Big Bash League 2019 Match 43, Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers will take on each other at Launceston on January 19 for Match 43.

With three wins from 10 games, Hobart Hurricanes are presently standing at the seventh position. Their last match ended without any result against Sydney Sixers and just before that the Hurricanes were defeated by Perth Scorchers by 77 runs. While chasing 176 runs the Hurricanes were wrapped up for only 98 runs. Overall it was a collective failure from both departments and a third loss for the Hurricanes on the trot.

Adelaide Strikers are the third-ranked team of the league currently and lot more stable stand the Hurricanes. The Strikers had a mixed tournament but thankfully they dominated their latest fixture against Brisbane Heat. The bowlers ran through the batting line-up to restrict Brisbane Heat for 100 runs. Then the openers chased down the target in 10.5 overs. Phil Salt scored a half-century and Jake Weatherald cooperated with 33 runs.

Speaking about the current form Adelaide Strikers are way ahead of Hobart Hurricanes. But even the Strikers have their bad days. Hobart Hurricanes need to deliver a team performance if they want to do well in the match. Undoubtedly Adelaide Striker will begin the match as favourites.

Key players

Qais Ahmed (Hobart Hurricanes)– With 11 wickets at an average of 24.45, Qais Ahmed is the highest wicket-taker for Hobart Hurricanes so far. A good spell from him can be effective.

Rashid Khan (Adelaide Strikers)– For the Strikers the key player has to be Rashid Khan. His consistency is an important factor as with 16 wickets at an average of 11.56 he is leading the Strikers bowling.

Likely XIs

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

Adelaide Strikers– Phil Salt, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head (c), Jonathan Wells, Harry Nielsen (wk), Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Michael Neser, Peter Siddle, Harry Conway, Liam O’Connor.

Prediction

Adelaide Strikers to win.