Match Details
The 8th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview
Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes will face each other in a quick turn-around on Tuesday in the ongoing BBL season. Both the teams met each other on Sunday itself. The Hurricanes won the clash by 11 runs defending 174 runs thanks to an early collapse for the Strikers. But their tail-enders resurrected the innings to add an unbeaten 61 for the 10th wicket which helped their net run-rate.
Nevertheless, it was the second win in as many matches for the Hurricanes and they will be keen to continue their winning run. On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers are bolstered with the return of Alex Carey who was with Australia A for the day-night warm-up game against India. Even for the Hurricanes, Ben McDermott has joined the squad and is available to play this match.
HUR vs STR Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 8
This match is likely to be hindered due to rain. There is a chance of heavy showers in Launceston for the whole day and during the match time, there is 38-40% chance of it coming down.
Pitch Report
In the only completed match last season between the two teams, the Strikers had posted 186 runs batting first and then defended it successfully. It is expected to be another belter of a wicket. But rain might spice up the pitch and yet another curtailed game may happen.
Average first innings score
186 (In the only completed BBL 2019 match)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 0; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
Alex Carey has joined the Adelaide Strikers and is available to play this game.
Ben McDermott is back for the Hobart Hurricanes and will play this match.
HUR vs STR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes
D’Arcy Short, Will Jacks, Colin Ingram, Ben McDermott, Peter Handscomb (C & WK), Tim David, James Faulkner, Nathan Ellis, Johan Botha, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.
Bench
Wil Parker, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Macalister Wright, David Moody
Adelaide Strikers
Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Danny Briggs.
Bench
Matthew Short, Cameron Valente
HUR vs STR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Ben McDermott is coming off a brilliant century against India, albeit in a warm-up game. He will be high on confidence and has to be one of your top picks for this match.
James Faulkner picked up three wickets in the last game opening the innings and he will be once again crucial for his team’s fortunes.
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Matt Renshaw batted at three in the previous game and scored 33 runs off 27 balls. He bowled a couple of overs as well and can make the difference in Fantasy too.
Alex Carey is a very good batsman when it comes to the T20 format. He will bat at number four for the Strikers and will look to play a big knock.
Rashid Khan is a star bowler and picks up a wicket in almost every game. He is a very good leg-spinner and scalped a wicket in the previous outing too.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Option: D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matt Renshaw
Vice-Captain Option: Alex Carey, Tim David, Rashid Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (VC)
Batsmen – Philip Salt, Tim David, Ben McDermott, Colin Ingram
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short (C), Matt Renshaw, James Faulkner
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Rashid Khan, Riley Meredith
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey, Peter Handscomb
Batsmen – Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Will Jacks, Ben McDermott (C)
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw (VC), D’Arcy Short
Bowlers – Wes Agar, Rashid Khan, Scott Boland
Expert Advice
Strikers won’t collapse in every game and Daniel Worrall might not get a lot of deliveries to bat like it happened in the last game. He is a bowler and picked up a wicket while also being expensive going for 38 runs in 3.5 overs. You can skip picking him for this match.
Today’s HUR vs STR Probable Winners
Adelaide Strikers are expected to win this match.
