BBL Match Prediction | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Big Bash League 2024-25 | Match 24 | Jan 05 – Can AS get their consecutive second win?

HH vs AS Match Analysis

Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers will play each other in the Big Bash League 2024-25 24th Match on January 05, 2025, at 02:15 PM BST at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

The Hobart Hurricanes will benefit from home advantage at the Bellerive Oval for this match. However, since the beginning of 2025, they are the only team to secure a home victory, with three other games being won by visiting sides and one concluding without a result.

Adelaide Strikers had a tough December, starting with a 15-run victory over Melbourne Stars in their season opener, but then suffering consecutive defeats: by three wickets to Brisbane Heat, 11 runs to Hobart Hurricanes, and seven wickets to Perth Scorchers.

HH vs AS Team Preview & Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes started 2025 in style, becoming the first team in this BBL season to defeat the Sydney Sixers with a commanding 50-run victory in a day-night match in Hobart. Indian-born Australian all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary delivered a standout performance, earning the Player of the Match award with a 42-run knockoff in 31 balls and impressive bowling figures of 1/15 from three overs.

Billy Stanlake also made a significant impact with the ball, claiming 2/22, and he’ll be eager to bowl again at the Bellerive Oval. With a formidable top six comprising wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, captain Ben McDermott, Chaudhary, and Tim David, the Hurricanes boast a batting lineup capable of challenging any bowling attack.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

Tim David, Jake Doran, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Macalister Wright, Rishad Hossain, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, and Billy Stanlake.

Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers kicked off 2025 with an impressive five-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades at Docklands Stadium. The challenge now is whether the Strikers can build on that momentum, secure back-to-back wins, and return from Hobart with another two points in the bag.

Key to their resurgence was the standout pace bowling of Henry Thornton (3/22) and the fiery spells from Jamie Overton (2/30). Complemented by Lloyd Pope’s leg spin (2/34) and Brendan Doggett’s economical performance (1/17), the Strikers now boast a diverse and effective bowling attack.

Chris Lynn, who smashed 88 runs in the last match, alongside D’Arcy Short at the top of the order, has the potential to dominate the powerplay and put the Hurricanes under pressure early.

Adelaide Strikers Squads

Adelaide Strikers

Henry Thornton, Fabian Allen, Alex Carey, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, D’Arcy Short, Thomas Kelly, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Boyce, Ollie Pope, Harry Nielsen, James Bazley, Jordan Buckingham, and Chris Lynn.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers outfield report 

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

We anticipate that both captains will go out for the toss wishing to bowl first before this game at the Bellerive Oval, as the side fielding first won matches 19, 20, and 22.

It is predicted that Hobart will have gloomy conditions into Sunday night, with temperatures unlikely to rise above 21 degrees. Additionally, the humidity will be high throughout, never falling below 50%. The Bellerive Oval consistently provides pace bowlers with something to do both off the field and in the air, which frequently enables the spinners to step up and entice batsmen to take more chances against them.   

HH vs AS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, HH won two games and AS won three.   

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Hobart Hurricanes have a 56% chance of winning. 

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.