BBL 2025-26: Match 15, Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s HUR vs REN Match?
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2025/26 Match 15 at Hobart, with form and history favouring the hosts.
The Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Renegades in Match 15 of the Big Bash League 2025/26 season on Monday, December 29, in Hobart.
The game will be played at Bellerive Oval, also known as Ninja Stadium, with the first ball set for 1:45 PM IST. The defending champions Hurricanes come in with confidence, while the Renegades are desperate to turn their season around.
Hobart have made a strong start to their title defence. They have won three of their first four matches and sit second on the points table. Their performances have been steady, and they have found ways to win even when under pressure.
The Renegades, on the other hand, are struggling. They are placed near the bottom of the table and are still searching for consistency. A win in Hobart would give them much needed momentum and help them stay in the race.
Recent history heavily favours the Hurricanes. They have won 11 of the last 14 matches against the Renegades. Just last week, Hobart beat Melbourne by seven wickets in a one sided contest on December 21.
The venue also works in Hobart’s favour. The Hurricanes are on an eight match winning streak at Bellerive Oval. The pitch is usually good for batting, with the average first innings score close to 165. Chasing has often been easier here, so the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Much will depend on Hurricanes opener Ben McDermott, who has scored the most runs in matches between these two sides. His ability to score quickly at the top sets the tone for Hobart.
For the Renegades, the spotlight will be on Mohammad Rizwan, whose experience can anchor the batting, and Adam Zampa, who remains their key wicket taker in the middle overs.
With form, conditions, and history on their side, Hobart start as clear favourites. But a strong showing from the Renegades could make this contest closer than expected.
Match Details
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 15 |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM Local |
| TV/Streaming | Star Sports Network & JioCinema |
HUR vs REN Head-to-Head Records
| Hobart Hurricanes | 12 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 9 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes Probable XI
- Mitchell Owen
- Tim Ward
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Ben McDermott (WK)
- Tim David
- Macalister Wright
- Rehan Ahmed
- Chris Jordan
- Nathan Ellis (C)
- Rishad Hossain
- Riley Meredith
Melbourne Renegades Probable XI
- Josh Brown
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Oliver Peake
- Hassan Khan
- Will Sutherland (C)
- Fergus O’Neill
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Adam Zampa
- Jason Behrendorff
Note: These are expected line-ups and official teams may vary.
HUR vs REN Match Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes go into BBL 2025–26 Match 15 as clear favourites against the Melbourne Renegades on Monday, December 29, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes have looked the stronger side so far, enjoy a clear edge in head-to-head meetings, and will also bank on the comfort of playing at home.
