In the 29th match of the BBL 2021/22, the Hobart Hurricanes will face the Brisbane Heat. The Hurricanes are on a winning streak, having won three games. On Wednesday, they defeated Melbourne Renegades by 85 runs thanks to a superb batting display from Ben McDermott and great bowling performances from their bowlers. With 17 points, they are in the third position in the standings.
The Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, showed a lot of heart in their last game against the Sydney Sixers but fell by two wickets in the final over. This is an important game because they have lost their previous two games. They are in fifth place in the rankings with 10 points after two victories and five losses.
Weather
On matchday, expect overcast skies with the possibility of rain. Temperatures will likely range from 14~21°C.
Pitch
The Blundstone Arena has an excellent playing surface. Batters should benefit from the track since they can play their shots after getting their eye in. The Pacers must aim to generate timely breakthroughs for their team.
Probable Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade (c&wk), Peter Handscomb, Ben McDermott, D’Arcy Short, Riley Meredith, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Harry Brook, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Sandeep Lamichhane
Brisbane Heat
Jimmy Peirson (c&wk), Max Bryant, Mark Steketee, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Chris Lynn, Sam Heazlett, Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat – Match 29, Dream 11:
Ben McDermott (c&wk), Ben Duckett (wk), Peter Handscomb, Chris Lynn, Sam Heazlett, James Bazley, Tim David, D’Arcy Short, Riley Meredith, Mark Steketee, Thomas Rogers
Prediction
Match winner
- Hobart Hurricanes
Winning the toss
- Hobart Hurricanes
Top Batsman
- Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott
- Brisbane Heat – Ben Duckett
Top Bowler
- Hobart Hurricanes – Thomas Rogers
- Brisbane Heat – James Bazley
Most Sixes
- Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott
- Brisbane Heat – Ben Duckett
Player of the Match
- Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott
Team Scores Batting First
- Hobart Hurricanes – 170+
- Brisbane Heat – 160+
The first BBL game of 2022 should be entertaining for home fans, given the Hobart Hurricanes are in good form and the Brisbane Heat are suffering. Ben McDermott will score more runs, and the Hobart Hurricanes will win their third straight game.