Match Details
The 23rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
This match will start at 11:35 AM IST (5:05 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
The 23rd match of the BBL 2020-21 season will see the Hobart Hurricanes lock horns against Melbourne Stars on the double-header Saturday. Interestingly, both the teams will face each other again on January 4 and this will be a crucial match in terms of having an upper hand. The Hurricanes are sitting pretty at the third position at the moment with 15 points and four wins from six matches to their name.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars have lost their way after registering twin victories to start their season. They have lost their last two matches while the other one was abandoned due to rain. They are currently at the fifth place in the points table with 10 points and a win here will take them close to the fourth spot.
HUR vs STA Weather Report for Match 23
It will be cloudy at 5 PM local time in Hobart on Saturday and there is a slight chance of rain during the match time. The temperature will be in the early 20s.
Pitch Report
As many as six matches have already been played this season at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The pitch has enough in it to keep everyone interested. The batsmen, after getting their eyes in, can play a big knock while the bowlers will be interested all the time. It seems to be a bat first pitch as far as this season so far is concerned.
Average first innings score
170 (Six matches played this season)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2; Lost – 4
Injury & Availability News
Sandeep Lamichhane is set to play his first match of the season for Hobart Hurricanes.
Adam Zampa has been suspended for 1 match after he was found guilty of obscenity during the previous game. He will miss this game for the Stars.
HUR vs STA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (WK), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Wil Parker, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Riley Meredith.
Bench
Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Macilister Wright.
Melbourne Stars
Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Nic Maddinson, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan.
Bench
Nick Larkin, Seb Gotch, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris
HUR vs STA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Glenn Maxwell is in amazing form with the bat having scored 179 runs in four innings at a strike-rate of 146.72. He has been expensive with the ball but tends to pick up wickets often.
Nicholas Pooran’s recent innings of 65 was brilliant and he is a definite contender to become a top pick. His strike-rate of 208.82 in a couple of innings makes him a dangerous batsman.
Tim David has scored 181 runs at a strike-rate of more than 160 and average of more than 45.
Dawid Malan is yet to unleash himself having mustered only 54 runs at a strike-rate of 112.50. But a big knock is round the corner for him.
Riley Meredith has turned the heat on with his bowling this season. His pace is troubling a lot of batsmen and has so far accounted for 10 wickets at an economy of only 7.17.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Dawid Malan
Vice-Captain Options: Marcus Stoinis, Riley Meredith, D’Arcy Short
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen – Tim David, Dawid Malan (VC), Hilton Cartwright
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C)
Bowlers – Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott, Nicholas Pooran (C)
Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Andre Fletcher
All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, D’Arcy Short
Bowlers – Riley Meredith (VC), Sandeep Lamichhane, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake
Expert Advice
With a lot of top players available for this game, there will be surely some credit problem for you while picking your Dream11 Fantasy team. In that case, try to pick only one of the openers from both the teams and even then, you will need to pick a couple of 8 credit players.
HUR vs STA Today’s Probable Winners
Melbourne Stars are expected to win the match.
