Steve Smith is without a century in his last 14 Test innings, which is his longest drought since the start of his Test career (22 innings without a Test century).
I feel he will look to be more proactive against India, especially Ashwin. Backing him to bounce back.
I feel he will look to be more proactive against India, especially Ashwin. Backing him to bounce back.
HOBART HURRICANES
Hobart Hurricanes were unable to make it three wins in succession as well as back-to-back victories over Melbourne Stars as they came unstuck in their chase in an entertaining affair last time out.
Having shocked the Stars in their previous contest, Hobart would have fully believed that they could produce a repeat result but a superb knock of 97* from Marcus Stoinis helped the Melbourne side to a big total of 183/6.
Ben McDermott gave his side a great platform to chase that score as he continued his brilliant form with 91 from 58 balls but he was offered very little support and his side ultimately fell ten runs short.
Hobart Hurricanes were unable to make it three wins in succession as well as back-to-back victories over Melbourne Stars as they came unstuck in their chase in an entertaining affair last time out.
Having shocked the Stars in their previous contest, Hobart would have fully believed that they could produce a repeat result but a superb knock of 97* from Marcus Stoinis helped the Melbourne side to a big total of 183/6.
Ben McDermott gave his side a great platform to chase that score as he continued his brilliant form with 91 from 58 balls but he was offered very little support and his side ultimately fell ten runs short.
Sydney Thunder suffered a shock loss to Brisbane Heat as their five-match winning streak was ended as a quiet spell in the middle of their innings with the bat as well as some sloppy efforts in the field were their downfall.
On a nice track, the Thunder lost Usman Khawaja for a second-ball duck but Alex Hales made up for the loss of his opening partner as he whacked 46 off just 26 balls with late cameos from Daniel Sams and Ben Cutting helping the Sydney side to 174/8.
The Thunder then bowled eight wides while also making some poor errors in the field as they allowed the Heat to chase down their total with five wickets and five balls to spare but they are still well-placed on the ladder following what was just their second loss of the tournament.
On a nice track, the Thunder lost Usman Khawaja for a second-ball duck but Alex Hales made up for the loss of his opening partner as he whacked 46 off just 26 balls with late cameos from Daniel Sams and Ben Cutting helping the Sydney side to 174/8.
The Thunder then bowled eight wides while also making some poor errors in the field as they allowed the Heat to chase down their total with five wickets and five balls to spare but they are still well-placed on the ladder following what was just their second loss of the tournament.
Probable XI for both sides:-
Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Boland.
Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha.
Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Boland.
Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha.
5 Must-Have Players in the Squad
Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Ben McDermott, Tanveer Sangha, and D’arcy Short.
Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Ben McDermott, Tanveer Sangha, and D’arcy Short.
HUR vs THU Team Wicket-Keeper
Ben McDermott (Price 9.5) and Sam Billings (Price 9) will be the wicket-keepers of our squad. McDermott has scored 277 runs this season, whereas his average has been 55.40. Billings is a witty batsman, and his T20 numbers are impressive. He has scored over 3000 T20 runs, whereas his strike-rate has been 129.96.
HUR vs THU Team Batsmen
Alex Hales (Price 10) and Callum Ferguson (Price 9) will be our batsmen from the Sydney Thunder. Callum has scored 243 runs in the tournament at an average of 40.50, whereas Hales has also scored 243 runs. Both of them are the backbone of this side’s batting.
Dawid Malan (Price 9.5) and Colin Ingram (Price 9) will be our batsmen from the Hobart Hurricanes. Malan is the no.1 T20I ranked batsman, whereas he has scored 155 runs in four games here in BBL. Ingram has scored 228 runs this season at an average of 28.50. Both of them are brilliant players in this shortest format of the game.
HUR vs THU Team All-Rounders
D’arcy Short (Price 10) will be our all-rounder from the Hobart Hurricanes. Short is not in good form, but he is a machine in the Big Bash League. He scored 357 runs in the last season whereas, he has scored 122 runs this season. Short has scalped three wickets in his bowling too.
HUR vs THU Team Bowlers
Chris Green (Price 8.5) and Tanveer Sangha (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from Sydney Thunder. Green is a brilliant off-spinner, whereas Sangha is a young leg-spinner. Sangha has scalped thirteen wickets this season, whereas Green has scalped ten.
Riley Meredith (Price 8.5) and Nathan Ellis (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from the Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith scalped ten wickets last season whereas, Ellis picked twelve. Both of them have scalped twelve wickets each this season.
Alternative Changes: Sam Billings & Chris Green Out; Usman Khawaja and Nathan McAndrew In.
Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes are the favourites to win this game.
Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-
Alex Hales and D’arcy Short
Top Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-
Both the captain’s pick + Callum Ferguson and Dawid Malan
Ben McDermott (Price 9.5) and Sam Billings (Price 9) will be the wicket-keepers of our squad. McDermott has scored 277 runs this season, whereas his average has been 55.40. Billings is a witty batsman, and his T20 numbers are impressive. He has scored over 3000 T20 runs, whereas his strike-rate has been 129.96.
HUR vs THU Team Batsmen
Alex Hales (Price 10) and Callum Ferguson (Price 9) will be our batsmen from the Sydney Thunder. Callum has scored 243 runs in the tournament at an average of 40.50, whereas Hales has also scored 243 runs. Both of them are the backbone of this side’s batting.
Dawid Malan (Price 9.5) and Colin Ingram (Price 9) will be our batsmen from the Hobart Hurricanes. Malan is the no.1 T20I ranked batsman, whereas he has scored 155 runs in four games here in BBL. Ingram has scored 228 runs this season at an average of 28.50. Both of them are brilliant players in this shortest format of the game.
HUR vs THU Team All-Rounders
D’arcy Short (Price 10) will be our all-rounder from the Hobart Hurricanes. Short is not in good form, but he is a machine in the Big Bash League. He scored 357 runs in the last season whereas, he has scored 122 runs this season. Short has scalped three wickets in his bowling too.
HUR vs THU Team Bowlers
Chris Green (Price 8.5) and Tanveer Sangha (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from Sydney Thunder. Green is a brilliant off-spinner, whereas Sangha is a young leg-spinner. Sangha has scalped thirteen wickets this season, whereas Green has scalped ten.
Riley Meredith (Price 8.5) and Nathan Ellis (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from the Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith scalped ten wickets last season whereas, Ellis picked twelve. Both of them have scalped twelve wickets each this season.
Alternative Changes: Sam Billings & Chris Green Out; Usman Khawaja and Nathan McAndrew In.
Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes are the favourites to win this game.
Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-
Alex Hales and D’arcy Short
Top Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-
Both the captain’s pick + Callum Ferguson and Dawid Malan
The 33rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades at the Adelaide Oval.
Both teams have played each other in their previous match where the Strikers won by a margin of 59 runs. The Strikers are currently placed at fourth spot and would like to continue with their winning combination against their opposition.
As for Melbourne Renegades, they are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with 7 losses in 8 matches. Their only win came against 6th placed Perth Scorchers. The Aaron Finch-led side would need to work deep to make a place in the top 4.
Both teams have played each other in their previous match where the Strikers won by a margin of 59 runs. The Strikers are currently placed at fourth spot and would like to continue with their winning combination against their opposition.
As for Melbourne Renegades, they are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with 7 losses in 8 matches. Their only win came against 6th placed Perth Scorchers. The Aaron Finch-led side would need to work deep to make a place in the top 4.
STR vs REN Probable Playing XIs
Adelaide Strikers: Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Harry Conway.
Melbourne Renegades: Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Noor Ahmad, Kane Richardson.
Adelaide Strikers: Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Harry Conway.
Melbourne Renegades: Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Noor Ahmad, Kane Richardson.
Typical Sporting wicket’ is the phrase that will come to mind, when asked to describe the pitch at the Adelaide Oval. Even though T20 is a fast-paced format, it would be critical for the batsmen to spend the initial few minutes with caution on this pitch, and once they get their eye in, they can go for their shots and reap dividends.
Average first innings score
The average first innings score at the Adelaide Oval in the three matches played in this edition of the Big Bash League has been 161.
Average first innings score
The average first innings score at the Adelaide Oval in the three matches played in this edition of the Big Bash League has been 161.