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HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 53

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HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 53 | HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today | Hurricanes vs Renegades Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report

The equation is simple for Hobart Hurricanes. Win and qualify for the playoffs. Lose and they face a showdown with Melbourne Stars tomorrow for the final spot in BBL 11’s top five.

That the Hurricanes are even in this position is a bit of a disappointment. They have the squad to be higher up the table, but inconsistency and poor form for key players has hampered them, so much so they currently sit just two points above the Stars.

However, their last game vs Thunder was a welcome change. Matthew Wade struck form, while Riley Meredith was at his absolute best in turning the game in his team’s favour. Given what’s at stake today, they should have little issue against the struggling Melbourne Renegades, who have only won two matches since their first up win vs Adelaide Strikers all those weeks ago.

Worse, they beat the Stars and Heat who had to field severely depleted teams due to COVID-19. Given that their season is over, they will be well served going hard at the bowling instead of the prodding approach they have employed over the course of the season, often putting together lower-than-average totals.

Renegades have nothing to lose. Hurricanes have plenty at stake. It will be interesting to see how this one goes.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott dominates the Renegades more often than not. He smashed 127 against them at Docklands earlier this year, part of 543 runs in nine innings at an average of 108.60 and strike rate of 160.65.
  • McDermott is the leading run-scorer in BBL 11 (513, avg. 57.00, SR 154.51). Also, the right-hander has struck 354 runs in seven innings at an average of 59.00 and strike rate of 171.01 at Docklands.
  • Caleb Jewell provided some great impetus at the top of the order last game vs Hurricanes (51 off 32 balls).
  • Also, Matthew Wade struck form last game, with a 54-ball 83* vs Thunder on this ground. He has a steady record vs Renegades since 2017, with 161 runs in six innings at an average of 26.83 and strike rate of 187.21. He scored a duck against them earlier this season.
  • Riley Meredith has the most wickets in Renegades-Hurricanes matches, with 10 scalps in six matches at an average of 19.00 and economy rate of 9.05. He was player of the match last game vs Thunder thanks to a brilliant spell of 3/29.
  • Tom Rogers took 3/24 vs Renegades earlier this season. He is the Hurricanes’ top wicket-taker in BBL 11, with 15 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 20.93 and economy rate of 7.65. However, he has taken just one wicket in his last four matches, so he will be aiming to bounce back today.
  • Sandeep Lamichhane will look to target the Renegades’ weakness vs spin. He took 3/32 against them earlier this season.

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Aaron Finch has a solid record vs Hurricanes. The Renegades skipper for today’s match has scored 429 runs in 12 matches vs Hobart at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 135.33.
  • Also, no player even comes close to Finch when it comes to T20 runs at Docklands. He has struck 1,261 runs on this ground at an average of 39.41 and strike rate of 135.01. The next-highest tally is 549.
  • Sam Harper was the only Renegades player to offer meaningful resistance vs Hurricanes earlier in BBL 11. He scored 57 off 35 balls.
  • The Renegades need more from Shaun Marsh, who has scored 8, 39 and 7 in his last three knocks. He has scored 302 runs in nine matches vs Hurricanes at an average of 37.75 and strike rate of 141.12.
  • Kane Richardson had a horror outing vs Hurricanes earlier this season (0/63 off four overs). He has seven wickets in six matches vs Hurricanes at an average of 35.43 and economy rate of 10.86.
  • Can Richardson improve on these numbers today? He has the most T20 wickets at Docklands with 28 scalps in 20 matches at an average of 21.89 and strike rate of 16.29.
  • Cameron Boyce has enjoyed a successful first two games of his BBL 11 campaign (2/15 and 1/30). He has three wickets in four matches vs Hurricanes (avg. 32.00, econ. 6.40), so he will be looking to build on this. Also, he has taken 15 wickets in 14 matches at Docklands at a strike rate of 22.07. If we go by averages, he should take at least a wicket today given his form.
  • Renegades to play Zak Evans? The seamer took 5/33 vs Hurricanes in a crucial end-of-season game in BBL 10.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 14, Renegades 7, Hurricanes 7.
  • Hurricanes have won five of their past six matches vs Renegades, but lost a crucial clash last season that would have secured a playoffs spot.
  • Zahir Khan has taken just three wickets in his last five matches at Docklands.
  • D’Arcy Short averages 22.13 vs Renegades (177 runs) and just 14.40 at Docklands (72 runs).
  • A win for the Hurricanes will confirm their passage to playoffs and eliminate Melbourne Stars.

Possible Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes have named their squad. Nathan Ellis and Joel Paris (injury) and Scott Boland (Ashes duty) are still unavailable for selection.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Caleb Jewell, 2. Ben McDermott, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. D’Arcy Short, 5. Tim David, 6. Peter Handscomb, 7. Jordan Thompson, 8. Mitch Owen, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Sandeep Lamichhane

Unmukt Chand has finally been added to Melbourne Renegades’ matchday squad. Nic Maddinson is out with a hamstring injury, so Finch will captain the team.

Also, the Renegades have changed their batting order so often so it remains to be seen what they choose here.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Shaun Marsh, 4. Mackenzie Harvey, 5. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 6. Unmukt Chand, 7. Jack Prestwidge/Mitch Perry, 8. Kane Richardson, 9. Cameron Boyce, 10. Josh Lalor/Zak Evans, 11. Zahir Khan

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Docklands this season is 172.34. Melbourne Renegades are averaging just 135.33 with the bat on this ground this season.

The team batting first has won five of seven games at Marvel Stadium in BBL 11. However, only once has a team won after scoring less than 160 (Renegades vs Strikers), with most teams batting first able to muster 170.

Weather is not an issue at this ground as there is a roof. The weather is mild in Melbourne, with a top of 22 degrees and mostly sunny conditions.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 53 | HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today | Hurricanes vs Renegades Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Match 53: HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 53 | HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today | Hurricanes vs Renegades Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Match 53: HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh
  • All-rounders: D’Arcy Short
  • Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson

Match Prediction

Renegades have nothing to lose, but Hurricanes should win this.

Charbel Coorey
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Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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