Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Prediction: Hurricanes are looking for first win

Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades are going head to head in the 13th Match of Big Bash League at Blundstone Arena, Australia on 23 Dec 2023. Hurricanes are still looking for the first win in this season. Who will win this game of cricket?

The Hurricanes have not had a successful start to their campaign, losing both of their games and currently sitting in the bottom 3 of the points table. In order to have a chance at qualifying, they need to bounce back quickly in the shortened group stage.

Despite having talented batsmen in their lineup, the Hurricanes' batting has not been particularly impressive. Opening the batting, Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott will be looking to provide a strong start for the team. The middle order consists of quality batsmen such as Sam Hain, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Mitchell Owen. While Hain has struggled with form, Chaudhary performed well in the last match, scoring 40 runs even though the team lost.

The team's finishers, Tim David and Corey Anderson, have not yet reached their full potential. Opening the bowling with the new ball will be Chris Jordan and Nathan Ellis, with Anderson joining as the third seamer. Left-arm spinner Patrick Dooley, who performed well in the previous Big Bash League, has yet to take a wicket in the two matches.

Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wk), Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Choudhary, Mitchell Owen, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Billy Stanlake

Similar to the Hobart Hurricanes, the Melbourne Renegades have not yet achieved a victory in this season. Due to a canceled match against the Scorchers, the Renegades currently have only one point and are positioned 5th on the league table. Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke will be the opening batsmen for the Renegades in this game. De Kock, who performed exceptionally well in the ODI World Cup, was dismissed without scoring in his first match of the season on Thursday, while Clarke has been unable to reach double digits in both of his previous matches. The middle order of the team includes strong performers such as Jake Fraser-McGurk and Will Sutherland, who have been consistent with their batting. It is crucial for the team that at least one of them plays a significant innings. The batting lineup also features Aaron Finch, Nic Maddinson, and Jonathan Wells. As for the bowling attack, it consists of Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, and Will Sutherland in the seam department, while Adam Zampa and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the team's specialist spinners.

Quinton de Kock (wk), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson (c), Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

The team that wins the coin toss will most likely choose to bowl first. The pitch at the Bellerive Oval is generally favourable for batting, with an average first-inning score of approximately 170. However, the seamers will initially benefit from some movement in the ball. Therefore, the batsmen must exercise caution before taking risks. The weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius.

Both teams have performed poorly so far and have yet to secure a victory. However, based on their performances, we believe that the Renegades hold a slight advantage in this match. They possess a stronger batting lineup, featuring a few batsmen in good form. Additionally, the Renegades have a well-rounded bowling attack. As a result, we recommend betting on the Melbourne Renegades to win this match.