The 13th match of the Big Bash League 2024/25 has been scheduled between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes on Friday evening at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
It will be the fourth match for Adelaide Strikers, who won once and lost twice this season. While Sydney Thunder beat them by two wickets in a thriller, Strikers claimed their first win of the season by 15 runs against Melbourne Stars. In their last game, the defending champions Brisbane Heat won the final ball thriller by three wickets.
In their first two matches of the season, Hobart Hurricanes suffered a defeat against Melbourne Renegades by six wickets before beating Perth Scorchers by eight wickets.
STR vs HUR Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 13
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes (STR vs HUR)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Friday, 27 December, 18:45 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
STR vs HUR Teams’ status
Although Adelaide Strikers lost two of their first three games of the season, their defeats were very close as they were just unlucky in both those matches. Strikers need to perform better in the powerplay 1, while their bowling unit is growing nicely.
Hobart Hurricanes started the new season with 74 all out against Melbourne Renegades, but in their next game, Hurricanes chased the 156-run target successfully in the final over with the help of the opener Mitchell Owen’s unbeaten century (101*).
STR vs HUR Weather Forecast
World Weather Online suggests a significant rain threat in the late of this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 18°C and 17°C.
STR vs HUR Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 23
Adelaide Strikers won: 14
Hobart Hurricanes won: 8
No Result: 1
STR vs HUR Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval has hosted one match in this BBL season. It was the match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars where Strikers defended the 165-run total by winning that 15 runs.
This T20 venue has strong records for the pacers, while the spinners can also do better if they get proper support. While the 200+ totals are defendable at this venue, other matches have also experienced the successful defending of 165-170 runs.
STR vs HUR Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
STR vs HUR Full Available Squads
Adelaide Strikers Full Available Squad
Matt Short (Captain), Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Alex Ross, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Liam Haskett, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Liam Scott
Hobart Hurricanes Full Available Squad
Nathan Ellis (Captain), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Waqar Salamkheil, Billy Stanlake, Charlie Wakim
STR vs HUR Predicted XIs
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI:
Matthew Short (Captain), Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald/Liam Scott, Alex Ross, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI:
Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (Captain), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
STR vs HUR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): O Pope (8 Cr)
Batter(s): C Lynn (7.5 Cr), A Ross (7.5 Cr), D Short (8 Cr)
All-rounder(s): J Overton (9 Cr), M Short (9 Cr), J Bazley (7 Cr), M Owen (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): R Meredith (8.5 Cr), L Pope (8 Cr), N Ellis (9 Cr)
Captain: Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers)
Vice-captain: Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes)
STR vs HUR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): B McDermott (8.5 Cr), S Hope (8 Cr)
Batter(s): A Ross (7.5 Cr), D Short (8 Cr)
All-rounder(s): C Jordan (8 Cr), J Overton (9 Cr), M Short (9 Cr), M Owen (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): H Thornton (7.5 Cr), R Meredith (8.5 Cr), L Pope (8 Cr)
Captain: Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Vice-captain: Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes)
STR vs HUR Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
B Stanlake (7 Cr), T David (8 Cr), C Boyce (6.5 Cr), W Salamkhel (6.5 Cr)
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