Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 17 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars – Let’s see who will win | Dec 28

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Match Analysis

The 17th game of the 2023-midnight On Thursday in Hobart, the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars will play in the Big Bash League. In Match 13, the Hurricanes defeated the Melbourne Renegades to win their maiden tournament. On Boxing Day, the Stars defeated the Sydney Sixers in their most recent game. Bellerive Oval will host kickoff at 19:15 local time.

In their last match before Christmas, the Hobart Hurricanes, who had been struggling, overcame the Melbourne Renegades with six balls and six wickets left. Now that they’re back at home, they’ll be hoping to win two straight.

On Boxing Day, the Melbourne Stars surprised everyone by defeating the formidable Sydney Sixers to start their season. They put on a strong team performance, and with that outcome, they will go to Hobart thinking they can defeat anyone.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Team Preview & Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

It was regrettable that Ben McDermott’s sore neck prevented him from participating in the Hurricanes’ season-opening victory. Nikhil Chaudhary entered the game to help the Renegades win, but we anticipate that he will withdraw to make room for McDermott, who will be returning.

The 36-year-old Matthew Wade hasn’t played any Test or ODI cricket in the previous two years—only Twenty20 matches. But as he proved against the Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2023, he is still a formidable opponent at the BBL level. Right-hander Macalister Wright made his season debut in Match 13, and after amassing 63 runs off of just 36 balls, he is certainly worthy of a strong run in the team.

The team’s captain, Nathan Ellis, has drawn criticism for a few of his own and his teammates’ performances. But he ought to feel confident after hitting Aaron Finch and Joe Clarke out of the last game. The last game’s two wickets in two balls came from left-arm wrist spinner Patrick Dooley. While this ground isn’t known for helping spinners, he could still be a threat.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Macalister Wright, Patrick Dooley, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith

Melbourne Stars

The return of Mark Steketee to the Melbourne Stars lineup after his absence in the previous match could provide a much-needed lift for the team ahead of this match. Haris Rauf and Usama Mir will be playing in their final BBL match of the season following this one. They will then depart to join their international counterparts.

All-rounder Beau Webster is enjoying his best BBL season to date after having an impact on games with both bat and ball. On Boxing Day, Glenn Maxwell, the captain, quickly brought aggression to the innings with a quick-fire 12 runs off 8 balls. This game should include another inning of high scoring.

The right-arm pace bowler for Pakistan, Haris Rauf, had his finest performance of the year in the most recent match and should be happy with the Hobart surface. Usama Mir, who will back himself after taking 3/19 against the Sixers, is not a natural fit on this pitch, much like his spin-bowling opponent.

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars Squads

Glenn Maxwell (c), Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Marcus Stoinis, Joel Paris, Thomas Rogers, Haris Rauf

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars outfield report 

Bellerive Oval

If both teams win the toss, we believe they will decide to let the opponent bat first. The Hobart Hurricanes won the previous game at this location by opting to field first.

There will still be gloomy periods on Thursday evening, even though most of the heavy clouds from earlier in the day will have cleared off. With the temperature in the mid-to-high teens, there is no chance of rain.

This is a decent batting pitch that appears to have a little bit more pace to it than in recent BBL seasons. 190+ will be the par score.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, Hobart Hurricanes won three matches and the Melbourne Stars won two matches.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Prediction

Winning the toss

• Hobart Hurricanes

Player of the Match

• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade

Most runs

• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
• Melbourne Stars – Beau Webster

Most wickets

• Hobart Hurricanes – Nathan Ellis
• Melbourne Stars – Haris Rauf

Most sixes

• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
• Melbourne Stars – Beau Webster

Team Scores Batting First

• Hobart Hurricanes – 190+
• Melbourne Stars – 180+

According to cricket analysts, Hobart Hurricanes have a 54.4% chance to win.

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