REN vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 8, Big Bash League 2025-26

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 8 of Big Bash League 2025-26 between REN vs HUR to be played in Geelong.

The 8-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars has pushed the defending champion Hobart Hurricanes down to 7th place on the points table in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. They had a batting tumble, which put pressure on the bowlers. Now, they have to rethink their batting plans ahead of the next game.

The Hurricanes are set to take on Melbourne Renegades on Sunday. This game will be played at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. Nathan Ellis and co. will be keen to bounce back and win this away game.

The Renegades are coming off a dominating win over Brisbane Heat in a high-scoring thriller. They had several good performers, who did well for them. So, they will be hoping to replicate that success and record another win, which can help them jump to the top of the ladder.

REN vs HUR: Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Renegades (REN) vs Hobart Hurricanes (HUR), Match 8, Big Bash League 2025-26
• Match Date: December 21, 2025 (Sunday)
• Time: 01:45 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong

REN vs HUR: Head-to-Head: REN (9) – HUR (12)

Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes have crossed paths 21 times in the BBL. The Hurricanes are leading the race with 12 wins, and the Renegades have nine wins under their belts.

REN vs HUR: Weather Report

The forecast for Sunday evening in Geelong shows a possibility of rain during the scheduled time with 25 percent precipitation. The temperature is expected to come down to 15°C with an average humidity of 80-85 percent.

REN vs HUR: Pitch Report

The wicket in Geelong is an excellent deck for the bowlers. This venue has a drop-in wicket and offers green top. The overcast conditions and moisture will make the ball swing more for the fast bowler. These conditions are expected to remain throughout the game. The batting conditions are likely to improve with time, and chasing is a good option here.

REN vs HUR: Predicted XIs:

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

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

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 REN vs HUR Dream11:

Wicket-keepers:  Ben McDermott, Tim Seifert

Batters: Tim David, Jake Fraser McGurk, Oliver Peake

All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Will Sutherland, Mitchell Owen

Bowlers: Billy Stanlake, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff

Captain First-Choice: Tim Seifert || Captain Second-Choice: Chris Jordan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ben McDermott || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Jason Behrendorff

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 REN vs HUR Dream11:

Wicket-keepers:  Ben McDermott, Tim Seifert

Batters: Tim David, Jake Fraser McGurk, Oliver Peake

All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Will Sutherland, Mitchell Owen

Bowlers: Billy Stanlake, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff

Captain First-Choice: Will Sutherland || Captain Second-Choice: Tim David

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Owen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Jake Fraser McGurk

REN vs HUR: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Not having Weatherald and Webster, Hobart Hurricanes are short of batting powerhouses, which was visible in the previous game. Hence, we back Melbourne Renegades to win this game on Sunday.

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