The 17th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) between Hobart Hurricanes (HH) and Melbourne Stars (MS) is scheduled to take place on December 28th at 1:45 p.m. IST at the Blundstone Arena.
Both teams are expected to bring their best game to the field as they vie for victory in this exciting cricket encounter.
With the fast-paced action characteristic of T20 cricket and the competitive spirit of the BBL, fans can look forward to an exhilarating match filled with big hits, tight bowling, and thrilling moments.
HH vs MS Head-to-Head Records
In head-to-head encounters between the Hobart Hurricanes (HH) and the Melbourne Stars (MS) in the Big Bash League (BBL), a total of 19 matches have been played.
Out of these matches, the Melbourne Stars have emerged victorious on 12 occasions, showcasing their historical dominance over the Hurricanes in the tournament.
On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes have managed to secure victory in 7 matches against the Stars, highlighting their competitive spirit in this rivalry.
These statistics underline the competitive nature of the clashes between the two teams and set the stage for an intriguing battle whenever they face each other in the BBL.
Blundstone Arena pitch Report
Here’s a detailed pitch report for Blundstone Arena:
Total Matches Played: 58
Matches Won by Team Batting First: 32
Matches Won by Team Batting Second: 26
Tied Matches: 0
Average Score of Team Batting First: 167
Highest Team Score: Brisbane Heat with 212/3
Lowest Team Score: Melbourne Renegades with 60/10
Scoring Pattern:
Matches with Scores Below 150: 11
Matches with Scores Between 150 and 169: 20
Matches with Scores Between 170 and 189: 20
Matches with Scores Above 190: 7
Based on these statistics, Blundstone Arena seems to be a balanced pitch where both batting first and second have had their share of success.
The average first innings score of 167 suggests that it’s a relatively high-scoring ground, with teams often posting competitive totals.
The scoring pattern indicates that scores between 150 and 189 are quite common, with a fair share of high-scoring games as well.
HH vs MS Probable Playing XI
HH probable Playing XI
Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (wk), Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith
Bench: Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen, Billy Stanlake, Iain Carlisle, Liam Guthrie, Peter Hatzoglou, Sam Heazlett
MS Probable Playing XI
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Joel Paris
Bench: Mark Steketee, Nick Larkin, Corey Rocchiccioli