BBL 2025-26: Match 8, REN vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes?

Melbourne Renegades will face Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 on Sunday, December 21, at Simonds Stadium, Geelong.

The Melbourne  Renegades came into the game on the back of a 14-run win in their opening fixture, powered by a century from Tim Seifert. They will look to continue their high-scoring form and maintain their winning momentum against the Hobart Hurricanes.

Hobart Hurricanes, meanwhile, secured a four-wicket victory in their first game of the season through a collective team effort, opening their account in the points table. They will aim to continue their winning run on the road and challenge the hosts with a strong performance.

Match Details

Simonds Stadium — Pitch Report

Simonds Stadium hosted its first-ever BBL match earlier this season, and it turned out to be a high-scoring encounter. The pitch is expected to largely favour the batters, allowing runs to be scored at a brisk rate. Bowlers will need to be disciplined with their lengths and lines, as any loose deliveries are likely to be punished by the batters.

REN vs HUR — Head-to-Head Record in T20s

REN vs HUR — Predicted Playing 11s

Melbourne Renegades:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Oliver Peake, Will Sutherland (c), Matthew Spoors, Hassan Khan, Gurinder Sandhu, Fergus O Neill, Jason Behrendorff

Hobart Hurricanes:

Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake

REN vs HUR — Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter — Tim Seifert

Tim Seifert could be the standout batter in this clash. He smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 182.14 in the opening match, producing a masterclass that completely dominated the opposition bowlers. Seifert will look to carry that form forward and deliver another big-scoring performance.

Probable Best Bowler — Billy Stanlake

Billy Stanlake could be the standout bowler in this clash. He has already picked up three wickets in the BBL 2025-26 and will look to deliver another impactful performance. His four-over spell will be crucial, as the batters’ ability to handle Stanlake’s pace could play a key role in determining the outcome of the contest.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match