After sowing up their finals spot for the first time since BBL|11, the Hurricanes play their last home game of the BBL|14 regular season against the Melbourne Renegades tonight.
Thanks to an Adelaide Strikers win over the Brisbane Heat on Saturday night, the Hurricanes have guaranteed their spot in the finals, and a win would see at least one final being played at Ninja Stadium next week.
Strong performances from Riley Meredith (2/30) with the ball, and Tim David (68* off 38 balls) helped the Hurricanes to a huge win in the inaugural Ponting Foundation Game, where vital funds and awareness were raised for Tasmanian families, whose children have cancer. Chasing a tough total of 164 against the Sydney Thunder, the Hurricanes managed to reach the Thunder's target with 19 balls to spare.
The Renegades come into this matchup on the bottom of the BBL Ladder but defeated the Hurricanes in their first match of BBL|14 in Geelong where the Purple Army were unfortunately bowled out for 74 runs.
Ben McDermott is being managed for this match after injuring his hamstring, while Nathan Ellis passed concussion protocols and is available for selection.
Coming into the squad for McDermott is Jake Doran, who last played for the Hurricanes in BBL|09, and will be raring for an opportunity to take on the Melbourne Renegades.
The Hobart Hurricanes fixture against the Melbourne Renegades begins at 7.30 pm tonight, fifteen minutes later than the usual starting time for previous matches.
Speak Up Stay Chatty
Tonight’s match at Ninja Stadium will be in partnership with Stay ChatTY. Come along to support the Hurricanes, Stay ChatTY, and normalising mental health conversations.
Key Timings
Gates Open: 6:00pm
Bat Flip: 6:45pm
Match Start: 7:33pm
Innings Break: 8:55pm (approx.)
Activations
A family filled activation zone with extra family giveaways including inflatable saxophones and sunglasses, Sally Sunshine, Classic Catches, Throwing Targets, facepainting and more in our Fan Zone!
Aurora+ VIP Line
Aurora Energy Customers can skip the queue on matchday. Head to the Aurora+ VIP Line located at the Northern Gate, show your Aurora+ app, and scan your ticket to enter!
Tickets
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Getting to the Game
Did you know you can catch the ferry between Brooke Street Pier to and from the Bellerive Pier? Find out more about getting to Ninja Stadium by clicking here.