Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades taking place? Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades will take place on Tuesday 18^th January, 2022 at 08:15 (UK)

Where is Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades taking place? Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades will take place at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

What is the expected weather for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades? 20c in partly cloudy skies

Where can I get tickets for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades? Click here for the latest ticket information for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades

What TV channel is Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades on in the UK? Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

HOBART HURRICANES

• Hobart Hurricanes claimed a brilliant win over Sydney Thunder as they boosted their chances of advancing to the next stage of the Big Bash League but they need to back that up here as they take on Melbourne Renegades.
• Consistency has been a real issue for the Hurricanes in this year’s tournament but they are within touching distance of advancing with Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade set to be vital with the bat, the latter coming into this contest on the back of an excellent 83 from 54 balls.

MELBOURNE RENEGADES

• Melbourne Renegades come into this clash sitting at the foot of the Big Bash League ladder having lost their last three games and their mid-campaign mini-resurgence looks like a distant memory.
• All three of their recent losses have been hammerings with local rivals Melbourne Stars dishing out a six-wicket defeat in their most recent derby, the Stars chasing down their target of 123 with 33 balls remaining in what was a humiliating loss.

THE PREDICTION

Hobart Hurricanes know that they are capable of mixing it with the best teams in the competition but they need to build some momentum ahead of a potential spot in the knockout phase of the Big Bash League. They secured a brilliant win over Sydney Thunder last time out to highlight their credentials but they must back that up against bottom side Melbourne Renegades. With three heavy losses in succession, confidence is low for the Renegades and their lack of quality is likely to cost them dearly here with the Hurricanes able to record another victory.