Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 30th Match – STR vs HUR Cricket Match Preview, Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable 11 And Fantasy 11 Tips

Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes will face off against each other in the 30th match of the Big Bash League to gain vital points, with both teams struggling in the bottom half of the points table. 

STR vs HUR: Match Preview:

Strikers and Hurricanes are currently placed in the fifth and sixth spots in the points table. Interestingly, the reverse fixture between these two was played just 3 days ago on Monday (January 2nd). Hobart Hurricanes won the match by 7 wickets. However, the pace and bounce will be less threatening in Adelaide as compared to Hobart, while the batting would be tougher in middle and death overs. With a short boundary in play, back-of-length pacers (Riley Meredith, Wes Agar) are expected to have a tough outing.

Chris Lynn was in impeccable form for the Strikers as he smacked 87 runs off 58 balls with 9 fours & 3 sixes. Opener & all-rounder Matthew Short contributed with 38 runs off 26 balls (4x3,6x1), while Colin de Grandhomme contributed with 30 runs off 18 balls (4x5) lower down the order. None of the other batters were able to reach the double-digit mark. 

The bowling was equally disappointing if not more than the batting. Wes Agar, Rashid Khan and Peter Siddle managed 1 wicket each while the other bowlers remained wicketless. Wes Agar went for as many as 44 runs in his 3 overs, while Rashid Khan surprisingly conceded 43 runs in his 4 overs. Captain Peter Siddle was the only bowler on his side who managed to maintain an economy of less than 6. 

Chasing 178 to win against Strikers, Hobart were off to a brilliant start as openers Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott added 86 runs for the first wicket in just 8 overs. While Jewell scored 54 runs off 28 balls (4x4,6x4), Ben McDermott smacked 53 runs in 33 balls (4x5,6x2). D Arcy Short and Tim David scored unbeaten 27 runs respectively as Hurricanes chased down the target in 17.2 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets. 

The Hurricanes' bowling has been decent this season. Pacer Nathan Ellis stepped up with 2 wickets against Strikers, while other bowlers contributed. The only weak link was Faheem Ashraf, who was playing his first match of the season and looked unsettled. Spinner Patrick Dooley has been a highlight, while Riley Meredith is also assisting the bowling. 

STR vs HUR: Match Details

• Date – Thursday, January 05, 2022
• Time – 01:45 PM IST
• Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? STR vs HUR

Due to a convincing win in the reverse fixture just three days ago, Hobart Hurricanes will start as favourites to win this match against Adelaide Strikers. 

STR vs HUR Head-to-Head:

• Total – 20
• Adelaide Strikers – 11
• Hobart Hurricanes – 8
• No Result – 1

STR vs HUR: Where to Watch?

The Big Bash League is being broadcasted by Sony Sports Network in India and the viewers can enjoy the match online on Sony LIV ott platform. 

STR vs HUR Team News:

There are no new injury updates from either team as of now. 

STR vs HUR Probable Playing XI:

• Adelaide Strikers – Henry Hunt, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle (c)
• Hobart Hurricanes – D Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Asif Ali, Mitchell Owen, Faheem Ashraf, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith

STR vs HUR Fantasy XI:

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• Wicket-keeper – Matthew Wade
• Batters – Chris Lynn (c), Ben McDermott, Tim David
• All-rounders – Colin de Grandhomme, Matthew Short, D'Arcy Short
• Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis