Match Details:
It’s match no. 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 and it will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
This match is scheduled start at 10:35 AM IST (4:05 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
The gap between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars was a slender one prior to yesterday. However, a win against this very opposition has allowed the Hurricanes not only to increase the gap with them, but has also strengthened their place in the top 4.
Weather Report for Match 27:
Rain is expected in Hobart from 7 to 9 AM, but things are expected to get better post 10 AM with the temperature being around 20 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Bellerive Oval is a batting-friendly one, where anything less than 170 should be easily chased down.
Average first innings score:
175 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played this season)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 4
Injury & Availability News:
Adam Zampa is likely to return after serving his 1-match ban. Nic Maddinson is nursing a sprained ankle and might not feature, though the decision will be taken prior to the game.
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars:
Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Nic Maddinson, Ben Dunk, Zahir Khan, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa.
Bench:
Nick Larkin, Seb Gotch, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Clint Hinchliffe.
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (WK), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Johan Botha, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Riley Meredith.
Bench:
Wil Parker, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Macilister Wright.
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Glenn Maxwell is their highest run-scorer with 249 runs to his name, more than twice the score of the second-highest run-scorer.
Colin Ingram has been brilliant with the bat. He has scored 211 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of nearly 135.
D’Arcy Short has scored 114 runs at a strike rate of over 130. He has also picked up 3 wickets.
Ben McDermott has scored 186 runs, which includes a magnificent knock of unbeaten 89.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options – Glenn Maxwell, D’Arcy Short
Vice-Captain Options – Colin Ingram, Ben McDermott
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MST vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicholas Pooran, Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Nic Maddinson, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram (VC), Peter Handscomb
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, Glenn Maxwell (C)
Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake
12th Man – Tim David
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MST vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott (VC)
Batsmen – Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb, Andre Fletcher, Colin Ingram
All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (C)
Bowlers – Riley Meredith, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Sandeep Lamichanne
12th Man – Adam Zampa
Expert Advice:
Though his spell went in vain, Billy Stanlake bowled well in the last fixture against Hurricanes. The lanky speedster has picked up 8 wickets in this season’s BBL
Today’s Probable Winners:
Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win the match.
