Big Bash League 2019 Match 35, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Big Bash League 2019 Match 35, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

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Hobart Hurricanes will host Perth Scorchers for Match 35 of the 2019-20 BBL, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. While the Scorchers beat Brisbane Heat by 34 runs in their previous match, at Perth, the Hurricanes lost to Sydney Thunder by 4 wickets at Sydney.

On that day, George Bailey’s 43, supported by thirties from Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott, helped the Hurricanes reach 162/6. Alex Hales then took the match away from them despite Clive Rose’s 4-0-28-2.

On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh’s 41-ball 93 not out propelled the Scorchers to 213/3. Joel Paris (4-0-29-2) and Jhye Richardson (4-0-34-2) then restricted the Heat to 179/8.

With 8 points from 8 matches, the Scorchers currently occupy fifth place (behind the Heat on net run rate but level on points) on the points table while the Hurricanes are on 6 points, from 8 matches.

The two have met earlier this season, where D’Arcy Short slammed the first hundred of the tournament to take the Hurricanes to 180/2. Scott Boland (4-0-29-2) and Qais Ahmed (4-0-29-1) then restricted the Scorchers to 172/8.

Here, too, the Scorchers are likely to triumph, for they have a more balanced side.

Head to head

The teams have beaten each other 6 times – though Hobart had won this season’s clash.

Key players

Riley Meredith (Hobart Hurricanes): Meredith’s ability to bowl accurately without compromising on pace has been refreshing. With 10 wickets at 6.68 an over, Meredith will be expected to spearhead the Hurricanes attack again.

Liam Livingstone (Perth Scorchers): A boundary every 4.5 balls tells the story: Livingstone has stood out in a batting line-up in a line-up that boasts of Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Bancroft, and Josh Inglis. Remember, he also bowls…

Likely XIs

Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (c), Caleb Jewell, Simon Milenko, George Bailey, Ben McDermott (wk), David Miller, Clive Rose, Thomas Rogers, Nathan Ellis, Qais Ahmed, Scott Boland.

Perth Scorchers: Josh Inglis (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Whiteman, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Bancroft, Chris Green, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Fawad Ahmed.

Prediction

Perth Scorchers to win.