Dec 30, 2019
13:40 IST / 8:10 GMT
Aurora Stadium - Launceston, Australia
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Melbourne Stars are favorites to win.
The 16th match of the Big Bash League 2019 between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars is scheduled for December 30 at Aurora Stadium, Launceston from 7: 10 PM onwards (local time).
The competition will be a cut throat one with the teams ranking on fourth and fifth spot in the point table of the league. With two victories in three matches played by the teams respectively, the Melbourne Stars have a better edge over the Hurricanes. Both the teams will look forward to win the competition, however elements like weather, pitch condition and individual player performance will play a vital role in deciding the ultimate winner of the match.
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With majority of the teams electing to bat first in the league, the same is anticipated from the toss winning team in the upcoming match as well.
Patches of rain are expected throughout the match with a cloudy sky. The temperature would range between 3-5 degrees Celsius.
The pitch at Launceston is expected to witness good shots by the leading batsmen of the teams with the score crossing 150 or so. The bowlers will also be able to clinch major wickets with the pitch being worn out and flat as the game progresses.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2019...
The team ranks fifth in the point table, just a step below its competitor of the next match, Melbourne Stars. With no such player being consistent from both the batting and bowling segments of the team, there still has been a remarkable contribution on field alternatively from players like D Short, C Jewel, Rose etc.
From the bowling end, Qais and Meredith have been the leading performers clinching maximum wickets for the team. The team will step out to win over its opponents in the upcoming match at Launceston, with certain alterations so required in the overall performance.
Riley Meredith: The bowler has 10 wickets to his credit and has been on a roll since the start of his league. He has secured his position in the team right from the first match with his stupendous performance. He can definitely take a toll on the Stars with his bowling pace and skills.
Qais Ahmed: He has been a consistent performer from the bowling segment. Although an all-rounder, he is yet to mark his significance with his bat on the field. He is a reliable player, who can do wonders in the next match, if he holds true to his form.
The team has been performing well but in bits and pieces. The main players of the team are also yet to achieve their full might on the field, whereas the others haven’t made much of efforts to make the team win. The team lost against Melbourne Stars from a margin of 52 runs. They need to make certain improvements if they intend to supersede the competitors.
George Bailey, David Miller, James Faulkner, Clive Rose, Ben McDermott(c&wk), Simon Milenko, D Arcy Short, Qais Ahmad, Calab Jewell, Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis
| BATSMEN | ALL ROUNDER | WICKET KEEPER | BOWLER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Cartwright | D Arcy Short | Peter Handscomb | Qais Ahmad |
| David Miller | Glenn Maxwell (c) | Riley Meredith | |
| Calab Jewell | Marcus Stoinis (vc) | Adam Zampa | |
| Sandeep Lamichhane |
While the team lost the last match against Adelaide Strikers, Maxwell scored maximum runs for the team. Stoinis has been the star batsman in the past matches whereby he scored 81 runs against Hurricanes in their previous outing. The team defeated them by 52 runs. The bowling alley led by Maxwell, Rauf and Zampa has been on a roll in all the matches by making the batsmen fall prey to their swiftness and pace in early stages of the game itself.
With 2 wins in 3 matches, the team ranks 4th as of now in the point table. However, the overall contribution by both the ends of the team has been commendable and is expected to be repeated in the upcoming duel as well.
Glenn Maxwell: The skipper all-rounder won ‘Player of the Match’ in the inaugural match of the team and has been leading the pack from the front. With 83 off 39 and 43 off 25, he has proved his mettle with his bat and wise decisions on the field.
A Zampa: With 6 wickets in 3 matches so played by the team, this bowler has made the opponents fall weak in their knees. With an economy of 6.50 RPO, he is a dependable bowler and can make the team win in the upcoming match.
The form of the Stars has been as bright as their name. Although they lost their last match, but their shine is expected to be intact in the upcoming match against Hurricanes. Having defeated them previously, players like Maxwell, Zampa have been on the forefront. Others like Marcus Stoinis and Maddinson have walked hand in hand with them and made major contributions to the overall team performance.
Dale Steyn, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nathan Coulter Nile, Ben Dunk, Peter Handscomb(wk), Adam Zampa, Daniel Worrall, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Sandeep Lamichhane
| Matches Played | HBH Won | MLS Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars are more likely to win the upcoming match with odds of 1.80 at Bet365 and 1.76 at 10Cric
Hobart Hurricanes are underdogs with odds of 2.0 at Bet365 and1.86 at 10Cric
Melbourne Stars have a better edge over Hobart Hurricanes owing to its strong batting order. Also, keeping in mind the past results of their previous matches, the Stars are expected to take over the Hurricanes by their storm. The overall performance of the team has also been much better than their counterparts.
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