• Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 33rd Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
• Date and Time: January 11, 08:15 am GMT / 01:45 pm IST / 07:15 pm local time
• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Hobart Hurricanes: Hobart Hurricanes faced defeats against Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat recently, both games teetering on the edge of a different outcome with a few altered events. As the group stage nears its end, the Hurricanes are compelled to give their all for a crucial victory.

Adelaide Strikers:Adelaide Strikers secured two consecutive wins in their previous outings, positioning themselves a mere point away from the playoff spots after Tuesday’s game. Despite differing conditions and the venue from the Adelaide Oval, the Strikers remain optimistic about their prospects in the upcoming match.

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (Captain), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, arry Nielsen (Wicket-Keeper), Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, HHenry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce.

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (Captain), Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (Wicket-Keeper), Matthew Wade, Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim Anderson, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith.

Both teams will meet again on Thursday, and the Hurricanes are eager for an improved batting performance after a challenging start on Tuesday, falling to 66/6. Adelaide Strikers have showcased excellence with the bat throughout the campaign and are currently displaying impressive form in their bowling unit as well. Considering the fine form of Jamie Overton and Cameron Boyce, alongside their formidable top-order batters, our prediction leans towards Adelaide Strikers securing the win.

Prediction: Adelaide Strikers to defeat Hobart Hurricanes

In this year’s BBL at the Bellerive Oval, all three games thus far have been won by the team opting to field first. Based on this trend, our prediction leans toward both teams opting to field first should they win the toss in the upcoming match.

The wicket in Hobart isn’t expected to be excessively fast, yet it will offer movement off the straight for the pace bowlers. Additionally, there’ll be slight turn on the pitch, and a competitive score is anticipated to hover around 160, considering the conditions.

The weather forecast for the Bellerive Oval indicates a pleasant evening with no anticipated rainfall. Temperatures are expected to hover around 20 degrees at the beginning of the match, remaining relatively consistent throughout the duration of the game with minimal fluctuations.

• Stadium: Bellerive Oval
• City: Hobart
• Capacity: 20,000
• Ends: Church Street End, River End
• Hosts to: Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes