The Hobart Hurricanes host the Adelaide Strikers in a crucial mid-season encounter at Bellerive Oval. The Hurricanes, currently sitting at the top of the table with 10 points, are in formidable form as they look to defend their title. They are coming off a solid 6-wicket victory against the Sydney Thunder.

The Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, are fighting for consistency. Sitting in 5th place with 6 points, they are just outside the finals spots and desperately need a win to stay in touch with the top four. They enter this match with some confidence after a thrilling 6-run win over the Thunder in their last outing.

Expect the same XI for Hurricanes that beat the Thunder. The batting order is firing, with Tim Ward coming off a match-winning 90, and the bowling attack led by Nathan Ellis remains disciplined. The Strikers, however, have made a significant change to their overseas contingent. South African wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi returns to the squad, replacing Hassan Ali. His inclusion adds mystery spin to a bowling attack that already features the pace of Jamie Overton and Luke Wood.

HH vs AS, BBL|15: Match details

• Date and Time: January 09; 01:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm Local
• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

HH vs AS, Head-to-Head Record in BBL

Matches played: 25 | Hobart Hurricnaes won: 10 | Adelaide Strikers won: 14 | No result/Tied: 01

Bellerive Oval Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval typically offers a true surface with good pace and bounce, rewarding shot-making. However, the cool evening conditions often allow seamers to find swing early on, especially with the new ball. The average first-innings score is around 160-170. Chasing has historically been the preferred option here, as the pitch tends to settle under lights, and dew can occasionally play a factor in the second innings.

Squads:

Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Charlie Wakim, Billy Stanlake, Macalister Wright

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (wk), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi, Alex Ross, Henry Thornton

HH vs AS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
• Adelaide Strikers’ powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
• Adelaide Strikers’ total score: 150-160

Case 2:

• Adelaide Strikers wins the toss and bowls first
• Hobart Hurricanes’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
• Hobart Hurricanes’ total score: 160-170

Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest