AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 13: STR vs HUR

Preview

This Friday afternoon, the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will play the Adelaide Strikers (STR) at the Adelaide Oval in the 13th Aus-T20 League 2024-25 season encounter. The two teams have two points each, but the Strikers have played three matches while the Hurricanes have only two. Historically, the Strikers have had the upper hand over the Hurricanes, a factor that might play into this game.

 The Strikers have had a poor early start to the season, winning just one of their three matches. In their last outing, they were disappointing 3-wicket losers to Brisbane Heat, unable to defend a target of 175.

The key players for the Strikers are Alex Ross and James Bazley, who have run over 70 individually so far. Fans will wait to see if Matthew Short delivers, who is the BBL 13 leading run-getter. Chris Lynn and D'Arcy Short, who has already shown with a fifty, will also strengthen the batting unit.

On the bowling front, Lloyd Pope leads with 6 wickets at an economy rate of 7.81, while Henry Thornton and Jamie Overton have also made significant contributions with 5 wickets each.

The Hurricanes began their season on a shaky note by losing to the Melbourne Renegades. They responded quite impressively with an 8-wicket victory against the Perth Scorchers, courtesy of a fine performance from opener Mitchell Owen, who made an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls.

The Hurricanes will rely on Ben McDermott, who scored 261 runs last season, to anchor the innings. Shai Hope brings STRbility, while Tim David is expected to provide explosive hitting in the lower order.

On the bowling side, Riley Meredith has made an early impact in the season with 4 wickets at an economy of 8.25. He and Nathan Ellis will have to lead the attack, especially considering the lack of experience in the rest of the bowling lineup.

Both teams will try to gain momentum in this tournament, and this game will surely be interesting. The Strikers will try to use their history of advantage, while the Hurricanes will try to take advantage of their recent wins. A thrilling match awaits the spectators at the Adelaide Oval!

Match Details

Match: STR vs HUR, 13th Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Friday, December 27, 2024

Time: 01:45 PM

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval is known for easy conditions for T20 cricket - the ball comes nicely to the bat, supporting some free-flowing stroke play. Fast bowlers are likely to get help, especially early on, and once that settles, there's usually a big scoring opportunity for batsmen with overs to go. Into later stages of the match, spinners might come more in as the surface slows down. On the whole, the surface can be approached well with batsmen.

Traditionally, the run rate for sides batting first in Adelaide is around 166 runs. The highest team total recorded here is 232-5, posted by the Sydney Thunder vs. the Sydney Sixers in 2021 - a match they eventually won by 46 runs. The team batting first today will look to set an attacking target of around 170-180 runs.

The weather in Adelaide is predicted to be calm and pleasant enough to host a full T20 match. Viewers can expect a fine evening of cricket without being interrupted by the weather.

STR vs HUR Squads

STR: Matthew Short (c), Ollie Pope (wk), Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett

HUR: Ben McDermott (wk), Nathan Ellis (c), Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Patrick Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim

STR vs HUR Probable Playing XIs

STR: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

HUR: Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Match Prediction

The Adelaide Strikers head into this game in high spirits, having taken four victories from their last five against the Hobart Hurricanes. With their shaky start to the season behind them, this balanced side will be playing on their home turf at the Adelaide Oval. While the Hurricanes may have an upset on their hands, historical performance and form going into this game mean the Strikers will likely prevail in this encounter.

The Adelaide Strikers will win in this game.

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