The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers we face a high-stakes New Year’s clash between BBL|15 In Hobart, the in-form defending champions Hurricanes look to consolidate the top two spots against a Scorchers outfit still searching for consistency but with serious firepower. Expect a contest shaped by the Hurricanes’ chase template and the Scorchers’ explosive middle order, which usually rewards positive batting.
The Hurricanes are in the top two with 4 wins from 5 and a healthy net run ratio, riding a three-match winning streak, all coming in the chase. they opened with a win, lost two on the bounce, then scored 202 and lost Sydney Thunder By 71 runs to assert themselves.​ These sides have already met in Perth this season, where Hobart chased down 151 with 3 balls to spare, giving the Hurricanes a psychological advantage.
HH vs PS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 1 (Thursday); 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
- Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH vs PS Head to Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 22 | Perth Scorchers won: 13 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 09 | No Results/Closed: 0
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval in Hobart provides a well-balanced pitch for Big Bash League matches, where the bowlers get an early boost from the action and bounce back with the new ball. The pitch provides true carry and shorter boundaries, with more inclination later on, supporting strike rates of around 138 and first innings totals typically between 147 and 166. Fast bowlers claim the earliest wickets while spinners gain traction with a grip in the middle. Dew can make it a high-scoring affair if he has one. A total of 150-190 was defensible, favoring teams that raced or competed for ground.
Teams:
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Beau Webster, Jake Weatherald, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed, Mac Wright, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O’Neill,
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (week), Cooper ConnollyAshton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Bryce Jackson, Corey Rocchiccioli
Also READ: Ashton Turner’s explosive knock led Perth Scorchers to a dominant win over Sydney Thunder in BBL|15.
HH vs PS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers win the toss and bowl first
- Hobart Hurricanes power play score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Hobart Hurricanes go first in the toss
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 180-190
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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