BBL 2024-25: Predicting Hobart Hurricanes’ Playing XI for their clash against Adelaide Strikers

Struggling in the seventh spot on the tournament standings, Hobart Hurricanes’ Playing XI will take on the Adelaide Strikers in the 13^th game of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. The game will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 27, at 1:45 PM (IST). It will be an all-important and a must-win game for the Hurricanes to move a bit closer to the top four spots in the tournament standings.

Nathan Ellis-led has played two matches so far in their campaign in the tournament’s 14^th edition; they have won and lost a game each in their two games. They are coming off a big 8-wicket win against the Perth Scorchers in the last game.

Here is the predicted playing XI for the Hobart Hurricanes in their upcoming away clash against the Adelaide Strikers:

Openers: Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell

Young opener Mitchell Owen smashed an unbeaten century in the last game against the Perth Scorchers. He scored 101 runs off just 64 balls, hitting nine fours and five sixes. His knock played a decisive role in Hobart’s 8-wicket win against the Scorchers.

Owen and Jewell stitched a quick partnership of 32 runs for the wicket in 4 overs. The duo will also be seen opening the innings for the Hurricanes in the next game against the Strikers.

Middle-Order: Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (WK), and Nikhil Chaudhary

The star Caribbean batter Shai Hope will be a perfect option to ‘go ahead with’ to bat at number 3. He also played a decisive knock of 38 runs, hitting 4 fours. Hope also stitched a match-winning partnership of 101 runs with opener Mitchell Owen to help the Hurricanes chase down the target of 156 runs easily in 19.2 overs.

Hope will be followed by the wicketkeeper-batter Ben McDermott at the number four. He can produce some crucial runs for his side in the middle overs. Nikhil Chaudhary can be sent a bit up in the middle order at number 5 to hit some impactful runs.

All-Rounders: Tim David and Chris Jordan

Batting all-rounder Tim David can be a vital cog in the wheel, with his bat for the Hobart Hurricanes. His knack for power-hitting will help his side post a big total on the board. Besides that, Tim can also bowl some important overs to restrict the opponent in the middle and slog overs.

Alongside Tim David, bowling all-rounder Chris Jordan can also be selected as one of the all-rounders in the playing XI of the Hobart Hurricanes in the next game against the Adelaide Strikers.

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith, Billy Steketee, Billy Stanlake, and Waqar Salamkheil

Last game’s bowling star, right-arm pacer Riley Meredith will be seen leading the bowling attack of the Hurricanes in the next game against the Strikers. He scalped 3 wickets at just 27 runs in his four-over quota. Meredith will be accompanied by skipper Nathan Ellis, who claimed a wicket at 28 runs in four overs during the last game.

Meredith and Ellis will also get support from young left-arm wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil and a bit experienced right-arm pacer Billy Stanlake. Notably, Salamkheil also bagged a wicket in the last game for his side.

Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.

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