The Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, are fighting for consistency. They are in 5th place with 6 points, just outside the final places and desperately need a win to stay in touch with the top four. They go into this match with some confidence after a thrilling six-point win over the Thunder in their last outing.
Expect the same XI for Hurricanes beating the Thunder. The batting order is shooting, with Tim Ward coming off a match-winning 90, and the bowling attack led by Nathan Ellis remains disciplined. However, the Strikers have made a significant change to their overseas contingent. South African wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi returns to the team and replaces Hassan Ali. His inclusion adds a mysterious twist to a bowling attack that already has the pace of Jamie Overton And Lucas Hout.
HH vs AS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and time: January 9; 1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM 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 result/draw: 01
Bellerive oval pitch report
Bellerive Oval usually offers a real surface with good speed and bounce, rewarding shot making. However, cool evening conditions often allow sailors to find swing early, especially with the new ball. The average score in the first innings is around 160-170. Chasing has historically been the preferred option here as the pitch tends to settle under light and dew can occasionally play a role in the second innings.
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Selections:
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Charlie Wakim, Billy Stanlake, Macalister Wright
Adelaide Forwards: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (wk), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi, Alex Ross, Henry Thornton
HH vs AS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
- Adelaide Strikers powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Adelaide Strikers total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Adelaide Strikers wins the toss and bowls first
- Hobart Hurricanes powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes total score: 160-170
Competition result: Team to bowl first to win the match
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