Match Details:
The 47th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:35 AM IST (04:05 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Perth Scorchers’s winning streak was ended by Sydney Sixers a few days ago, but as the saying goes, a good team isn’t one that doesn’t fall but rises up every time after it falls. Scorchers did just that in their next game after the defeat, they thrashed Brisbane Heat.
Hobart Hurricanes, like Scorchers, have risen a few steps in the points table following their victory against Sydney Thunder in the first game. However, they have blown hot and cold and have lacked consistency. Now that Tim Paine and Matthew Wade are back in the team, fans will be hoping for a more clinical show from the Hurricanes day in day out.
HHU vs PSC Weather Report for Match 47:
The temperature will be around 24 °C in Melbourne tomorrow. The chances of rainfall are only 10%.
Pitch Report:
The Melbourne pitch will not overly favour either the batsmen or the bowlers, as it has something for all. It doesn’t change a lot over the 40 overs either.
Average 1st Innings Score:
165 (2 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Mitchell Marsh has recovered from his injury and has been included in the squad by Perth Scorchers.
Tim Paine and Matthew Wade have returned from national duties and have joined Hobart Hurricanes’ squad. Colin Ingram is unavailable.
HHU vs PSC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Tim Paine, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Bench:
Macalister Wright, Wil Parker, Nick Winter, Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Cameron Bancroft, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench:
Kurtis Patterson, Aaron Hardie, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.
HHU vs PSC Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Mitchell Marsh has scored 187 runs so far. The all-rounder can also be handy with the ball and has 4 wickets to show for.
D’Arcy Short has been phenomenal for the Hurricanes in this season’s BBL. He has scored 201 runs. With the ball, Short has picked up 6 wickets.
Ben McDermott came agonizingly close to a century in the last game, but his knock was jaw-dropping nonetheless. He is just 3 runs shy from scoring 400 runs in this season’s BBL.
Colin Munro’s has scored 353 runs. Like McDermott, he too is coming into this game on the back of a brilliant performance in the last game.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – D’Arcy Short, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Roy, Ben McDermott
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tim Paine, Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Colin Munro, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy (VC)
All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, D’Arcy Short (C)
Bowlers – Jason Behrendorff, Scott Boland, Andrew Tye, Nathan Ellis
12th Man – Aaron Hardie
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott (VC), Josh Inglis, Matthew Wade
Batsmen – Cameron Bancroft, Colin Munro, Peter Handscomb
All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh (C), D’Arcy Short
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Nathan Ellis, Fawad Ahmed
12th Man – Tim Paine
Expert Advice:
Matthew Wade and Tim Paine are not enjoying a good run of form, but they are experienced cricketers and are likely to do well in BBL. It is advisable to pick at least one, if not both oof them.
Today’s HHU vs PSC Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
