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BBL 2024-25: Adelaide Strikers clash with Hobart Hurricanes

Thursday, 26-Dec-2024, 07:15 AM
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In the 13th match of the ongoing Big Bash League, Adelaide Strikers will be facing Hobart Hurricanes on Friday at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Adelaide Strikers have played three matches so far in the tournament, winning one and losing two. They have two points along with the positive NRR of +0.169. 

Strikers' last match was against Brisbane Heat, which they lost by three wickets. They had recorded their victory in the second match, which was against Melbourne Stars in the sixth match of the tournament. Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, are going through same stage as they have won one game from two matches they have played so far. 

Hobart Hurricanes, however, will enter this match on the back of a win in their last game. They beat Perth Scorchers by eight wickets in their last match. Mitchell Owen will be expected to continue with his fine form, having led the side to victory in the last match with his 101 unbeaten off 64. 

HEAD TO HEAD
Matches: 23
No Result: 1
Adelaide Strikers: 14
Hobart Hurricanes: 8

Adelaide Strikers Probable XI: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Hobart Hurricanes Probable XI: Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlak, Waqar Salamkheil


 

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