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BBL 10 Match 8: HUR vs STR Preview Dream11 Prediction Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today | Hurricanes vs Strikers Key Players | Launceston Pitch Report

Just over 48 hours after playing each other, Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers gear up for take two.

In a strange but eventful game on Sunday afternoon, it was D’Arcy Short who made the Strikers pay for costly mistakes. Short, who is BBL royalty, made his mark on the tournament with 72 off 48 balls, making Dan Worrall pay dearly for an early dropped catch. But, it was Worrall who then made the Hurricanes sweat, with a remarkable 62 off 39 balls to give the Strikers hope of chasing down 175 from the depths of 102/9.

So, what does this game have in store as the action moves to Launceston? The Hurricanes have two wins from two, and will look to continue the momentum. The pace trio of James Faulkner, Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis have led the way nicely with the ball, with Colin Ingram and Tim David already possessing a half-century each in BBL 10. For the Strikers, their batting was a mess for the most part two days ago, with just one batsman out of the top seven crossing double figures (Matt Renshaw). They will be out for significant improvement this time around, and will be boosted by the return of Alex Carey.

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

• D’Arcy Short’s excellent record against the Strikers continued with 72 off 48 balls two days ago. Overall, Short has struck 499 runs vs the Strikers at an average of 62.38.
• Ben McDermott, who is coming off a century for Australia A against the Indians, is back for the Hurricanes. He has a middling record for Hurricanes vs Strikers (125 runs, avg. 25.00), which he will be keen to improve on.
• Colin Ingram and Tim David each have a half-century to their name in BBL 10.
• James Faulkner has made an excellent start to the tournament, taking five wickets in two games. This includes 3/21 against the Strikers two days ago.
• 50% of Riley Meredith’s deliveries were dot balls vs Strikers on Sunday, and finished with 2/30. His partner in crime, Nathan Ellis, will be key at the death as always.
• Scott Boland took 2/26 on this ground vs Strikers last season.

Adelaide Strikers:

• Alex Carey is back, and the Strikers will want him firing right away. He has scored 241 runs against the Hurricanes at an average of 40.17.
• More will be expected from Phil Salt and Jake Weatherald. Weatherald has scored a century vs the Hurricanes (BBL 07 Final). Salt had a strike rate of 146 in the powerplay last season, and hit 66 off 33 balls vs Hurricanes in their second meeting in BBL 09.
• Matt Renshaw (33 off 27) was the only batsman in Adelaide’s top seven to cross double figures last game.
• Big game for Jonathan Wells, who was out for a golden duck two days ago. He was the fourth-highest run-scorer in BBL 09, with 478 runs at an average of 68.28.
• It wasn’t the best day for Rashid Khan, who went at 9.50 an over courtesy of D’Arcy Short’s sixes. Can he bounce back? Interestingly, Rashid has just five wickets in seven matches vs Hurricanes.
• Wes Agar has taken six wickets in his last three matches vs Hurricanes. He will be key, along with Peter Siddle, who took 19 wickets in BBL 09.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Strikers 8, Hurricanes 6.
• The Hurricanes have won just one of five matches at Launceston.
• Hurricanes currently sit second with five points. Strikers are seeking their first win.

Possible Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes have confirmed their 14-man squad for this match. Ben McDermott is back.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. D’Arcy Short, 2. Will Jacks, 3. Ben McDermott, 4. Colin Ingram, 5. Peter Handscomb (c & wk), 6. Tim David, 7. James Faulkner, 8. Johan Botha, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Scott Boland, 11. Riley Meredith

Adelaide Strikers have also named their 14-man squad. Alex Carey returns, replacing Harry Nielsen.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Alex Carey (c & wk), 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Jonathan Wells, 6. Ryan Ribson, 7. Rashid Khan. 8. Daniel Worrall, 9. Peter Siddle, 10. Wes Agar, 11. Danny Briggs

Launceston Pitch Report and Weather

There is a chance of a light, late shower in Launceston on Tuesday. However, the weather is unlikely to impact the match.

In the last BBL game on this ground, the Strikers smashed 186/5. The Hurricanes responded with 176/6. A good, even-paced surface is expected.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Alex Carey’s inclusion can be a boost to the Strikers. They have enjoyed playing on this ground in the past, and have a good chance of winning this match. In saying that, the all-round Hurricanes deserve to start as favourites.