Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction, and Betting Tips
Match no. 13 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 is set to be played between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes on December 27 at Adelaide Oval. Strikers currently stand at 5th in the table with one win in three matches while Hurricanes ranked 7th with mixed results in their first two matches. The Strikers lost their last match to Brisbane Heat on the other hand after losing their first game Hurricanes bounced to win the last match against the Scorchers. Check out the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction.
Adelaide Strikers boasting players like Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald, Lloyd Pope, and Jamie Overton won one match against Melbourne Stars but lost two to Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat. Hobart Hurricanes features players like Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Nathan Ellis, and Riley Meredith won the last match against Perth Scorchers after losing their first game to Melbourne Renegades.
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Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction: Hurricanes to win
Key Stats
- Adelaide Strikers won 1 out of their first 3 matches.
- Hobart Hurricanes had mixed results in their first 2 games.
- Strikers dominated the Hurricanes in their last three encounters.
Match Prediction: Both teams feature some in-form names like Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald, Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Lloyd Pope, Jamie Overton, Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith. However, with a balanced squad and past record Hurricanes are expected to win this match.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Odds
- Adelaide Strikers – 1.75
- Hobart Hurricanes – 2.10
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winning team | Won by | Date |
| Adelaide Strikers | 8 wickets | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 5 wickets | 09 Jan 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 7 wickets | 05 Jan 2023 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 7 wickets | 02 Jan 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 22 runs | 21 Jan 2022 |
Pitch Report
Match no. 13th of the BBL 2024-25, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes is set to be played at Adelaide Oval. The pitch here is often a batting-friendly surface.
Result of the last T20 matches played at Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars (Dec 20, 2024) – Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs
| Adelaide Strikers | 165/6 |
| Melbourne Stars | 150/9 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers (Jan 09, 2024) – Adelaide Strikers won by 5 wickets
| Hobart Hurricanes | 165/7 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 168/5 |
Adelaide Strikers preview
Adelaide Strikers led by Matthew Short lost their previous match against Brisbane Heat after winning against Sydney Strikers. The team put a total of 175 against the Brisbane Heat but was unable to defend it. Batters like Ollie Pope and Jamie Overton did well but bowlers need to improve.
Predicted XI: Matthew Short, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Also Read | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Prediction, and Betting Tips
Hobart Hurricanes preview
Hobart Hurricanes played two matches having mixed results. They lost their first match against Melbourne Renegades and won the previous one against Perth Scorchers by 8 wickets thanks to the outstanding century of Mitchell Owen. However other batters like Shai Hope, Tim David, and Ben McDermott need to step up.
Predicted XI: Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Player to watch: Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen is a key player for Hobart Hurricanes. The right-handed batter scored an amazing century in the last match against Perth Scorchers. He scored 101* runs of just 64 balls including 9 four and 5 sixes. He is going to be the major threat to Strikers bowlers in this match.
