By Zainab Shafiq 
BBL 2024-25 Match 5 Details
- Date: December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
- Time: 1:15 PM PST | 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
BBL 2024 Match Preview
The Melbourne Renegades will face the Hobart Hurricanes in the fifth match of the Big Bash League 2024. After a disappointing loss to the Sydney Sixers in their opening game, the Renegades will aim to secure their first win of the tournament. On the other hand, the Hurricanes will play their inaugural match of this edition and look to start with a bang. Both sides will seek a victory to gain momentum in the league and improve their standings in the points table as the competition heats up.
BBL 2024 Match 5 Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The Simonds Stadium surface typically supports batters, with even bounce and a fast outfield. Bowlers will need to vary their pace and hit hard lengths to restrict runs. A score of 170+ could be a competitive target.
Weather Forecast: The conditions in Geelong are expected to be partly cloudy with no significant chance of rain during the match. The temperature is likely to hover around 20°C (68°F), providing ideal weather for cricket.
BBL 2024-25 Match 5 Predicted XI
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Fergus O’Neill
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Owen
BBL 2024 Match 5 Dream11 Team
- Captain: Tim David
- Vice-Captain: Matthew Wade
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Ben McDermott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Laurie Evans
- All-Rounders: Will Sutherland, Chris Jordan
- Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith
Where to Watch BBL 2024
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7
- India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network
- UK: Sky Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- South Africa: SuperSport
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