Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades BBL12 tips | 24/12/22

BBL 12 continues Christmas Eve with the Hobart Hurricanes hosting the Melbourne Renegades at Blundstone Arena in Hobart. The Renegades have capitalised incredibly well on the new draft system for Big Bash League” title=”BBL Betting Guide” >BBL 12 to rocket to the top of the competition ladder early, while the Hurricanes have suffered losses to the Stars and Sixers early in the season.

The Hobart Hurricanes have a line-up littered with talent for their batting and bowling, but have struggled to click so far this season, while they have unearthed some stars in the process. For the Renegades, their drafting of Akeal Hosein and Mujeeb Ur Rahman has proven the key to their success in combination with Nic Maddinson who has been in career best form in the Big Bash.

The outcome of this match is difficult to pick given this is the first match being played at Blundstone Arena. The Hurricanes have incredible talent, but the Renegades have such skill and variety in their side, they’re more than capable of adapting to the conditions in Hobart to leave victorious. They are a great value bet at $2.10 with the online bookmakers given their red hot start to BBL 12.

Sam Harper has had a difficult start to BBL 12 at the top of the order. He got a start in Cairns against the Heat before ducks at Marvel Stadium and GMHBA Stadium. Harper showed improvement both in BBL 11 and his start to the season for Victoria this summer and is far too talented a player to go without runs for a third straight innings. Harper has the temperament and technique to take his time early in Hobart to assess conditions and capitalise on time spent in the middle. Look for Harper to bounce back to form for the Renegades and be the highest run scorer for their innings paying $5.50.

Kane Richardson has also had a slow start to BBL 12 and is far too skilled a bowler to keep missing out on wickets for the Melbourne Renegades. While it is unclear exactly what conditions Blundstone Arena will provide, it’s very safe to assume they will favour the seam bowlers. Richardson has the height, pace and accuracy to take advantage of conditions with the newer ball and variations with the older ball. Expect Richardson to return to his best and be the Renegades leading wicket taker paying $3.60.

KEY MATCH UP: BEN MCDERMOTT v KANE RICHARDSON

The top order of the Hurricanes has struggled to start BBL 12 with McDermott in an unusual poor vein of form. The heavy hitting Hurricane has been an international run scoring hit man in short form leagues across the world and is clearly struggling to adapt back to Australian conditions. If Richardson can exploit any weakness McDermott has early, the Hurricanes may continue to struggle this season. However, if McDermott can kick off the first innings in strong fashion for the home side, or start the run chase strong, he will show why he is one of the most talented white ball batters in the world and lead the Hurricanes to a much needed win at home.

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