- Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars
- Date- 24th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Time- 10:00 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Cloudy, 18-22° C
HUR vs STA, 19th Match, General Online Betting Odds
Hobart Hurricanes- 2.10
Melbourne Stars- 1.72
HUR vs STA Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For HUR vs STA | HUR (Odds) | STA (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 2.10 | 1.72 |
| Betway | 2.05 | 1.72 |
| Unibet | 2.15 | 1.70 |
| 1x Bet | 2.10 | 1.73 |
HUR vs STA, Today Match Prediction, 18th Match, Big Bash League, 23rd December
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Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes will lock horns with Melbourne Stars, in the nineteenth match of the Big Bash League 2021 as Bellerive Oval in Hobart will host this fixture. Hurricanes are currently placed in the 6th spot on the points table with just a single win and three losses so far. They have lost their last two fixtures consecutively against the Scorchers.
Hurricanes’ fortunes this season have rested on Matthew Wade, and as he failed to score in the last match the whole batting order collapsed. Batting first Scorchers posted a decent target of 167 Runs as Kurtis Patterson starred with the bat. In return, we saw another instance of batting collapse from the Hurricanes as Andrew Tye tightened his grip on the Hurrican top order.
Hurricanes desperately need D’Arcy Short to rekindle his destructive batting or either they should probably send Tim David up the order, with his current position of No. 6 being too low. He often comes in with his side under severe pressure and is failing to perform likewise.
Top Batsmen for Hobart Hurricanes-
- D’Arcy Short- 361 Runs in 10 Matches, 111.76 Strike Rate
- Matthew Wade- 235 Runs in 7 Matches, 169.06 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Hobart Hurricanes-
- Nathan Ellis- 13 Wickets in 10 Matches, 8.85 Economy
- Scott Boland- 9 Wickets in 7 Matches, 8.96 Economy
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars are on the same boat as Hurricanes with just a win ahead of the Hurricanes. They are currently placed in the 5th spot on the points table with two wins and two losses. The Stars campaign in the tournament is relying on the likes of Maxwell, Stoinis, and Zampa as their key players.
They played their last match against the Sixers while batting first they posted a target of 177 Runs. As the top order collapsed Maxwell smashed his maiden BBL century 103 off 57 balls to rescue his team out of early trouble. In return, the Stars bowlers failed to contain the Sixer’s top order as Josh Philippe’s unbeaten 99* overpowered Maxwell’s efforts. Only three bowlers managed to take a single scalp each while leaking plenty of runs.
While the Melbourne Stars have been batting well in the tournament and have a handful of hard hitters, they need to improve their bowling performances. Adam Zampa and Coulter Nile need to get back to their natural self.
Top Batsmen for Melbourne Stars–
- Glenn Maxwell- 287 Runs in 10 Matches, 140.68 Strike Rate
- Nick Larkin- 285 runs in 10 Matches, 116.32 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Melbourne Stars–
- Adam Zampa- 11 Wickets in 10 Matches, 7.57 Economy
- Nathan Coulter-Nile– 8 Wickets in 6 Matches, 9.42 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20
| Venue | Hobart |
| Total matches | 49 |
| Matches won batting first | 28 |
| Matches won batting second | 21 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 169 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 167 |
| Highest total recorded | Brisbane Heat 212/3 |
| Lowest total recorded | Melbourne Renegades 60/10 |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy in Hobart as we can see a dip in temperature early morning. It is expected to get a bit warmer as the day progresses. There are very slight chances for rain to play spoilsport. The temperature will hover around 18-22 °C.
- Precipitation: 10%
- Humidity: 54%
- Wind: 13 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has been great for batting track in the past. In 28 of the 21 BBL games played at this venue, teams batting first have scored more than 150 runs. While teams batting first or chasing have been equally successful in Hobart. All-Rounder, D’Arcy Short already has a five-wicket haul on this ground and the track also supports pace bowlers with adequate bounce.
HUR vs STA, 19th Match, Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Hobart Hurricanes Playing11-
Matthew Wade (c & wk), D Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Jordan Thompson, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Wicketkeeper- Matthew Wade
Batsmen- Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Harry Brook, Tim David
All-Rounder- D Arcy Short, Jordan Thompson
Bowler- Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nathan Ellis
Melbourne Stars Playing 11-
Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Wicketkeeper- Joe Clarke
Batsmen- Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin
All-rounder- Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell
Bowler- Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
HUR vs STA, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Melbourne Stars is expected to win against Hobart Hurricanes.
While Hobart Hurricanes have players that have done well in the T20 format individually, but they have not been able to contribute well as a team, Stars are coming into this game after some bad performances from their bowlers, which cost them their last match. However, It will certainly be a tough battle between both the teams trying to go up in the points table. The Stars have a stronger team on paper with the likes of Maxwell, Russell, and Zampa that bring experience to the table.
Given the head-to-head stats of the previous encounters between the two sides, Melbourne Stars have emerged victorious on four out of five occasions against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Popular Betting Odds For HUR vs STA, Match 19, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Hobart Hurricanes- Matthew Wade
Matthew Wade is currently one of the top scorers for his team with 130 Runs in just 4 Innings. He played a captain’s knock in the last fixture against Sixers hammering 93 Runs in 46 deliveries including five sixes and nine fours with an exceptional strike rate of 202.17. His 2021 T20 World Cup heroics for Australia cannot be forgotten. So far he has scored 1961 Runs in 72 matches of BBL with a 156.62 Strike Rate. While he fell prey into the hands of Andrew Tye’s exceptional bowling in the last match. He will certainly be looking to score big in this fixture.
Top Batsman for Melbourne Stars- Marcus Stoinis
He is an all-rounder whose abilities continue to rise after putting together a number of superb seasons. Stoinis has become a vital member of the Stars team and a fan favorite with 2184 Runs in 77 BBL matches. He also has 36 scalps to his name and can prove to be a gripping bowler in the powerplay. So far this season he has smashed 47 Runs in 3 matches and will be looking to improve these figures with his return to the Stars.
Top Bowler for Hobart Hurricanes- Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis appears at his prime to take it to the next level again in BBL 2021. He has a great past figure of 4-34 against Scorchers. During his BBL career so far in 33 matches, he has 37 wickets, and given the current BBL he has picked five scalps in four innings he has played so far with an 8.68 economy rate. He will be looking to improve these figures in this upcoming fixture.
Top Bowler for Melbourne Stars- Nathan Coulter-Nile
He has the speed and ability to light up the track for the Stars. The All-Rounder is capable of pinch-hitting as well as blistering bowling pace to give nightmares to opposing batters. In 59 BBL matches, he has scored 387 Runs and picked 70 wickets.
