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:
Prior to their last game, Hobart Hurricanes had lost three games on the trot. Their chances of making it to the next round were looking slim, but a win, and that too a convincing one against a strong Sydney Thunder team will do their confidence.
Speaking on confidence, one team who will be filled to the brim with it is Perth Scorchers. They have won 4 of their last 5 games and are playing an exciting brand of cricket currently. While their unbeaten run was broken by Sydney Sixers a few days ago, they got back to winning ways in style as they demolished Brisbane Heat in their last game.
HUR vs SCO Weather Report for Match 47:
It will be a cloudy day in Melbourne tomorrow, with the temperature being around 24 °C. However, the chances of rain are only 10%.
Pitch Report:
The first two games at this pitch showed that the track has something for both batsmen and bowlers. Anything over 160 should be competitive here.
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.
HUR vs SCO 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.
HUR vs SCO Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Mitchell Marsh’s return is undoubtedly a big boost for the Scorchers. He has had an all-round influence, having scored 187 runs and picked up 4 wickets.
For the Hurricanes, D’Arcy Short is the player who has had an all-round influence. He has scored 201 runs and has also scalped 6 wickets.
Hurricanes will be elated to have their two trusted wicketkeeper-batsmen in Tim Paine and Matthew Wade back in the squad, but whilst they were out fighting against India, Ben McDermott did a splendid job. He scored 397 runs at a phenomenal average of nearly 50.
Colin Munro’s start was not something spectacular, but in the last few matches, the Kiwi opener has shown his class. He has scored 353 runs at an average of over 35.
Munro’s opening partner, Jason Roy has also done a commendable job with the bat for the Scorchers. He has scored 237 runs at an average of nearly 35.
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 HUR vs SCO Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs SCO Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
Josh Inglis has scored 226 runs at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of over 130. The wicketkeeper-batsman from Scorchers can be a great budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Today’s HUR vs SCO Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
