In the 13th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25, the Hobart Hurricanes defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in a thrilling high-scoring contest at Adelaide Oval. The Hurricanes posted an imposing total, setting a daunting target for the Strikers. Despite a strong fightback from the Strikers, led by opener Matthew Short, they fell short in the chase, ending with 203/6. The match was a true spectacle, showcasing brillia?nt batting and disciplined bowling p??erformances from both sides.

Hobart Hurricanes�dominant batting performance

The Hobart Hurricanes’ batting was anchored by the explosive wicketkeeper-batter Ben McDermott, who played a blistering knock of 68 off just 34 balls. His innings featured 3 fours and 5 sixes, setting the tone for a challenging total. Shai Hope also contributed with a quick-fire 37 from 22 balls, which included 2 fours?? and 2 sixes, as t??he Hurricanes raced towards an intimidating total.

The Strikersâ€?bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Jamie Overton being the standout performer for the Strikers, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs from his four overs. However, despite his efforts, the Strikers were unable to rein in the Hurricanes’ batting line-up, which capitalized on every opportunity. The Strikersâ€?bowling attack had their moments, with Overton impressing alongside Short, Liam Scott, and Lloyd Pope, all of whom took a wicket each. Despite their best efforts, they failed to halt the Hurricanesâ€?momentum, as the Hobart team continued to accelerate. With the batters in full flow, the Strikers were left to chase a mammot??h target, requiring 215 for victory.

Adelaide Strikers’ brave chase falls short

In reply, the Adelaide Strikers came out with intent, led by a powerful innings from opener Short. His 52 off 29 balls, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes, gave the Strikers a solid foundation. D’Arcy Short also played a key role in the chase, scoring 41 off 22 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. However, the Hurricanes�bowlers held their nerve in the crucial moments. Chris Jordan’s excellent spell of 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs kept the Strikers under pressure, while captain Nathan Ellis, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, and Nikhil Chaudhary all contributed with a wicket each.

In the?? end, despite a valiant effort from the Strikers, the Hurricanes emerged victorious by 11 runs. McDermott’s scintillating half-century was crucial in setting up the win, and he was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his match-winning contribution. The Hobart Hurricanes will look to build on this impressive all-round performance as they head into the next phase of the tournament.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

Ben McDermott 68* off 34 balls in the BBL, he moved in the crease, got in the particular positions, played the big shots an?d executed perfectly to the all parts and scored the fifty to take his team to a commanding position as it was a modern masterly played innings. Brilliant!

— Ali Sajawal (@AliSaja25116369) December 27, 2024

Hobart Hurricanes won by 11 Runs. What a Knock Ben McDermott 68*(34)[Player of the Match]. Superb Knock Shai Hope 37(22) and Tim David 33(14). Nikhil Chaudhary 1/11 ��@HurricanesBBL #ASvHH #BBL14 @benrmcd @shaidhope @timdavid8

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 27, 2024

The Hobart Hurricanes batters have fired today and posted a great total on the board. All the batters contributed runs at a good strike rate except Mitch Owen at the top. Ben McDermott was the standout, scoring an unbeaten fifty. J??amie Overton bowle??d well & picked up two wickets

— DEANJA🇦🇺 (@deanja110) December 27, 2024

Hobart Hurricanes defeated Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs ��#Cricket #BigBashLeague #HobartHurricanes pic.twitter.com/O07udUSGml

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 27, 2024

I know he hasn't always been consistent, but I love watching Ben Mcdermott bat when he is on like this. Still quite stiff that he got dropped 2 games after he scored a ton in Pakistan and has never been seen again at the level. #BBL14

— Rancey (@NotAlexRance) December 27, 2024

WTF Hurricanes won WOW WOW! Adelaide CHIOKED FKN. #BBL14

— Coach Angst (@angst_coach) December 27, 2024

Wins away from home are just so valuable.
Brilliant work with the ball from the Hurricanes after being seriously challenged early. #BBL14

— Alex Fair (@AJFair85) December 27, 2024

The Purple army’s on the march again! #TasmaniasTeam #BBL14 💜💜💜

— Andrew Johnston (@ARJ7X) December 27, 2024

The Strikers couldn’t weather the storm! 🌪�Hobart wins their second on the trot. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/PLN7PeJJqW

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 27, 2024

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The Adelaide Strikers are gearing up to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the 13th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 at the iconic Adelaide Oval on December 27. This clash is ?crucial for both teams as they aim to enhance their standings in the competition.

Strikers currently sit in 5th place on the points table after playing three matches, winning one and losing two. Their last outing was a narrow defeat against the Brisbane Heat, where they lost by just three wickets. Key players for the Strikers include Jamie Overton, who has been instrumental with both bat and ball, scoring 96 runs and taking five wickets. Additionally, Lloyd Pope has emerged as a standout ??bowl??er, claiming six wickets so far in the tournament.

On the other hand, Hurricanes find themselves in 7th position, having played two matches with one win and one loss. They recently secured an impressive victory over the Perth Scorchers by eight wickets, showcasing their potential. Mitchell Owen has been a standout performer for the Hurricanes, amassing 111 runs, including a century. Tim David’s explosive batting adds depth to?? their lineup and makes them a formidable opponent.

BBL|14, STR vs HUR

• Date and time: December 27; 8:15 am GMT/ 1:45 pm IST/ 06:45 pm local
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval is anticipated to offer a favourable balance for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may experience some initial movement with the new ball, but as the match unfolds, the surface is expected to become increasingly conducive to batting. The short boundaries will further benefit the bat?ters. Given these playing conditions, the captain who wins the toss might choose to bowl first.

STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers:  Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Ollie Pope
• Batters: Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Tim David
• All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton
• Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Lloyd Pope, Nathan Ellis

STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

Choice 1: Lloyd Pope (c), Shai Hope (vc)
Choice 2: Chris Lynn (c), Tim David (vc)

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STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Backups

Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Henry?? Thornton, Alex Ross

STR vs HUR Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 27; 8:15 am GMT)

Squads

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Sh??ort, He??nry Thornton, Jake Weatherald

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Nikhil? Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Marcus Bean

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Adelaide Strikers dominated Hobart Hurricanes in a comprehensive five-wicket victory in Match 31 of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at Adelaide Oval. The hosts displayed superior performance across all facets of the game, securing their third win in the tourn?ament.

The Hurricanes faced consistent challenges, with Ben McDermott‘s impressive performance providing some resistance. However, the Strikers’ overall prowess helped them to secure a convincing win on their home ground.

Ben McDermott leads Hurricane to a respective total

Being invited to bat first, the Hurricanes encountered early setbacks as wickets fell at regular intervals, with Caleb Jewell (5), Macalister Wright (11), Sam Hain (0) and Corey Anderson (3) departing for modest scores. In-form player Nikhil Chaudhary suffered a diamond duck. However, the experienced Ben McDermott provided stability alongside Tim David. David con?tributed 15 ??runs off 18 balls before departing.

McDermott then partnered with Chris Jordan, forming a crucial 76-run stand. Jordan added a quick 30 runs from 15 balls, featuring three sixes and a boundary. McDermott remained unbeaten, anchoring the innings with an impressive 95 runs from 61 deliveries, including seven boundaries and five maximum??s. The Hurricanes eventually ended up at a score of 165/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Adelaide’s comfortable chase

In pursuit of the 166-run target, the Strikers launched a fiery assault, amassing 57 runs within the initial four overs of the power-play. D’Arcy Short contributed a brisk 18 off nine balls, complemented by Matthew Short‘s steadying 45 off 32 balls. Chris Lynn showcased his prowess with 37 off 26 balls, while Alex Carey‘s crucial knock of 36 off 26 balls further solidified the innings.

Thomas Kelly’s unbeaten 15 off 16 balls and Jamie Overton‘s decisive 5 off three balls sealed the victory in 19.2 overs. The chase was marked by precision, with the Strikers outshining the Hurricanes in a commanding performance.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

Ben McDermott, take a bow �

Reggie's remarkable unbeaten innings of 95* gives us a competitive total.#TasmaniasTeam pic.twitter.com/tTYQmkwxws

— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL) January 9, 2024

He faced the firs??t ball and the last ball of the innings 👀

A ter??rific knock under pressur?e from Ben McDermott �

MORE 👉 //t.co/Sk80gcY9rL pic.twitter.com/SMIFKzmluh

— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) January 9, 2024

Ben McDermott becomes just the 10th batter to score 2000 #BBL runs! pic.twitter.com/8FvKeQ0MFT

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 8, 2022

Back-to-back wins at home to keep our season alive! 💙 #BBL13 #OurCityOurTeam pic.twitter.com/RiH85pSpBJ

— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) January 9, 2024

Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by five wickets: //t.co/cNcEpWWyV8#bbl #adelaidestrikers #hobarthurricanes #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/pwLZpYXcUU

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 9, 2024

Vintage Chris Lynn 🤌#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/wlqH6kp3U3

— Halfblood (@halfbloodpkb) January 9, 2024

Bit stiff Ben McDermott not getting #POTM for 95 out of 165 in a losing side #BBL13

— CouchSpecimen (@couch_specimen) January 9, 2024

Overton picks the gap, and the @StrikersBBL win two in two! 💪 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/g623klUqTL

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 9, 2024

Shaaarp catch from D'Arcy Short! �

It's a perfect start for the Strikers! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/FtFHcMMDQM

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 9, 2024

So easy to catch up at Adelaide. Just keep wickets in hand. McDermott 18 off 20 balls at one stage, finishes with 95 from 61. Just batted properly. Hobart Hurricanes tactics all over the place. Can’t believe Anderson still in the team. #BBL13

— Richard Mann (@Richard_Mann11) January 9, 2024

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In the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 13 match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes, Alex Carey showcased lightning-fast wicket-keeping skills with a rapid stumping to dismiss the batter Nikhil Chaudhary.

Hobart Hurricanes face early struggles

Strikers’ captain Matthew Short?? showcased his strategic acumen by opting to bowl first after winning the toss. The decision bore fruit immediately the Hurricanes endured a disastrous start with the bat on wh??at is traditionally a high-scoring pitch.

The Hurricanes faced early setbacks, losing three crucial wickets within the powerplay and diminishing to a concerning 24/3. The troubles escalated in the seventh over when Cameron Boyce wreaked havoc with successive deliveries, claiming vital scalps to further dent the Hurricanes’ innings. The score plummeted to a precarious 36/5, painting a bleak picture for the visitors.

Swift stumping by Alex Carey sends Nikhil Chaudhary packing

One of these dismissals of Chaudhary was particularly noteworthy, as Boyce delivered a full ball down the leg side to lure Chaudhary into a shot off his front foot. Despite Chaudhary’s big stride forward, he failed to connect with the flick, leaving his hind foot at risk of leaving the crease. In a remarkable display of agility, Carey swiftly got his fist down on the ground, maintaining balance, and slid his foot back. Simultaneously, he whipped off the bails with his extended right hand, having collected the white Kookaburra well-wide of the stumps.

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Confidence in third-umpire review

At first glance, Chaudhary appeared safe, but Carey confidently raised his finger, signaling the batter out and requesting a third-umpire review. The replays confirmed Carey’s suspicion, revealing that Chaudhary’s foot was right on top of the white line, with the closeup barely confirming that no part of it was inside the crease. This brilliant display of wicket-keeping skill by Carey earned the Strikers a crucial wicket.

Here’s the video:

How's that glovework from Carey! �

Chaudhary goes by the barest of margins! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/92fh0eYUiD

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 9, 2024

Hurricanes’ resilience

Despite this challenging situation, Ben McDermott‘s 95, supported by Chris Jordan‘s 30, propelled the Hurricanes to a respectable total of 165/7. The duo’s partnership of 76 runs for the seventh wicket elevated the scoring rate for the Hurricanes.

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Adelaide Strikers are set to face Hobart Hurricanes in the match 31 of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled to unf?old at the iconic Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday (January 9).

The Strikers convincingly won their last game against the Perth Scorchers by nine wickets. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes engaged in a thrilling contest against the Brisbane Heat but suffered a narrow defeat by just one run.

Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 31:

• Date and time: January 9, 2024, 8:40 am GMT | 02:10 pm IST | 07:10 pm local
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report:

The Adelaide Oval pitch is famed for its balance, offering favourable conditions for both batters and bowlers. In the early stages, fast bowlers can take advantage of the beneficial bounce, while as the game progresses, batters can also make use of the bo??unce with well-timed shots. Additionally, ??in the later parts of the fixture, spin bowlers may find conditions conducive to showcasing their expertise.

STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Ben McDermott, Harry Nielsen
• Batters: Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Mac Wright, Tim David
• All-rounders: Corey Anderson, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short
• Bowlers: David Payne, Nathan Ellis

STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Matthew Short (c), Jamie Overton (vc)
• Choice 2: Tim David (c), Chris Lynn (vc)

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STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Brendan Doggett??, Cameron Boyce, Iain Carlisl??e, Nikhil Chaudhary

STR vs HUR Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 9, 8:40 am GMT):

Squads:

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton??, Harry Nielsen (wk), James Bazley, Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Brendan Dogg?ett, Cameron Boyce, Thomas Kelly, David Payne, Henry Thornton

Hobart Hurricanes: Corey Anderson (USA), Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Liam Guthrie, Sam Hain (England), Peter Hatzoglou, Sam Heazlett, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley M?eredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright

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