Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 29, Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat are set to lock horns in Match No.29 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Saturday, January 1. The Hurricanes, led by Matthew Wade, started on a jittery note, but having won three matches in a row, they have found their feet to a large extent.

The Heat, led by Jimmy Peirson, aren’t in the best of positions, having lost five out of their seven matches. They are on a two-match losing streak and are hanging in the middle of the points table. They will be going into the next game on the back of a two-wicket defeat at the hands of Sydney Sixers.

Match Details

Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat – Match 29

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 10:30 AM IST, 05:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has been an excellent one for batting. The bowlers haven’t had much to cheer for while bowling on the surface. The Hurricanes have done well while chasing and hence, batting second may not be the worst of options.

Probable XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Predicted XI: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), D’Arcy Short, Harry Brook, Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Brisbane Heat

Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), James Bazley, Jack Wildermuth, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 18, Hobart Hurricanes – 11, Brisbane Heat – 7, N/R- 0

At Bellerive Oval

Matches- 7, Hobart Hurricanes – 5, Brisbane Heat – 2, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Ben McDermott- Hobart Hurricanes

Ben McDermott has been in sublime form in the ongoing edition of the BBL. The right-hander has notched 353 runs from five matches at an average of 88.25 and a strike rate of 170.53. The fact that he has scored two centuries and one fifty should give him a lot of confidence. The Heat bowlers need to be right on the money while bowling to him.

Thomas Rogers- Hobart Hurricanes

Thomas Rogers has performed exceptionally with the ball for the Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL. The fast bowler is currently the leading wicket-taker for his team and has given an account of his stupendous self. Rogers has picked up 12 wickets from six matches at an excellent economy rate of 7.63. The Heat batters need to be circumspect while facing him.

Today’s match prediction:  Hobart Hurricanes to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.