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This will be the 24th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Hobart Hurricanes will take on the Adelaide Strikers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The match will be played on 5th January 2025 at 1:45 PM IST.
Hobart Hurricanes are in the 4th position with 3 wins in 4 games. They have won their last three matches and will be pretty confident coming into this game. Their batters have done a great job, especially the middle order and the bowlers too have been consistent with their performances. Nathan Ellis is expected to return for this game which will further strengthen their bowling.
Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers won their last game after losing three matches in a row. They are in the 7th position with 2 wins in 6 games. It was Chris Lynn’s brilliant effort in the last game that saw the Strikers over the line. Matt Short’s injury has been a big concern for them. The likes of Jake Weatherald and D’Arcy Short will have to be consistent with the bat.
BBL: HUR vs STR Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Adelaide Strikers: Jake Weatherald/Matt Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
HUR vs STR BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at Bellerive Oval will be an excellent one for batting. The ball will come onto the bat nicely allowing the batters to play their shots. There will be good movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball in the 2nd innings. Spinners too will get some assistance. Overall, the batters are expected to dominate the game. Scores in the range of 160-180 is expected in this game.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in 3 to 4 batters from both sides.
- Pick new ball bowlers from the second innings.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
HUR vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton has picked up 9 wickets and scored 129 runs in 6 games. He’s been the best player for the Strikers this season.
- Overton will fetch points from both bat and ball which makes him an ideal C/VC pick.
Henry Thornton (STR)
- Henry Thornton has 10 wickets to his name in 6 matches. He’s the joint second-highest wicket-taker in BBL 14.
- Thornton will bowl the key overs for the Strikers and will be a top pick in fantasy cricket.
Ben McDermott (HUR)
- Ben McDermott has scored 107 runs in 4 innings at an average of 53.50 and a strike rate of 155.07. McDermott scored 68 runs in the last game against the Strikers.
- He will be a key batter for the Hurricanes and a must-pick.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Hobart Hurricanes bats first
- Waqar Salamkheil and Matthew Wade will be the top differential picks.
- Jamie Overton and Henry Thornton will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping D’Arcy Short.
If Adelaide Strikers bats first
- Tim David will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Mitchell Owen can be worth the risk.
- Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton and Lloyd Pope (GLs) will be good C/VC picks.
HUR vs STR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
