MLR vs HBH Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview | BBL 2026/27 Match 11
Melbourne Renegades take on Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 2026/27 at Junction Oval, Melbourne on December 24, 2026, with play starting at 1:45 PM IST. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Junction Oval, Melbourne has no completed matches on record for BBL 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Melbourne Renegades have limited recent T20 results on record, so their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.
Hobart Hurricanes have limited recent T20 results on record, so their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.
Key Players to Watch
Jonny Bairstow is a key MLR name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Jake Fraser-McGurk is a key MLR name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Michael Bracewell is a key MLR name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Ben Manenti is a key MLR name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Mitchell Owen is a key HBH name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Shai Hope is a key HBH name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Tim David is a key HBH name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Nathan Ellis is a key HBH name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
A core HBH pick. Confirm the role at the toss. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
A core MLR pick. Confirm the role at the toss. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
A core MLR pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core MLR pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core HBH pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core HBH pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
This XI leans 7-4 towards MLR, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge. Mitchell Owen takes the armband. If MLR are rolled over cheaply, most of your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one MLR middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes?
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
Who should be captain for MLR vs HBH in fantasy cricket?
Mitchell Owen is the top captain pick, with Jonny Bairstow as vice-captain. A core HBH pick. Confirm the role at the toss. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Junction Oval, Melbourne?
Junction Oval, Melbourne has no completed matches on record for BBL 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.
When is MLR vs HBH?
MLR vs HBH is scheduled for December 24, 2026 at 1:45 PM IST, Junction Oval, Melbourne.
What is the head-to-head record between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes?
No completed head-to-head meetings between MLR and HBH are on record yet, so this is a fresh contest.
How have Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes been performing recently?
Melbourne Renegades have limited recent T20 results on record, so their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here. Hobart Hurricanes have limited recent T20 results on record, so their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.
What's a good fantasy XI for MLR vs HBH?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Jonny Bairstow, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ben Manenti, Josh Brown, Michael Bracewell, Will Sutherland, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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