AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 7: HUR vs SCO

Preview

The Hobart Hurricanes are set to engage in a thrilling encounter against the Perth Scorchers in what will be the seventh match of the highly anticipated Australia T20 League for the 2024-25 season. This exciting game is scheduled to take place at the picturesque Bellerive Oval, located in the beautiful city of Hobart, on Saturday, December 21.

Reflecting on the previous season, the Hurricanes had a somewhat disappointing performance, finishing with a total of only four victories, which ultimately resulted in a fifth-place standing in the league table. Their struggle continued as they approached the season opener this year against the formidable Melbourne Renegades. In this match, the Hurricanes faced significant challenges, managing to put together a subpar score of just 74 runs. Unfortunately for them, this underwhelming performance led to a defeat by a margin of six wickets, indicating some early difficulties in regaining their competitive edge.

Conversely, the Perth Scorchers embarked on an impressive journey in the previous year’s tournament, starting their campaign with a remarkable unbeaten streak, winning all of their first five matches. They kicked off the current season by facing off against their rivals, the Melbourne Stars, in a highly contested inaugural game. In that encounter, the Scorchers displayed their prowess on the field and walked away with a convincing victory, triumphing by six wickets and setting a strong tone for the season ahead. This match not only showcased their confidence and skill but also put them apart as strong contenders in the league this time around.

Match Details

Match: HUR vs SCO, 7th Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval is usually most suitable for batters. The ground is small and is famous for registering high-scoring encounters. The fast bowlers will experience good swing and pace at the beginning of the innings. The captain winning the toss would like to win the toss and chase the target. 

The weather at Hobart shows clear skies with a hint of clouds. The average temperature during the game is expected to be 17 degrees Celsius, and a hassle-free match is expected. 

HUR vs. SCO Squads

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

SCO: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Kelly, Bryce Jackson

HUR vs. SCO Probable Playing XIs

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

SCO: Ashton Turner (c), Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst (wk), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Match Prediction

HUR struggled with the bat in their last game. Their batting guild was confused, and the team has to overcome its poor run against the Scorchers in this contest. In the previous match, SCO checked all the boxes and assembled a balanced squad. Thus, Perth Scorchers will start ahead of Hobart Hurricanes in this match. 

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