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

Match 22 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 will see Hobart Hurricanes locking horns with with Adelaide Strikers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday (December 27). The two sides haven’t made impressive starts to their respective campaigns and would be raring to emerge victorious in the forthcoming contest.

With two wins in five games, the Hurricanes are currently fourth in the team standings. On the other hand, the Peter Siddle-led Strikers have just one win of the board in five outings so far. Hence, both sides would like to enhance their points tally in order to go up the team standings.

Match Details

Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers– Match 22

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 12:35 PM IST, 07:05 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The track has been pretty even lately as both batters and bowlers have ample opportunity of making a mark. With the dimensions of the ground being on the larger side, spinner would come in handy in the middle overs. The toss-winning captain must elect to bat as the fresh track would allow batters to score quick runs.

Average score: 159 (Last 5 T20s at Bellerive Oval, Hobart)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 4, N/R – 0

Probable XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Predicted XI: 

Matthew Wade (c & wk), D Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Peter Handscomb, Harry Brook, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Adelaide Strikers

Predicted XI: 

Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald , Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), George Garton, Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (c), Fawad Ahmed

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Head-to-Head

Matches- 16, Hobart Hurricanes – 6, Adelaide Strikers – 9, N/R- 1

Probable top performers

Matthew Wade – Hobart Hurricanes

The Hobart Hurricanes skipper has been in fine form this season and would back himself to make his bat talk once again. Wade can make optimum utilization of the powerplay overs and his ability to play long knocks makes him an even greater asset. Notably, the southpaw recently scored 93 against defending champions Sydney Sixers.

Rashid Khan – Adelaide Strikers

Arguably the greatest T20 bowler ever, Rashid Khan is pretty likely to top the bowling charts. The Afghanistan leg-spinner has been at his lethal best in this competition as most of the batters have struggled to tackle him. As far as his numbers are concerned, Rashid has scalped nine wickets in five outings with his economy rate being just a tad over seven.

Today’s match prediction: Hobart Hurricanes 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.