Two of the struggling teams in the ongoing Big Bash League 2023-24, Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes are set to take on each other in the 31st match of the tournament. Both teams will be looking ahead to win this match making their entry in the top 4 spots of the points table of the tournament.
Hobart Hurricanes are placed in the fifth spot of the points table with 3 wins and 4 defeats in the 7 matches, they played so far. On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers have won only 2 matches and lost 4 matches in the 7 games, they played so far, with one match ending without any result.
STR vs HUR, Details
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 31, Big Bash League 2023-24
Time and Date – 2.10 PM (Indian Standard Time), Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Venue Details – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast Details – Star Sports Network (TV), Disney+ Hotstar (OTT)
STR vs HUR, Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval provides equal assistance for both the pacers and spinners during the entire match. There might be a good battle between the bat and the ball owing to the brilliant support from the surface. The average total in the first innings at this surface is 161 runs. So, the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first to put a challenging target for the opponent.
STR vs HUR, Predicted Playing XI of both teams
Adelaide Strikers (STR)
Matthew Short (C), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Alex Carey (WK), Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, and Lloyd Pope.
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR)
Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (WK), Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), and Riley Meredith.
STR vs HUR, Dream11 Teams
Head-to-Head:
Chris Lynn (C), Matthew Short (VC), Matthew Wade, Adam Hose, Macalister Wright, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton, David Payne, Riley Meredith, and Nathan Ellis.
Grand League:
Chris Lynn (C), Matthew Short (VC), Ben McDermott, Tim David, Adam Hose, Macalister Wright, David Payne, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Patrick Dooley, and Cameron Boyce.