Hobart Hurricanes make lowest score in club's history as Melbourne Renegades record easy victory

The Hobart Hurricanes recorded their lowest score in Big Bash history on a disastrous night for the club against the Melbourne Renegades.

Tailender Nathan Ellis (35) scored just under half their tally of 74, with Billy Stanlake the last dismissed after 12.4 overs.

"The 'Canes have not found a method ... they've been blown away," Michael Vaughan said on Fox Cricket.

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Shai Hope (13) was the next top scorer while Fergus O'Neill, Tom Rogers and Will Sutherland all took three wickets each.

The Hurricanes were 8-40 when Riley Meredith departed but Ellis' innings managed to extend the total slightly.

The Hurricanes' previous lowest total was 91 against the Sixers at the SCG in 2015.

In reply, electric opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk was gone for five early.

Wickets fell steadily for the Renegades but eventually they chased down the total with six wickets in hand after nine overs.

Tim Seifert was the highest scorer with 37 not out while Nathan Ellis claimed 2-8 for the Hurricanes.