BBL Match 8: Renegades Host Hurricanes at Geelong After Seifert Century Lifts Opening Win

Overview

• Melbourne Renegades face Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday, December 21, at Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
• The Renegades opened their season with a 14-run victory, powered by Tim Seifert’s 102 in a high-scoring game.
• Hobart enter with one win and one loss this season after beating Sydney Thunder before falling to Melbourne Stars.
• The Hurricanes lead the rivalry 12–9 across 21 T20 meetings, though the Renegades won the only prior clash at Simonds Stadium.
• Previews flag a batter-friendly pitch and a 93% chance of rain, with predictions split between batting first and bowling first as lineups remain speculative until the toss.