BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 15

Hobart Hurricanes will take on the Melbourne Renegades in the 15th match of the BBL 2025–26 on Monday, December 29, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes have won their previous two encounters and are in second position with three wins from four games. The Renegades have won and lost one game each and are in last place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 14 of the BBL 2025-26:

Hobart Hurricanes

Top Order: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Ben McDermott

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Ben McDermott will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. McDermott is the leading run-scorer for the Hurricanes and has made 165 runs in four games at a strike rate of 132.

Middle Order: Beau Webster and Matthew Wade (wk)

Beau Webster and Matthew Wade are likely to be there in the middle order. Wade has amassed 36 runs in two outings at a strike rate of 156.52.

Lower Middle Order: Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan

Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jordan has taken six wickets in four outings at an economy of 8.60.

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith

Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith could be the three bowlers for the team. Hossain is the highest wicket-taker for the team and has taken six wickets in four games at an average of 17.50.

Melbourne Renegades

Top Order: Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Rizwan will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Seifert has made 136 runs in two outings at a strike rate of 176.62 and is the leading run-scorer for the Renegades.

Middle Order: Jake Fraser-McGurk and Oliver Peake

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Oliver Peake are likely to be there in the middle order. Peake is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 71 runs in two games.

Lower Middle Order: Hassan Khan and Will Sutherland (c)

Hassan Khan and Will Sutherland are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sutherland has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 22.

Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, and Jason Behrendorff

Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, and Jason Behrendorff could be the four bowlers for the team. Behrendorff is the highest wicket-taker for the Renegades and has picked up four wickets in two games.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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