BBL 2024-2025: Match 36, HEA vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between HEA vs HUR?
MATCH: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes
DATE: January 16, Thursday
TIME: 2:00 pm IST
VENUE: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
TOURNAMENT: Big Bach League 2024-2025
The Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) continues with Brisbane Heat (HEA) taking on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in game 36 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane on January 16.
The Heat have had an underwhelming season so far, losing four out of the eight games they have played, including a no result. They are currently sitting at the fifth spot in the table with six points.
On the other hand, the Hurricanes have had a brilliant season so far and they occupy to pole position in the standings, with six wins, a solitary loss and one no result in eight games.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Brisbane Cricket Ground is usually preferred by the batters. A high-scoring game could be expected on such a pitch. Opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
Predicted Playing XIs for HEA vs HUR
Brisbane Heat (HEA)
Jack Wood, Colin Munro(c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop(w), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR)
Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade(w), Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis(c), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
Probable Top Performers from HEA vs HUR
Probable Best Batter: Max Bryant
Brisbane Heat’s Max Bryant has been in impressive form since the beginning of the season and could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Hurricanes. In seven matches, Bryant has hammered 243 runs at a strike rate of 168.75. He has so far registered two fifty-plus scores.
Probable Best Bowler: Riley Meredith
The right-arm pacer of the Hobart-based franchise, Riley Meredith could be the best bowler in the coming match. Meredith is currently the highest wicket-taker of his side this season with 11 wickets in seven innings. The 28-year-old will be looking to continue his good form exploit the conditions to his benefit and give his side crucial breakthroughs.