The Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat are set to lock horns in match number 29 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Saturday, January 1. The Hurricanes, led by Matthew Wade, started off on a flimsy note but, having won three matches in a row, have largely found their feet.
The Jimmy Pierson-led Heat are not in the best of shape after losing five of their seven matches. They are on a two-match losing streak and are hanging in the middle of the points table. They will move into the next game after a two-wicket loss at the hands of the Sydney Sixers.
Match Details
Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat – Match 29
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Time – 10:30 AM IST, 05:00 AM GMT
Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bellerive Oval has been excellent for batting. The bowlers didn't have much to cheer about while bowling on the surface. The Hurricanes have done well chasing the target and therefore batting second might not be the worst option.
Probable XIs
Hobart Hurricanes
Predicted XI: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), D’Arcy Short, Harry Brook, Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Brisbane Heat
Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), James Bazley, Jack Wildermuth, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head
Overall
Matches- 18, Hobart Hurricanes – 11, Brisbane Heat – 7, N/R- 0
At Bellerive Oval
Matches- 7, Hobart Hurricanes – 5, Brisbane Heat – 2, N/R- 0
Probable top performers
Ben McDermott- Hobart Hurricanes
Ben McDermott has been in excellent form in the current edition of BBL. The right-handed batsman has scored 353 runs in five matches at an average of 88.25 and a strike rate of 170.53. The fact that he has scored two centuries and one half-century should give him a lot of confidence. Heat bowlers have to be right on the money when bowling to him.
Thomas Rogers - Hobart Hurricanes
Thomas Rogers has been exceptional with the ball for the Hurricanes in the current BBL. The pacer is currently the leading wicket-taker for his team and has given an account of his illustrious self. Rogers has taken 12 wickets in six matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.63. Heat batsmen need to be careful while facing them.