On Saturday, the Hobart Tropical Storms (HUR) will face the Melbourne Rebels (REN) in the fourteenth match of the Huge Slam Association 2022-23 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart (December 24). The Hobart Hurricanes are now sixth in the league table with two points from their first three games after losing by a close six-run margin against the Sydney Sixers in their most recent encounter.
In the most recent encounter, Asif Ali scored 41 runs in 13 balls as the Hurricanes chased a 138-run target set by the Sixers in a 14-over game. For the Hurricanes, Patrick Dooley and Shadab Khan both grabbed two wickets. Melbourne Renegades maintained their good start to the season by beating Brisbane Heat in the final over in their most recent encounter.
Match Details :
- Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades
- Date & Time: December 24, 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv
Christchurch Stadium Pitch Report :
The ground at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval provides virtually little help to the bowlers in the game’s shortest format. Teams who bat first have won 29 of the 52 BBL matches played here so far, with an average first innings total of 167 runs.
The pitches in New Zealand are excellent for batting, and the Hagley Oval in Christchurch is no exception. This pitch is fantastic for batting, and the hitters will have a terrific time in the middle. The course has an even bounce, so batters will have no trouble hitting their strokes.
The boundaries at this ground are not very large, and it will undoubtedly favour hitters, however the speedy outfield will provide complete compensation for batters’ shots. The pacers may benefit from the pitch in the early overs of the game, and because it is an open field, the breeze will undoubtedly blow in.
Christchurch Stadium Weather Report :
The weather will remain at 21 degrees during this game at the Bellerive Oval, with some cloud cover but no risk of rain.
Playing XIs :
Hobart Hurricanes:
- Ben McDermott
- D’Arcy Short
- Matthew Wade (c & wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Tim David
- James Neesham
- Asif Ali
- Joel Paris
- Nathan Ellis
- Patrick Dooley
- Riley Meredith.
Melbourne Renegades:
- Sam Harper (wk)
- Nic Maddinson (c)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Aaron Finch
- Jonathan Wells
- Andre Russell
- Akeal Hosein
- Will Sutherland
- Tom Rogers
- Kane Richardson
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman.