Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 19, Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars are set to lock horns in Match No.19 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes, led by Matthew Wade, haven’t made the best of starts to their campaign, having lost three out of their four matches thus far in the tournament.

They will be going in to the game on the back of a 42-run loss at the hands of table-toppers Perth Scorchers. The Stars, on the other hand, have won two out of four games, but are placed at the bottom half of the table. In their previous game, Sydney Sixers beat them by seven wickets.

Match Details

Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars – Match 19

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has been a decent one for batting. The pacers are expected to generate quite a bit from the surface. Winning the toss and fielding first should be the way forward for teams.

Probable XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Predicted XI: Matthew Wade (c & wk), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Jordan Thompson, Wil Parker, Sandeep Lamichhane

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 15, Hobart Hurricanes – 5, Melbourne Stars – 10, N/R- 0

At Bellerive Oval

Matches- 6, Hobart Hurricanes – 2, Melbourne Stars – 4, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Glenn Maxwell- Melbourne Stars

Glenn Maxwell has been exceptional for the Stars in the ongoing edition of the BBL. The Stars’ skipper has notched 163 runs from four games at an average of 40.75. The century against the Sixers should keep him in good stead.

Brody Couch- Melbourne Stars

Brody Couch is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Stars in the ongoing edition of the BBL. The fast bowler has picked up six wickets from four games at an economy rate of 8.23. He is again expected to deliver for his team in the next match.

Today’s match prediction:  Melbourne Stars to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.