REN vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2024-25, Match 5: Melbourne vs Hobart playing XI, fantasy team today's and squads

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Melbourne Renegades (REN) and Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will play each other in the fifth game of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The game will be played on December 19, at 1:45 PM (IST) at GMHBA Stadium in South Geelong. Both teams will be eyeing winning this game and registering the first win in the tournament’s current edition.

The Renegades (REN) haven’t been through an expected run of form in their last five BBL matches; they are coming off a 5-wicket defeat against the Sydney Sixers in their campaign opener in the tournament’s current edition. They will aim to win this game and get off the mark in the tournament.

On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes will be playing first in the 14th season of the tournament. They won only two matches while losing three in their last five BBL games. Hurricanes will aim to start their campaign on a winning note.

Match Details:

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REN vs HUR Head-to-Head in the Last 5 games

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REN vs HUR Pitch Report

The surface at the GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong is known for its balanced track, with a slight inclination towards the batters in the first half of the game. The average score here has been 138 runs while the average first-innings score here is 147. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bat first and defend the target under bowling-friendly conditions. 

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Dream 11: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI 

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jonathan Wells, Mackenzie Harvery, Harry Dixon, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Hassan Khan, Adam Zampa, and Will Sutherland.

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, and Matthew Wade.

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Dream11 Top Picks for Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes

Jake Fraser-McGurk:

Renegades’ batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has scored 278 runs in 10 innings, with an average of 30.89. He can be selected as one of the ‘top picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

Nathan Ellis:

HUR’s Nathan Ellis has scalped 12 wickets in 10 innings, with a decent bowling strike rate of 18.08. He can also be included in the fantasy team’s ‘top picks’ list.

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Dream 11 Budget Picks for REN vs HUR

Jonathan Wells:

REN’s Jonathan Wells has scored 157 runs has scored 157 runs in nine innings, with an average of 39.25. He could be a crucial asset with the bat for his side.

Ben McDermott:

HUR’s Ben McDermott has aggregated 261 runs in eight innings, with an amazing batting average of 43.5. He can also be selected as a ‘budget pick’ in the dream11 team.

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Dream11 Players to avoid for Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes

Chris Jordan:

HUR’s Chris Jordan has scalped 9 wickets in 10 innings, with an expensive bowling strike rate of 22.88. He can be avoided while picking this game’s dream11 team.

Macalister Wright:

HUR’s Macalister Wright has also failed to leave any impact with the bat in the last 8 appearances. He has scored only 202 runs in eight matches with a below-par batting average of 25.25.

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Suggested playing No. 1 for REN vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Wade (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk (VC), Tim Seifert, L Evans, Tim David, Josh Brown, Chris Jordan, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, and Riley Meredith. 

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Suggested playing No. 2 for REN vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Will Sutherland (C), Nathan Ellis (VC), Matthew Wade, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser-McGurl, Tim David, Josh Brown, Naveen Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Adam Zampa, and Riley Meredith.