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 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 XIs

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

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 (HUR):

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

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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