The The Hobart Hurricanes hosted by Adelaide Strikers In an important mid-season clash at Bellerive Oval. Currently sitting at the top of the table with 10 points, the Hurricanes are in great shape to defend their title. Coming off a solid 6 wicket win against them Sydney Thunder.
And the Adelaide Strikers are struggling for consistency. Sitting in 5th place with 6 points, they are just outside the finals and are in dire need of a win to stay in touch with the top four. They come into this match confident after a thrilling 6-run win over Thunder in their last outing.
Expect the same XI for the Hurricanes that beat the Thunder. The hit command fires, with Tim Ward A match winning 90 and the bowling attack led Nathan Ellis remains disciplined. The Strikers, however, have made a significant change to their overseas contingent. South African wrist spinner Tabriz Shamsi replaces and returns to the squad Hasan Ali. His inclusion adds a mysterious twist to a bowling attack that already features pace Jamie Overton and Luke Wood.
HH vs AS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 9; 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
- Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH vs AS Head to Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 25 | Hobart Hurricnaes won: 10 | Adelaide Strikers won: 14 | No Results/Closed: 01
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval usually offers a real surface with good pace and bounce, good shots. However, cool evening conditions often allow seamers to find swing early, especially with the new ball. Average first shot score is around 160-170. Chasing has historically been the preferred option here as the pitch tends to stay under lights and dew can sometimes play a factor in the second innings.
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Teams:
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (w), Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Charlie Wakim, Billy Stanlake, Macalister Wright
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (wk), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Jerriss Wadia, Luke Wood, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi, Alex Ross, Henry Thornton
HH vs AS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Hobart Hurricanes go first in the toss
- Adelaide Strikers power play score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Adelaide Strikers Total Score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Adelaide Strikers win the toss first
- Hobart Hurricanes power play score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes Total Score: 160-170
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
