Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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Although Adelaide Strikers have lost two of their three matches so far, they’ve won their one game at the Adelaide Oval, which bodes well ahead of Hobart Hurricanes’ visit.
Date & time: Friday December 27th 2024: USA PT – 12:15am / USA ET – 3:15am / UK – 8:15am
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Weather: Sunshine at the start of play before clear skies afterwards, although temperatures will drop below 20c.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Adelaide Strikers Preview: Strikers lose out in Heat nailbiter
Adelaide Strikers come into this match with a negative win-loss record after three games after coming out the wrong end of a close encounter against Brisbane Heat. The Strikers set Brisbane 175 to win, which the reigning champions managed with three wickets remaining off the last ball of the match.
It was a magnificent knock from Nathan McSweeney that did most of the damage, but the Heat have every reason to be frustrated after failing to stem the flow of runs over the course of Brisbane’s run chase.
Hobart Hurricanes Preview: Same away problems haunt Hobart
As is so often the case when it comes to Hobart Hurricanes, it could well end up being another campaign where their home form props up their position in the table due to their away struggles. Granted, it’s still very early days this season but so far, the signs have not been good with one loss away and a win at home.
It was in Geelong where Hobart were smashed against Melbourne Renegades, but back in Tasmania the Hurricanes responded, defeating Perth Scorchers by eight wickets after chasing down 156 with four balls remaining.
Adelaide Strikers Betting Analysis
It’s not been the start to BBL 14 that Adelaide Strikers captain Matt Short would have wanted. The BBL 13 top scorer has only managed 31 runs across three innings opening the batting so far this season. However, a player of his class is unlikely to be kept quiet for long and it feels like only a matter of time before a big individual innings comes his way. Back at home here, it would be no surprise if this was the game that we see it. With that in mind, consider backing Short to register a half-century.
Hobart Hurricanes Betting Analysis
Whilst all the focus will be on Mitchell Owen following his brilliant century against Perth in Hobart, bowler Riley Meredith’s role in that game cannot be underestimated. Two vital powerplay wickets and the key scalp of Perth captain Ashton Turner in the closing stages was key to the Hurricanes coming out on top and a demonstration as to Meredith’s quality. He’s one of the lynchpins among this Hurricanes bowling attack and should be backed to acquire 2+ wickets here.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Expert Prediction
Adelaide Strikers will no doubt relish being back at home in front of their fans when taking into account their road woes across the tournament so far. The pitch should play to their strengths and Hobart Hurricanes’ away struggles are well-documented. The first time Adelaide were beaten in BBL 14, they responded with victory straight after and the same outcome is well worth backing again on this occasion.
Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Top Tip: Adelaide Strikers to win
