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Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview Dream11

A repeat of the BBL07 Final. All the makings for a fine clash. Will we get one after a very one sided match between the Sixers and Heat yesterday?

Adelaide Strikers, last season’s champions, are one of the sides in a mid-table logjam. They have been good at times, and poor at others, much like the sides around them on the table. They come against comfortably the most consistent side in BBL08, which represents an opportunity for the Strikers to lay down a marker as the fight for a top four spot heats up.

Hobart Hurricanes will now make their second challenging trip in two matches after a hard-fought win vs Perth Scorchers. That they won despite D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade getting out cheaply, plus Jofra Archer being removed from the attack due to two infringements, which was a show of their championship qualities. Will they continue to build momentum into the playoffs?

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Key to an Adelaide Strikers win

Alex Carey returns from Australian ODI duty, where he did not have the best of series against India. He possesses plenty of talent, though, and the BBL can be a great platform for free play. He will be vital at the top for the Strikers, along with the likes of Jake Weatherald and Colin Ingram, with Travis Head now on Australian Test duty. With the Hurricanes possessing wicket taking and run scoring ability right throughout their lineup, it is crucial the Strikers’ top order sets a strong platform for its middle order to launch.

Also, will the Strikers’ bowling attack get the better of Hobart Hurricanes’ top order? The return of Billy Stanlake is a boost, given the good signs he showed at times in the third ODI against India. He will be key at the top in limiting Matthew Wade and D’Arcy Short. However, as the Hurricanes showed in Perth, George Bailey and James Faulkner, along with Ben McDermott, are still very dangerous players, which puts onus on the likes of Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin and Michael Neser to deliver.

Key to a Hobart Hurricanes win

It was a fine win for Hobart Hurricanes at Perth, but that they nearly lost after reducing their opposition to 7/3 is cause for improvement. Jofra Archer has been below his lofty standards at times in BBL08, and has to bounce back against strong opposition after a disappointing night. He, along with James Faulkner and Riley Meredith will be key in targeting an Adelaide Strikers’ lineup that will rely significantly on top order runs to have a chance in this one. Can the seamers provide a platform for the spinners to target a middle order needing to both rebuild and get a move on?

Also, can the Hurricanes’ top five combine to make life difficult for the Strikers? D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade will be key at the top, and a strong platform paves the way for the impressive Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, George Bailey and James Faulkner to continue the strong form they have shown in recent times. It will especially be key how they deal with Stanlake at the top, Rashid Khan in the middle overs, and Ben Laughlin at the death. The Hurricanes have a chance to avenge their loss in the BBL07 Final by putting a dent in Adelaide’s BBL08 finals hopes, and they will be up for it.

Possible Playing 11

Alex Carey and Billy Stanlake return for Adelaide Strikers. Offspinner Michael Cormack has also been added to the 13-man squad.

Adelaide Strikers Possible Playing 11: 1. Alex Carey (wk), 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Colin Ingram (c), 4. Matt Short, 5. Jono Wells, 6. Jake Lehmann, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Michael Neser, 9. Liam O’Connor/Michael Cormack, 10. Ben Laughlin, 11. Billy Stanlake

Hobart Hurricanes have named an unchanged 13-man squad for this clash. Clive Rose could possibly come in for David Moody.

Hobart Hurricanes Possible Playing 11: 1. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 2. Matthew Wade, 3. Caleb Jewel, 4. Ben McDermott, 5. George Bailey, 6. Simon Milenko, 7. James Faulkner, 8. Johan Botha, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. David Moody/Clive Rose

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Dream11 Prediction

• Either Matthew Wade or Alex Carey are good options. However, while Carey is a fine player, he has been struggling for form a little. It feels Wade has been threatening to make a good score.
• Colin Ingram has 201 runs in his last five innings, including two fifties.
• Jake Weatherald’s last innings against Hobart Hurricanes: 115 off 70 balls.
• George Bailey is in terrific form, scoring two fifties in his last two innings. He has 242 runs in BBL08 at an average of 60.50.
• Caleb Jewell looked excellent on debut, hitting 32 in Perth. He offers good value.
• D’Arcy Short is the competition’s leading run scorer (368).
• Matt Short misses out in the all-rounder position, given he has scored just 40 runs in his last six innings.
• James Faulkner and Riley Meredith are equal fourth in the leading wicket taker chart in BBL08 with 13 wickets each. Faulkner is also a good finisher with the bat if needed, as on display last game vs Perth Scorchers.
• Ben Laughlin has five wickets in his last three games, and is a good option for death over wickets. Jofra Archer has been under par in recent times (three wickets in last five games, and removed from attack vs Scorchers), which means he misses out.

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Stats and Facts

• Adelaide Strikers have won five of their last seven matches vs Hobart Hurricanes.
• Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes to lift the BBL07 Title.
• The home team has won the last seven matches between the sides.

Match Prediction

Promises to be an exciting clash.

Adelaide Strikers are coming off eight days rest, after they were hammered by Sydney Thunder. Hobart Hurricanes are flying after a last-gasp win vs Perth Scorchers.

Tough one to predict, but given the Hurricanes’ fine form, I will predict a close Hobart win.

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Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview Dream11 Prediction