HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2021-22, Match 54: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for HUR vs REN Dream11 Contest:
Hobart Hurricanes will be facing Melbourne Renegades in Match 54 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 on Tuesday (January 17).
The fixture will be played at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne with both teams eyeing a victory.
While eighth-placed Renegades are out of the playoffs race with only 3 wins in their 13 matches, the Hurricanes are positioned fifth with six wins from 12 matches and must win to ensure their place in the final round of the competition.
Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes – Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wk), Matthew Wade (c), D Arcy Short, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Thomas Rogers, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Wil Parker
Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper (wk), Jack Prestwidge, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan
Weather Update: Partly cloudy; 32 degrees C; wind 14 km/h
Pitch Report: Expect a good batting surface with decent enough pace and bounce.
HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction
Can Hurricanes secure victory over Renegades in the HUR vs REN Dream11 BBL encounter?
The Hurricanes look firm favourites for the contest against the Renegades, having displayed stronger form and talent depth throughout the competition. They also clinched a comfortable victory over Sydney Thunder in their last match, while the Renegades lost badly to Melbourne Stars.
HUR vs REN Dream11 Captaincy Picks
Ben McDermott (10.5 credits): McDermott has been tremendous with the bat for Hurricanes, top-scoring their runs-chart with 521 runs at an average of 57 and a strike-rate of 154.21.
Kane Richardson (9.5 credits): Richardson stands at the top of the bowling charts for Renegades, having taken 19 scalps at an economy rate of 8.21.
Matthew Wade (9 credits): Wade produced a terrific knock of 83 in Hurricanes’ victory over the Thunder last game. The wicketkeeper-batter has now made 260 runs in BBL 2021-22 with a strike-rate of 142.07.
HUR vs REN Dream11 Budget Picks
Zahir Khan (8.5 credits): Khan has taken 12 wickets from his 12 outings for Renegades this Australian summer, while going for 8.45 runs per over.
Sandeep Lamichhane (8.5 credits): Lamichhane has also taken 12 wickets from his 12 outings for Hurricanes this season, conceding runs with an economy rate of 7.42.
Caleb Jewell (8.5 credits): After struggling in his first seven outings of the tournament, Jewell showed encouraging signs of returning to form with a fifty (51) in Hurricanes’ win over Thunder.
Mega League Team for HUR vs REN Dream11 Contest
Matthew Wade (wk & vc), Ben McDermott (wk & c), Aaron Finch, Caleb Jewell, M Harvey, D Short, J Thompson, Kane Richardson, Zahir Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, R Meredith
Small/Head to Head Team for HUR vs REN Dream11 Contest
Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott (wk & c), Aaron Finch, Caleb Jewell, M Harvey, D Short, J Thompson, Kane Richardson (vc), Zahir Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, R Meredith