Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction 21 December 2024

HBH vs PRS Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the seventh game in the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25, and the Hobart Hurricanes will take on the Perth Scorchers in their first home game this season. The Hurricanes started the season with a loss, losing to the Melbourne Renegades in their opening game. The Perth Scorchers will look to build on their form after defeating the Melbourne Stars in their first game. 

The Perth Scorchers will look to extend their good record against the Hobart Hurricanes. They have won the last four out of five games against the Hurricanes, and the players will look to draw inspiration from those wins. The Hurricanes struggled with the bat in the last game, and the team will need to pull up its socks to defeat the Scorchers and put their campaign back on track. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HBH

L W L L L

MLR

78/4 in 9.0 8.67

BBLT20

Melbourne Renegades beat Hobart Hurricanes by 6 wickets 19 Dec 2024

HBH

74/10 in 12.4 5.84

MLS

180/4 in 20.0 9

BBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Stars by 7 runs 15 Jan 2024

HBH

187/8 in 20.0 9.35

HBH

167/6 in 20.0 8.35

BBLT20

Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 8 wickets 11 Jan 2024

ADS

169/2 in 15.5 10.68

ADS

168/5 in 19.2 8.69

BBLT20

Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 5 wickets 09 Jan 2024

HBH

165/7 in 20.0 8.25

BH

132/7 in 20.0 6.6

BBLT20

Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes by 1 runs (D/L) method 07 Jan 2024

HBH

116/9 in 16.0 7.25

PRS

W L L W L

PRS

150/4 in 17.1 8.74

BBLT20

Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets 15 Dec 2024

MLS

146/9 in 20.0 7.3

PRS

105/10 in 16.2 6.43

BBLT20

Adelaide Strikers beat Perth Scorchers by 50 runs 20 Jan 2024

ADS

155/7 in 20.0 7.75

PRS

197/4 in 20.0 9.85

BBLT20

Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets 16 Jan 2024

SYS

201/7 in 20.0 10.05

PRS

158/6 in 20.0 7.9

BBLT20

Perth Scorchers beat Brisbane Heat by 30 runs 13 Jan 2024

BH

128/10 in 19.5 6.45

BH

191/6 in 20.0 9.55

BBLT20

Brisbane Heat won by 23 runs 10 Jan 2024

PRS

168/9 in 20.0 8.4

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hobart Hurricanes Preview

Nathan Ellis and his men must put the disastrous loss in the last game behind them. They were bowled out for 74 runs against the Melbourne Renegades, losing the game by 6 wickets. Ellis would like to see a better show from his top and middle order in this contest and do well. 

Matthew Wade and Mitchell Owen didn't score much in the last game, and the team needs an electrifying start from the pair. Shai Hope and Ben McDermott are experienced players and will look to add runs in the middle order with Nikhil Chaudhary. Tim David, Chris Jordan, and Nathan Ellis must do a good job in the lower middle order for the team to win. 

The bowling attack was unimpressive in the last game, and the team expects a good start with the new ball from Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake. Nathan Ellis and Chris Jordan are key bowlers for the team and must do well in the middle overs. Waqar Salamkheil and Chaudhary add to the side's bowling options.

Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:

Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Hobart Hurricanes Actual Playing XI:

Ben McDermott, Nathan Ellis, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Timothy David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Shai Hope, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Perth Scorchers Preview

Ashton Turner and his men will be confident heading into their second game. They have started the tournament on a strong note, defeating the Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets. The bowling attack looks excellent, and Turner would like his team to continue with their good record against the Hurricanes with another win. 

The team will expect a better start from Finn Allen and Keaton Jennings, as both players went out cheaply against the Stars. Cooper Connolly will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Matthew Hurst and Turner. Nick Hobson and Ashton Agar add depth to the batting. 

The bowlers looked at their best in the last game. The new ball attack troubled the batters, and the team would like early wickets from Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff. Andrew Tye is one of the best bowlers in this format, and he looks to do well with Lance Morris in the middle overs. Connolly, Turner, and Agar add variety to this attack. 

Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:

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

Perth Scorchers Actual Playing XI:

Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings, Jason Behrendorff, Nick Hobson, Finn Allen

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Hobart will have clear skies on December 21. Batsmen would find the conditions challenging early in the game, where the ball does a bit. The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing strokeplay. The average first-innings score is 158 runs, and a score of 170 or more would be a fighting total at this venue.

HBH vs PRS Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is a small venue, and the short square boundaries offer many scoring opportunities to the batsmen. The wicket offers early assistance to the fast bowlers, who have done well here. There is little on this surface for the spinners, who have gone for runs.

Toss: To Bowl

The team chasing the score has won seven out of the last eight games. The wicket is good to bat on in the second half, but bowlers have a good time on this track in the first half of the game. Hence, the side that wins the toss in this game will likely opt for bowling first.