HHU vs MST Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 23

Match Details

Its match no. 23 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 and the Hobart Hurricanes will be locking horns with the Melbourne Stars at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

This match will be starting at 11:35 AM IST (5:05 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.

Preview

Interestingly, both the teams will face each other again on January 4 and this will be a crucial match in terms of having an upper hand. The Hurricanes are sitting pretty at the third position at the moment with 15 points and four wins from six matches to their name.

On the other hand, Melbourne Stars have lost their way after registering twin victories to start their season. They have lost their last two matches while the other one was abandoned due to rain.

Weather Report for Match 23

The conditions will slightly be overcast and a minute chance of rain during the game. The temperature will be around 20 degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report

The batsmen, after getting their eyes in, can play a big knock while the bowlers will be interested all the time. It seems to be a bat-first pitch as far as this season so far is concerned.

Average first innings score

170 (Six matches played this season)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 2; Lost – 4

Injury & Availability News

Sandeep Lamichhane is set to play his first match of the season for Hobart Hurricanes.

Adam Zampa has been suspended for 1 match after he was found guilty of obscenity during the previous game. He will miss this game for the Stars.

Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Hobart Hurricanes

D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (WK), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Wil Parker, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Riley Meredith.

Bench

Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Macilister Wright.

Melbourne Stars

Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Nic Maddinson, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan.

Bench

Nick Larkin, Seb Gotch, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris

Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Glenn Maxwell has scored 179 runs in four innings at a strike-rate of 146.72. He has been expensive with the ball but tends to pick up wickets often.

Nicholas Pooran has a strike-rate of 208.82 in a couple of innings makes him a dangerous batsman.

Tim David has scored 181 runs at a strike-rate of more than 160 and an average of more than 45.

Dawid Malan is yet to unleash himself and a big knock is round the corner for him.

Riley Meredith has so far accounted for 10 wickets at an economy of only 7.17.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Dawid Malan

Vice-Captain Options: Marcus Stoinis, Riley Meredith, D’Arcy Short

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen – Tim David, Dawid Malan (VC), Hilton Cartwright

All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C)

Bowlers – Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake

12th Man – Keemo Paul

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben McDermott, Nicholas Pooran (C)

Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Andre Fletcher

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, D’Arcy Short

Bowlers – Riley Meredith (VC), Sandeep Lamichhane, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake

12th Man – Peter Handscomb

Expert Advice

With a lot of top players available for this game, there will be surely some credit problem for you while picking your 11Wickets Fantasy team.

HHU vs MST Today’s Probable Winners

Melbourne Stars are expected to win the match.

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