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Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars (HBHvMLS): The 19th Match of KFC BBL 2021-22 will be played between these two teams HBH vs MLS, The match will begin on 24 December 2021 at 10:00 AM IST.
Key Points:
- Melbourne Stars have a better balanced side between the two, at least on paper
- Hobart Hurricanes are a little too over-reliant on their opening pair of D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade, which has been more of a hit and miss thus far
- Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Andre Russell have been in terrific form for the Stars in the competition up until now
Team Analysis:
Just as we are nearing the midway mark of the competition in Big Bash League 2021, things are certainly beginning to take shape beautifully. Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers are running away at the top of the points table, but the competition is pretty intense in the middle part of the ladder. The next few games are going to be pretty important in the context of the standings.
Up next in the competition, Hobart Hurricanes are set to take on each other in a mid-table battle, which may well-prove to be game changing for the winning side.
Match Details:
Date: December 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Bellerive Oval ( Blundstone Arena ), Hobart, Australia
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App
TV: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
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Team Preview:
Hobart Hurricanes (HBH):
Just a couple of seasons ago, Hobart Hurricanes used to be a threatening side that got better of even the best in the business. They have a pretty much the same side now, but lack of proper execution and frequent chops and changes have hurt them. They have been far from their best in the competition thus far and are consequently sitting in the bottom half of the points table.
At the moment, Hobart Hurricanes are placed at the sixth spot on the points table and a win here will take them through into the top half. They have six points to their name coupled with a rather poor net run rate of -0.833, which just shows how poor they have been in the competition thus far.
On paper, Hobart Hurricanes are a little too over-reliant on their opening pair of D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade. As evidence, the only match that they have won saw both of them score a remarkable fifty each. Other than the pair, they have been dismal in both the departments of the game. It is high time that Hobart Hurricanes get their plans in order with competition moving ahead at a rapid pace. They would need contributions from almost everyone and if that happens, they will certainly be in business big time.
Likely XI: Matthew Wade, D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Wil Parker, Sandeep Lamichhane
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Melbourne Stars (MLS):
With a record defeat at the hands of Sydney Sixers in the opening match, Melbourne Stars couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start than they did. Despite that kind of start, however, Melbourne Stars would be pretty satisfied with the position they are in at the moment. Another win here will take them into the top-four and that is exactly what they will be aiming for.
As it currently stands, Melbourne Stars are placed at the fifth spot on the points table with seven points coupled with a terrible net run rate of -1.643. They have so far won two and lost two. Melbourne Stars bounced back into the tournament with a couple of back to back wins over Sydney Thunder, but a recent loss against the Sixers has certainly set them back again.
It was their versatile bowling that got them wins against the Thunder, but the chinks in their bowling were all exposed against a more potent batting unit. Batting first, Melbourne Renegades managed to scamper through to a total of 177 with Glenn Maxwell scoring a fine century, but the total didn’t prove to be enough. Sydney Sixers won the match by 7 wickets with 2 balls to spare.
On paper, Melbourne Stars have a terrific unit and they are just about beginning to get their execution right. With Glenn Maxwell in fine form already, if the other ones are able to step up their game too, the Stars will be one difficult side to deal with.
Likely XI: Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Joe Clarke, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, BJ Webster, Andre Russell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Qais Ahmad, Adam Zampa, Brody Couch.
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Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes Squad: Scott Boland, Tim David. Nathan Ellis, Peter Handscomb, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Wil Parker, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Wade (c), Mac Wright, Sandeep Lamichhane, Caleb Jewell, Joel Paris, Harry Brook, Josh Kann, Tom Rogers
Melbourne Stars Squad: Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Tom O’Connell, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Joe Burns, Sam Rainbird, Joe Clarke, Qais Ahmad (joining after the conclusion of Abu Dhabi T10 League), Sam Elliot, Beau Webster
