The anticipation builds for the upcoming 13th match of the Big Bash League 2023. Set to take place on Saturday, December 23, 2023, this showdown features a clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Melbourne Renegades previously dominated Hobart Hurricanes from BBL1 to BBL8, securing victory in 6 out of 8 matches.
However, since 2018, Hobart Hurricanes have undergone a significant turnaround, winning 7 out of their last 9 matches. Both the teams have not won a single match this season and would like to get some points on the board with a win.
Accumulating 2 points in this match is crucial for both teams to fine-tune their form, especially for Hobart Hurricanes, who currently find themselves struggling near the bottom, with only the Melbourne Stars below them in the standings.
Match Details
Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes
Competition: Big Bash League, 2023-2024
Date: 23rd Dec 2023
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia
Pitch Report
Anticipated as a batting paradise, the pitch at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart is poised to set the stage for a high-scoring clash between two formidable teams. Negotiating the expansive boundaries proves challenging, requiring effective ball striking or leveraging the prevalent windy conditions to hit the ball in the desired direction.
Possible Playing XI:
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade (C & WK), Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith, and Billy Stanlake.
Melbourne Renegades
Nick Maddinson (Captain), Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock (Wicket-Keeper), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jake Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Ben McDermott, Quinton de Kock
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk (C), Celeb Jewell, Tim David
All-Rounders: Will Sutherland (VC), Corey Anderson, Nick Maddinson
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Nathan Ellis
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Ben McDermott, Quinton de Kock (C)
Batters: J Fraser-McGurk, Celeb Jewell, Tim David
All-Rounders: Will Sutherland (VC), Corey Anderson, Nick Maddinson, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis