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BBL 2024-25: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, all you need to know

Friday, 20-Dec-2024, 08:03 AM
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The seventh match of the ongoing Big Bash League will see the face-off between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers on Saturday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Perth Scorchers kicked off their campaign on a high note, beating Melbourne Stars by six wickets in the opening match of the tournament. 

On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes registered a dull start after being thrashed by Melbourne Renegades in the 5th match of the tournament. Hobart Hurricanes were bowled out for their lowest total (74) in BBL history. They would hope to bounce back strongly to open their victory account. Perth Scorchers, meanwhile, will be bolstered by the availability Australia Test squad player Josh Inglis

HEAD TO HEAD
Matches: 20
Hobart Hurricanes: 7
Perth Scorchers: 13

PERTH SCORCHERS PROBABLE XI: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

HOBART HURRICANES PROBABLE XI: Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy StanlakWaqar Salamkheil

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