The stage is set for a high stakes encounter as the defending champions at Bellerive Oval. The Hobart Hurricaneshosted by Brisbane Heat In his 35th match BBL|15. With the Hurricanes looking to cement their place at the top of the ladder and the Heat desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive, this clash promises plenty of fireworks.
The Hurricanes have been the winning team this season. Sitting at the top with 13 points (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 NR), they dominate. In their last full match they led the Strikers to a 37-run win Tim Ward’s sensational 90.
“Heat” is currently in the middle table with 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses). While they were brilliant in their recent 7-wicket win over the Thunder – chasing 180+ – consistency remains their biggest hurdle. Interestingly, the Heat have struggled away from home, losing their last seven BBL matches outside Queensland.
HH vs BH, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 14; 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
- Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH vs BH head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 24 | Hobart Hurricnaes won: 14 | Brisbane Heat won: 10 | No Results/Closed: 00
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval is generally known for its correct pitch, providing decent pace and bounce that promotes smooth hitting. He said the cool evening air could help the fast bowlers get early action with the new ball. The total of the first shots is in the range of 160-170. Teams often prefer to chase in this venue because the surface is lighter under the lights, with dew sometimes affecting the latter stages of the match.
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Teams:
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Nikhil ChaudharyMatthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Charlie Wakim, Billy Stanlake, Macalister Wright
Brisbane Heat: Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Zaman Khan, Michael Neser, Hugh Weibgen
HH vs BH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Hobart Hurricanes go first in the toss
- Brisbane Heat power play score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Brisbane Heat’s total score: 155-165
Case 2:
- Brisbane Heat win the toss and bowl first
- Hobart Hurricanes power play score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes Total Score: 165-175
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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