Published on: Dec 20, 2025 1:45 pm IST | Updated on: Dec 19, 2025 5:00 pm IST
The Melbourne Renegades are all set to lock horns with the Hobart Hurricanes in match 8 of the Big Bash League 2025-26. The Hurricanes are coming off a loss in the last game against the Melbourne Stars, whereas the Renegades got off to a winning start by defeating the Brisbane Heat by 14 runs. These are early days in the tournament, and both teams will look to stay along with the momentum. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 8th match of BBL 2025-26, MR vs HH, at the Simmons Stadium in Geelong.
The Melbourne Renegades have started their campaign with a win, whereas the reigning champions, Hobart Hurricanes, started off with a win over the Sydney Thunder but got humbled by the Melbourne Stars. Both teams have played good cricket so far overall, but heading into this game, the reigning champions, Hobart Hurricanes, will look to return to winning ways, and the win probability meter should lean in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 8th match of BBL 2025-26, MR vs HH at the Simmons Stadium in Geelong.
MR: 54% win chance HH: 46% win chance
Fresh off a brilliant ton in the last game, Seifert will be in the spotlight in this game for the Renegades. Another good game with the bat is what the wicket-keeper batter would be looking forward to.
A fifty in the last game for McDermott couldn't help the Hurricanes secure a win in the last game, but the right-hander has 107 runs to his name from 2 innings, the most in the competition.
The big-hitting right-hander hasn't got going so far in the two games. However, he will be eager to score and get his lost rhythm soon. So far, from 2 innings, David has 48 runs to his name.
The former Pakistan skipper had a torrid start to his BBL campaign in the last game, scoring only 2. He will be keen to get going in the competition.
Check out our prediction for the MR vs HH first match at the Simmonds Stadium in Geelong.
The Melbourne Renegades will be aiming to build on their strong start when they face the Hobart Hurricanes in Match 8 of the BBL 2025-26 at Geelong’s Simmonds Stadium. The Renegades opened their campaign with a confident 14-run win over the Brisbane Heat, showcasing both batting depth and disciplined bowling. With three victories in their last five completed BBL matches, they enter this clash with momentum firmly on their side.
The Hurricanes, meanwhile, are under pressure after suffering a defeat against the Melbourne Stars in their previous outing. Their batting unit has struggled to find consistency, and the Renegades will look to exploit that vulnerability. Key players like Tim Seifert and Jake Fraser-McGurk will be crucial in setting the tone for the Renegades, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Jason Behrendorff, will aim to keep the Hurricanes in check.
A win here would give the Renegades back-to-back victories to start the season and strengthen their push for an early spot in the top half of the table. With confidence high and form on their side, the Renegades will look to secure a double and keep their campaign rolling.
The Hobart Hurricanes will be eager to bounce back when they face the Melbourne Renegades in Match 8 of the BBL 2025-26 at Geelong’s Simmonds Stadium. Their previous outing against the Melbourne Stars ended in disappointment, as the batting unit faltered and the bowlers struggled to contain the opposition’s momentum.
Despite the setback, the Hurricanes have enough firepower to turn things around quickly. Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade remain key figures at the top of the order, capable of providing explosive starts. Tim David’s finishing ability adds depth to their batting, while Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis will be tasked with leading the bowling attack.
The Hurricanes will look to reset mentally, treating the last game as a minor blip rather than a trend. With the Renegades riding high after their opening win, the Hurricanes must bring their A-game to avoid slipping further behind in the points table. A fresh approach, sharper execution, and belief in their experienced core could help them reignite their campaign and get back on track. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 21 MR won: 9 HH won: 12 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form HOBART HURRICANES: L L L W L RECENT form MELBOURNE RENEGADES: W L L W W
The Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades have squared off 21 times in BBL history. The Hurricanes are slight ahead in the head-to-head race winning 12 off the 21 battles, whereas 9 games have been won by the the Renegades.
How will the two teams, i.e., Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes, fare in the 8th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26? Let’s take a look.
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser‑McGurk, Muhammad Rizwan (WK), Oliver Peake, Will Sutherland, Hassan Khan, Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Spoors/Andrew Tye, Gurinder Sandhu, Fergus O’Neill
Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (C), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 8th match of the Big Bash League 2025 between Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes at the Geelong Simmonds Stadium:
Bowling first will be the thing in both the skippers’ minds when they come out for the toss. So far in the competition, teams chasing have had got a better idea of the wicket, and it gets better for batting under the lights. Setting up a target isn’t the trend in T20Is, and both teams will look to chase.
The online live streaming of the 8th match of the Big Bash League 2025 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on Star Sports Channels.
Hobart Hurricanes have historically dominated the Melbourne Renegades in head-to head contests. Despite a blip in the last game at the hands of Stars, Hobart should start as the favorites. As far as Renegades are concerned, they will look to build on the win from the last game, but the reigning champions will come all prepared. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win the MR vs HH, Match 2 of the Big Bash League 2025.
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