Hobart will host the 15th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. Hobart has the consolation of home conditions, while Renegades will seek a complete performance in away game.

 

Hobart Hurricanes

 

The Hobart Hurricanes have shown signs of brightness at certain patches in the initial games this season, and it has mainly been because of a strong top order that has provided blistering starts in almost all of the games. The middle order has not converted most of the opportunities set up, costing the team valuable moments along the way. Their bowling has been effective in splashes, but it is the death overs that's there to watch. Playing at home, Hurricanes would be upbeat to put in a much more complete performance.

 

Melbourne Renegades

 

Dependence on the bowling attack has really been their forte thus far, to keep them in the game when their batting has not delivered well enough with big scores. The batting line-up has been wanting consistency, especially in the middle overs, thus proving to need a lot more from the other players across the board. With that early strike with the ball, the Renegades have the skills needed to take on Hobart.

 

HH vs MR Match Details

 

HH vs MR BBL Match Details
Match	Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades 15th Match
Date and Time	Monday, December 29; 1:45 p.m. IST
Venue	Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-Star Sports Network; Livestream-JioHotstar

 

HH vs MR Pitch Report

 

The Hobart pitch generally has good bounce and carry early on. It helps fast bowlers with the new ball during the first part of the innings. Batting then becomes easier for those who spend time on the crease in the second half of the game. Spin can have a part in the middle overs, but pace is expected to be more important. A first-innings score of 165-175 is likely to be competitive.

 

HH vs MR Weather Report

 

The weather forecast indicates clear skies for the match day in Hobart. There is no anticipated rain; it is expected that temperatures will range from 15 °C to 20 °C. Under such conditions, a complete game can be played without interruptions.

 

HH vs MR Head-to-Head Records

 

HH vs MR head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	22
Won by Hobart Hurricanes	13
Won by Melbourne Renegades	09
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

HH vs MR 15th BBL Probable XI

 

• Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith.

 

• Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (c), Fergus O Neill, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff

 

Players To Watch Out For In the HH vs MR 15th BBL Match

 

• Ben McDermott | HH: Ben McDermott, a player in terrific form, has been performing brilliantly in the middle order for Hobart Hurricanes scoring 165 runs at an average of 55 at a strike rate of 132, which plays an even more pivotal role in the future scheme of things for the Hobart Hurricanes after the departure of big-hitter Tim David.

 

• Chris Jordan | HH: Chris Jordan has been another prime performer for the Hobarts with the ball. The all-rounder of considerable experience has picked up six wickets from four matches, mostly bowling in the difficult overs. He is averaging 21.5 with a strike rate of once in 15 balls, which makes him quite a potent threat during the death overs.

 

• Tim Seifert | MR: Tim Seifert has provided a strong start to the season with the bat for Melbourne Renegades. He scored a century in the first game and has scored 136 in just two matches thus far. With an average of 68 and a strike rate of impressive 176.62, he will be extremely crucial in a batting lineup that has so far been lack of consistency.

 

• Jason Behrendorff | MR: Jason Behrendorff has continued to do well in the Big Bash League no matter what side he plays for. The left-arm pacer has taken another 4 wickets in 2 games at an average of 17.25 this season, proving his worth with the new ball once again.

 

HH vs MR Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first on all three occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In 56 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 26 victories, while the team chasing has won in 30 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first to get the maximum help.

 

HH vs MR Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: HH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• MR Total: 160-175
• Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: MR (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• HH Total: 170-185
• Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes

 

Who will win today's HH vs MR 15th BBL T20 match?

 

Home advantage, slightly better batting depth, and recent performances make Hobart Hurricanes look better placed to win this match. Melbourne Renegades, however, can still be a threat if they get early wickets but slightly favour Hobart.