BBL 2021/22, Match 54: HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

At the business end of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes will face Melbourne Renegades in the 54^th match on Tuesday. Hobart Hurricanes are still fighting for the playoff spot. With their 2 matches remaining they have got a massive opportunity to go through. They kept their hopes alive with a win over Sydney Thunder by 9 runs last week. With 6 wins and 6 losses, they are currently placed at the 5^th spot in the standings with 24 points.

The road is almost closed for the Melbourne Renegades as they sit at the bottom of the standings with 15 points. The chances are very slim even if they do win their remaining two matches. The scenario would have been different if they had won the previous game against the Stars.

Match Details:

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 54

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 18^th at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The batters can clear the fence quite easily on this venue as the ball comes a lot better onto the bat. Even the bowlers will get the right reward if they bowl in the right areas. Batting first is always a good option here.

Probable Playing XIs HUR vs REN:

Hobart Hurricanes

Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wk), Matthew Wade (c), D’Arcy Short, Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Melbourne Renegades

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jack Prestwidge, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for HUR vs REN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Caleb Jewell scored his 1^st half-century of the tournament in the last game against Sydney Thunder. Overall, in 8 matches in this tournament, he has scored 143 runs at a strike rate of 140.19.

Aaron Finch had seen ups and downs in this tournament. Australian white-ball skipper has scored 229 runs in 8 innings in this league at an average of 28.62.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

D’Arcy Short is the 2^nd leading run-scorer for Hurricanes in this year’s BBL. In 12 matches, he has mustered 310 runs at an average of 31 and picked up 5 wickets as well.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Sandeep Lamichhane found his rhythm in the 2^nd half of the tournament. He has scalped 7 wickets in the last 5 matches with the best figures of 2 for 22.

Kane Richardson is using all his experience and getting the right rewards as well. He has picked up 19 wickets in 10 matches in this tournament with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Ben McDermott has had a splendid tournament so far. He still maintains his top spot in the most run-scorers list with 513 runs in 10 matches.

HUR vs REN Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott (c), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (vc), Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Mackenzie Harvey, D’Arcy Short, Kane Richardson, Cameron Boyce, Sandeep Lamichhane

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Sam Harper, Shaun Marsh (c), Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, D’Arcy Short (vc), Kane Richardson, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jack Prestwidge

HUR vs REN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Peter Handscomb has scored 163 runs in 9 innings in this league at an average of 20.37. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Mackenzie Harvey has struck 231 runs in this tournament which is the most for Renegades. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Tim David has scored 18 runs in the last 2 matches, considering his current run of form it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.