• Match: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 25th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
• Date and Time: January 04, 08:15 am GMT/ 01:45 pm IST / 07:15 pm local time
• Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Melbourne Renegades: Following their initial win in Match 18, Melbourne Renegades couldn’t sustain the momentum, succumbing to another loss in the recent Melbourne derby. They’ve faced defeat by Hobart Hurricanes earlier in the season, and there’s little indication that the Renegades will secure a victory in the upcoming game.

Hobart Hurricanes: On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes are on an upward trajectory, securing two wins in their last three matches. Their commanding display against Sydney Thunder on New Year’s Day has propelled them up the table, fostering a positive mindset as they approach the Docklands Stadium for the next fixture.

Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (Captain), Quinton de Kock (Wicket-Keeper), Shaun Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Jonathan Wells, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle.

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (Captain), Matthew Wade (Wicket-Keeper), Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith.

A victory for Hobart Hurricanes in this fixture would narrow the gap on the top four teams and potentially place Melbourne Renegades at the bottom of the table. While a win for the Renegades is not implausible, given their previous success against Adelaide Strikers at the Docklands Stadium, our prediction leans towards Hobart Hurricanes to maintain their impressive form and emerge victorious in this encounter.

Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to beat Melbourne Renegades

Historically, at the Docklands Stadium, the team batting second has emerged victorious in approximately 54.7% of T20 games. Based on this trend, our prediction suggests that both sides, if winning the toss, would likely opt to field first in this upcoming match.

Typically, the average first innings score on this pitch exceeds 160, indicating a track favorable for batting. Moreover, spinners tend to find some support at the Docklands Stadium. Based on these conditions, a score beyond 180 is deemed sufficient to secure a win in the game.

As per the forecast, no rain is anticipated during this match; however, expect notably high humidity levels. Cloudy conditions are expected with the game commencing at a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

• Stadium: Docklands Stadium
• City: Melbourne
• Capacity: 48,000
• Ends: Lockett End, Coventry End
• Hosts to: Australia