Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes taking place? Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes will take place on Saturday 8^th January, 2022 at 09:30 (UK)

Where is Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes taking place? Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes will take place at Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane

What is the expected weather for Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes? 25c dry, but cloudy with light winds

Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes? Click here for the latest ticket information for Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes

What TV channel is Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes on in the UK? Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

BRISBANE HEAT

• A Covid-19 ravaged Brisbane Heat fell to an expected defeat this past Thursday against Melbourne Renegades, with their scratch squad no match for Aaron Finch’s men, ultimately losing by five wickets.
• Six players made their debuts for the Heat in that match with up to 12 members of the Brisbane playing staff having tested positive for Covid-19, which once again doesn’t bode well for them heading into this match.

HOBART HURRICANES

• Hobart Hurricanes are coming off the back of a really disappointing loss at the hands of Adelaide Strikers last time out after being bowled out for just 126, a score which was never going to prove enough to defend at the Adelaide Oval.
• Whilst the Hurricanes boast a strong top order, they contain a soft underbelly in the form of their middle order, which could see them vulnerable in this match unless they consider bolstering the batting in the form of changes.

THE PREDICTION

Hobart Hurricanes have the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways here against the side who beat them back on New Year’s Day. That Brisbane Heat first XI was a very different team to the one expected to take the field in this match, which should benefit the Hurricanes. The hosts could only accrue 128 runs against Melbourne Renegades on Thursday and could well struggle again with the bat here against a bowling attack including the likes of Riley Meredith and Sandeep Lamichhane. Combine that with the experience and power of the Hobart top order and they should prove too strong for this makeshift Brisbane side.