Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Preview: BBL 2024-25 Match 7

The seventh match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season will see the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Perth Scorchers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on December 21, 2024.

Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have played each other 20 times in the past, with the Perth Scorchers holding a dominant 13-7 lead in the head-to-head record.

Current Form
The Hobart Hurricanes have had a disappointing start to their campaign, losing their opening match to the Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets. The Hurricanes were bowled out for a paltry 74 runs inside 13 overs, and the Renegades chased down the target with ease in 9 overs.

On the other hand, the Perth Scorchers have started their campaign on a high, thrashing the Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets in their opening match. The Scorchers restricted the Stars to 146/9 and then chased down the target in 17.1 overs.

Team News and Probable XI
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

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

Key Players to Watch
Hobart Hurricanes: Ben McDermott, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis

Perth Scorchers: Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner, Jhye Richardson

Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Bellerive Oval in Hobart is expected to offer a good batting surface, with some assistance for the fast bowlers. The weather forecast suggests a partly cloudy day with a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C.

Match Prediction
Given the current form and head-to-head record, the Perth Scorchers are likely to start as favorites for this match. However, the Hobart Hurricanes will be looking to bounce back from their opening defeat and will be motivated to perform in front of their home crowd.

Recommended Bet
Perth Scorchers to win the match @ 1.80

Odds
Hobart Hurricanes: 2.00
Perth Scorchers: 1.80

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Upcoming Fixtures
Hobart Hurricanes: vs Adelaide Strikers on December 27, vs Sydney Sixers on January 1, vs Adelaide Strikers on January 5

Perth Scorchers: vs Melbourne Renegades on December 23, vs Brisbane Heat on December 26, vs Adelaide Strikers on December 31