Preview
Hobart Hurricanes will battle it out with the Melbourne Stars in the 19th match of the Australian T20 league. Both Hobart and Melbourne are placed at the bottom half of the points table.
While the Hobart Hurricanes are placed at the 7th spot and have won 1 out of their 4 rubbers, the Melbourne Stars are positioned at the 6th spot, having tasted victory in 2 out of their 4 games. Both Hobart and Melbourne lost their respective previous encounters.
Match Details
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, Match 19
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Date & Time: 24th December 2021 at 10:0 AM IST and 03:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch is one where the ball will come onto the bat, and the willow wielders will be rewarded for their shots. The pitch will also have help for the seamers early on.
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Probable Playing XIs for HHU vs MST
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade (c & wk), D Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Jordan Thompson, Wil Parker, Sandeep Lamichhane
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Top Picks for HHU vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Glenn Maxwell has been in good form in the tournament and has scored 163 runs in 4 innings at a fearsome strike rate of 152.33.
D’Arcy Short has amassed 138 runs in the competition and has scored them at an average of 46.00.
Brody Couch has scalped 6 wickets in the tournament this year and has taken his wickets at an impressive strike rate of 13.0.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Matthew Wade, Joe Clarke, Ben McDermott, Glenn Maxwell (C), D Arcy Short (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Tim David, Brody Couch, Qais Ahmed, Nathan Ellis
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Mathew Wade, Joe Clarke, Glenn Maxwell, D Arcy Short, Jordan Thompson, Nick Larkin, Tim David (VC), Beau Webster, Brody Couch (C), Nathan Coulter Nile, Adam Zampa
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Glenn Maxwell and Brody Couch
Vice-Captain Options: D Arcy Short and Tim David
