sixers handed them a thrashing in what was their second game. Coming on the back of defeats, both sides will be desperate to get their campaigns back on track.
HUR vs REN Weather Report for Match 10:
The weather will be cold at Hobart, with the temperature expected to be around 14 °C. The chances of precipitation are only 10%.
Pitch Report:
This pitch at Hobart will help the batsmen more than the bowlers. The teams batting first should have a target of at least 175 in mind.
Average first innings score:
172 (In 4 BBL 2020-21 matches)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 3
Injury & Availability News
Hobart Hurricanes have included Keemo Paul & Mitch Owen in their team.
Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmed are included in Melbourne Renegades’ team. Benny Howell and Aaron Finch will not be available for this game.
HUR vs REN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Will Jacks, Colin Ingram, Ben McDermott, Peter Handscomb (C & WK), Tim David, James Faulkner, Nathan Ellis, Keemo Paul, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.
Bench:
Wil Parker, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Johan Botha, Macalister Wright, David Moody, Keemo Paul, Mitch Owen.
Melbourne Renegades:
Shaun Marsh (C), Sam Harper (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Beau Webster, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Peter Hatzoglou.
Bench:
Jon Holland, Brody Couch.
HUR vs REN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Shaun Marsh has been in good touch with the bat. He has scored 75 runs in the 2 games his team has played in this season’s BBL so far, which includes one half-century.
For the Hurricanes, Colin Ingram has been the pillar of the batting order. He has amassed 126 runs in 3 games, which came at an average of over 40 and a strike rate of over 130.
As for the bowling unit, James Faulkner has been the star performer. He has picked up 7 wickets and has an economy rate of under 7 runs per over.
D’Arcy Short has amassed 74 runs in 3 games, at an average of almost 25 and a strike rate in excess of 135. Though he hasn’t got a wicket yet, Short has been rolling his arm over in this season’s BBL.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Option: James Faulkner, Colin Ingram
Vice-Captain Option: Shaun Marsh, D’Arcy Short
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Peter Handscomb
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh (VC), Tim David, Colin Ingram
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner (C), Mohammad Nabi, Beau Webster
Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Harper
Batsmen – Shaun Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Ben McDermott, Colin Ingram (C)
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner (VC), Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers – Riley Meredith, Josh Lalor, Noor Ahmed
Expert Advice:
Peter Hatzoglou has picked up 4 wickets in 2 games and has maintained an average of less than 9 runs per over. He can be a great budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Today’s HUR vs REN Probable Winners:
Melbourne Renegades are expected to win this match.
