By Zainab Shafiq 
On December 23rd, the Hobart Hurricanes will clash with the Melbourne Renegades in the 13th match at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The cricket action kicks off at 08:15 AM GMT, promising an evening spectacle for local fans at 07:15 PM.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Match Preview
Heading into Match 13 of the Big Bash League 2023-24, both the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades are striving for a crucial victory to improve their standings on the points table. The Hobart Hurricanes, currently at the seventh position with an NRR of -1.114, are yet to secure a win in the tournament, making this encounter vital for their campaign. On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades, with an NRR of -0.631 and one point from a No Result, aim to bounce back from their early setbacks and register their first win.
With both teams facing challenges, this match presents an opportunity for redemption and a chance to climb the points ladder. The Hurricanes will be banking on their key players to deliver a standout performance, while the Renegades will seek a comprehensive team effort to secure a much-needed victory.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Weather Report
The weather for the Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Renegades match at Bellerive Oval is expected to be clear and crisp, with a temperature of 13°C and a RealFeel® matching at 13°C.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval’s pitch is likely to offer batsmen good bounce and pace, while the bowlers, especially pacers, could find assistance with a hint of movement.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Predicted XI
Melbourne Renegades: Quinto de Kock (WK), Nic Maddinson (C), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Sam Hain, Ben McDermott (WK), Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhry, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis (C), Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Billy Stanelake
Dream11 Team for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades
Quinton de Kock (WK), Sam Hain, Ben McDermott (WK), Joe Clarke, Tim David, Aaron FInch, Will Sutherland, Nathan Ellis, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Adam Zampa
Where to Watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |