BBL 2024-2025: Match 7, HUR vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between HUR vs SCO?
MATCH: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers
DATE: December 21, Saturday
TIME:10:30 AM IST
VENUE: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
TOURNAMENT: Big Bash League, 2024-25
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will take on Perth Scorchers (SCO) in Match 7 of the ongoing BBL 2024-25 (Big Bash League) season, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday, December 21.
The Nathan Ellis-led had a poor start to their BBL campaign as they suffered a six-wicket defeat in their season opener against Melbourne Renegades. The side dealt with a batting collapse as they were bundled out for a mere 74 runs in 12.4 overs. Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers and Will Sutherland for Renegades bowled beautifully sharing nine wickets amongst them. The Melbourne-based side later chased down the target in nine overs and opened their account in the points tally.
Meanwhile, the Ashton Turner-led Scorchers played the season opener against the Melbourne Stars and registered a six-wicket win. Opting to bat first, the Stars managed to score 146 runs in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Perth-based franchise later chased down the target with relative ease, thanks to Cooper Connolly’s brilliant 64-run knock.
Pitch Report
The surface of Bellerive Oval is usually a great track to bat on. The batters will enjoy their time in the middle and the pacers are expected to be effective in the first few overs. Bowling first will be ideal as anything over 170 runs can be a good total.
Probable Predicted XIs for HUR vs SCO
Hobart Hurricanes (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.
Perth Scorchers (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.
Perth Scorchers batter Cooper Connolly could be the best batter in the game against Hobart Hurricanes. The left-hander looked good in the last game against Melbourne Stars, scoring a valuable 64-run knock in a winning cause. Connolly will be this hoping to once again put a strong showing in the coming game.
Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis of Hobart Hurricanes could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Perth Scorchers. In the previous game, the pacer picked two wickets and conceded just 12 runs in his spell of three overs. Ellis spell could be really useful in the next game.