BBL 2019-20: Match 35, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

In the absence of D'Arcy Short, skipper Matthew Wade and Caleb Jewell are expected to propel Hurricanes to a flying start.

Published - 12 Jan 2020, 16:33 IST | Updated - 12 Jan 2020, 16:33 IST

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The enthralling journey of BBL 2019-20 continues with another thrilling encounter as Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers in Match 35 of the tournament. Both the teams have had a similar journey so far in the tournament. Both Hurricanes and Scorchers are sitting in the bottom half of the points table. Hobart Hurricanes have registered three wins out of eight matches in the competition and have amassed six points. In their previous match against Sydney Thunder, Hurricanes suffered a four-wicket defeat after failing to defend a total of 162 runs.

The duo of Ben McDermott (33) and Goerge Bailey stood out as they steered Hurricanes to post a competitive total on the board. However, an inefficient bowling unit was the reason behind Hurricanes failing to defend the total. Clive Rose was the pick of Hurricanes’ bowlers after he scalped two wickets in his spell while conceding 27 runs.

Perth Scorchers have also failed to leave a mark so far in the BBL 2019-20. In their eight matches so far, Scorchers have gathered eight points by winning four out of eight matches. The Mitchell Marsh-led side thrashed Brisbane Heat in their previous match of the league. Skipper Marsh led his side from the front as he smashed 93 runs off just 43 balls to propel Scorchers to a total of 213 runs.

Mitchell Marsh was also assisted by Cameron Bancroft, who scored 41 runs off 29 balls. Scorchers’ bowlers were successful in scalping wickets at regular intervals as they curbed Brisbane Heat to a total of 179 to clinch the encounter by 34 runs. Scorchers will be eager to replicate their performance against Hurricanes.

Pitch and Conditions

Bellerive Oval has hosted two matches so far in the league and runs have been gathered on board in both the encounters. In the previous game hosted at this venue, Brisbane Heat smashed a total of 212 runs against Hobart Hurricanes. The wicket is anticipated to host a high-scoring thriller. The temperature is expected to hover around 29 degrees Celcius with no chances of rain whatsoever. The weather is anticipated to be mostly sunny with a moderate level of humidity.

Team Combination

Hobart Hurricanes

In the absence of D’Arcy Short, skipper Matthew Wade and Caleb Jewell are expected to propel Hurricanes to a flying start. George Bailey, who was the top performer for Hurricanes in their previous match, will be eager to deliver a similar kind of performance. Hurricanes have Qais Ahmad, Scott Boland and Clive ROise in their bowling line-up, who have the potential to scalp wickets at regular intervals.

Predicted XI: George Bailey, Matthew Wade (c), David Miller, Scott Boland, Clive Rose, Ben McDermott (wk), Simon Milenko, Qais Ahmad, Caleb Jewell, Thomas Rogers, Nathan Ellis

Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers’ batting force has been in sublime form lately. The Mitchell Marsh-led side has Josh Inglis and Liam Livingstone to steer them to an explosive start. Skipper Mitchell Marsh hogged the headlines in their previous game after smashing 93 runs against Brisbane Heat. Scorchers’ bowling force also displayed a robust performance against Heat. They have the likes of Jhye Richardson, Chris Jordan and Joel Paris in their bowling arsenal.

Predicted XI: Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Chris Jordan, Tim David, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Sam Whiteman, Fawad Ahmed