The Big Bash League action rolls into late December with a fascinating clash as the Hobart Hurricanes host the Melbourne Renegades on the 29th. The reigning champions continue to set the pace early in the season, while the Renegades arrive desperate to climb off the bottom of the ladder and square the ledger against a side that already beat them once this campaign.
Big Bash League (BBL15) Hurricanes vs Renegades Betting Tips
Ninja Stadium, Monday 29th December, 7:15pm AEDT
Hobart Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have picked up right where they left off last season, sitting at 3 and 1 through the opening rounds and looking every bit like a side built to defend their title. Their only blemish so far came against the Stars, but they bounced back in style last time out with an impressive win over the Scorchers in Perth. Bowling first, Hobart were disciplined and relentless, keeping Perth to 8/150 with Rishad Hossain the standout, claiming 3 for 33 from his four overs.
The chase was less straightforward. Hobart found themselves in early trouble before Nikhil Chaudhary and Tim David combined for a crucial 63 run partnership to steady the innings and guide the Hurricanes home with three balls to spare. The major concern heading into this clash is David’s injury, which will rule him out. Matthew Wade is expected to return to help fill that void, but losing one of the competition’s premier finishers is a significant blow to Hobart’s middle order firepower.
Melbourne Renegades
The Renegades may be sitting at the foot of the ladder, but at 1 and 1 they remain firmly in the mix and will not be overly discouraged by their position. They opened their season with a confidence boosting win over the Heat before falling to the Hurricanes in their most recent outing on the 21st of December, a result they will be keen to avenge.
Tim Seifert has been the clear standout with the bat, smashing a brilliant 102 in the win over Brisbane before backing it up with a solid 34 against Hobart. The Renegades also boast a bowling attack loaded with experience and pedigree, led by Adam Zampa’s world class leg spin and supported by Fergus O’Neill, Gurinder Sandhu and Jason Behrendorff. On their day, this group is capable of putting any batting line up under serious pressure.
Match Prediction
Hobart deserve their place near the top of the table and remain a tough proposition at home, but the absence of Tim David looms large. His ability to change games in a handful of overs is difficult to replace, even with Wade’s experience returning to the line up.
The Renegades, meanwhile, come into this match fresh after a solid break and with plenty of motivation after their earlier loss to the Hurricanes. Their bowling attack is stacked with proven performers who thrive in big moments, and their batting has genuine match winners capable of taking control. With Hobart slightly weakened and Melbourne well rested, the lean is Renegades to win on the road, handing the champions another reminder that no game comes easy in BBL15.
Melbourne Stars to Win
$1.70 (2 Units)
BBL Hurricanes vs Renegades Prop Bet
Mohammad Rizwan to score 25+ runs shapes as a strong player prop on Monday night. After a quiet start against the Heat, he showed signs of finding his rhythm in the second game against the Hurricanes, scoring 32 off 26 and looking far more comfortable at the crease. As one of the premier T20 batters in the world, Rizwan thrives once he gets time to build an innings, and on a Hobart surface that generally rewards clean stroke play, he is well placed to turn that momentum into another solid contribution and clear a modest runs line.
