Adelaide Strikers led the way with three wins in three games. After four consecutive defeats, the last season’s semi-finalists have dropped to fourth place in the points table.
They will face the Hobart Hurricanes at home in the rematch immediately following their 177-run loss in Hobart. The Hurricanes won by 7 wickets with 16 balls remaining thanks to a brilliant start from Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott and a proper finish from Tim David.
Despite the fact that the Strikers have scored 170 points or more in their last two games, Peter Siddle must be concerned about the bowling effort. The bowlers were outstanding against the Strikers, picking up 7 wickets while defending a low total of 133 runs.
However, Strikers have conceded 186 bowling first and 178 bowling second since then. So far this season, the Hobart Hurricanes have won three and lost three matches.
Hobart has lost after every win this season, and their performances have also been inconsistent. However, with the openers back in form, the Hurricanes look more promising in Adelaide.
The 30th Match between Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes will take place on January 5th, 2023 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
Match Details to Note
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 30th Match, Big Bash League 2022-23
Date: January 05, 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Adelaide Strikers (Match Odds – 2.05):
Preview:
Peter Siddle and company suffered their first defeat of the season when they failed to chase down 167 runs against Brisbane. The batting continued to fail, as the Strikers finished the next match with only 133 runs on the board after opting to bat first.
Finally, in the next two games, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, and Chris Lynn led the comeback with the bat. Nonetheless, the Strikers’ losing streak continued, and they are now back at home looking for a win.
Lynn’s 87 off 58 balls in the previous game at Hobart was for naught as the bowlers failed miserably in defending a good total. The Strikers’ key bowlers are Wes Agar, Rashid Khan, and Peter Siddle.
Strikers suffer when these three are expensive and fail to deliver breakthroughs. Adelaide’s main concern right now is the form of these three bowlers.
Henry Thornton, the right-arm fast bowler who was instrumental in the Strikers’ early victories, is another bowler whose economy is concerning.
Colin de Grandhomme and Rashid Khan can bat at the bottom of the order. Strikers have a number of impact players in the top and middle orders who can help them reach a competitive total. All the hosts require now is a strong performance from their key bowlers.
Full Squad:
Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Ryan Gibson, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Rashid Khan, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Henry Thorton, Peter Siddle, Ben Manenti
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Possible Playing XI:
Henry Hunt, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle (c)
Hobart Hurricanes (Match Odds – 1.77):
Preview:
So far in BBL 2022-23, this is Hobart Hurricanes’ journey – W L W L W L W. They have struggled to gain traction as a result of inconsistent performances from their key players.
Hurricanes won by 8 runs thanks to brilliant bowling performances from Shadab Khan and Riley Meredith while defending 122 against Melbourne Stars. The following game, both of these bowlers were very costly, and the Hurricanes ended up conceding 228 runs after opting to bowl first.
The fact that both openers scored fifty points in the previous game is fantastic news for the Hurricanes. Previously, the batting lineup struggled greatly, and there were few reliable players aside from Matthew Wade.
The Hurricanes made some key changes to their starting lineup for their last home game against the Strikers. Shadab Khan was replaced by Faheem Ashraf, and Mitchell Owen took over for James Neesham. The all-rounders provide unquestionable depth to this batting lineup.
At number five, Tim David is followed by Asif Ali, Mitchell Owen, and Faheem Ashraf. The Hurricanes’ key bowlers to keep an eye on are Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, and Patrick Dooley.
At this point, the batters are expected to have the most impact for the Hobart Hurricanes.
Full Squad:
Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Shadab Khan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Wade, Billy Stanlake, Paddy Dooley, Chris Tremain, Mac Wright
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Possible Playing XI:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Asif Ali, Mitchell Owen, Faheem Ashraf, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head Stats in T20s
| Matches Played | ADS Won | HBH Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Toss Prediction
Batting first teams have won 39 of the 65 domestic T20 matches at this venue. This season, two of the three matches at this venue were won by teams batting first. Though the Hurricanes chased a total in their previous match, their bowling is inconsistent and unreliable. As a result, batting first would benefit both teams.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Pitch Report
The average first innings score at this Adelaide venue is 165 runs. A 170+ total isn’t that uncommon here, as 31 of the 65 matches have seen a 170+ score. The setting is ideal for a close match between two teams. Both teams have match-finishers, and while batting first has an advantage, chasing a total will be exciting at the Adelaide Oval.
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Adelaide Oval has one of Australia’s best batting wickets. Pacers and spinners will benefit from the pitch as well. Teams batting first on this drop-in pitch at the Adelaide Oval are said to have the upper hand in a night game. The sky will be clear and sunny, with a high temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction
As the bowlers continue to bleed runs and cost back-to-back games, the strikers are struggling to get their act together. The home field has an advantage, but the toss will determine whether Strikers can capitalise on it. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are fresh off a win over the Adelaide Strikers. The Hurricanes will start with a slight advantage over the hosts because their key batters are in great form, and they are also trying to find the right bowling combination. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
Hobart Hurricanes is the favourite to beat Adelaide Strikers at the odds of 1.77.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Ben McDermott returned from an injury and to form with a terrific 53 off just 33 on Monday. We recommend to back him against the Strikers in this match.
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