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STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 30

STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 30 | AS vs HH Dream11 Prediction Today | Adelaide Pitch Report

It’s Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes take two. On January 2, the Hurricanes produced their most efficient batting performance of the season to date as they made light work of the Strikers’ 177. However, the key question now is whether Hobart can find consistency in what has been a win-loss pattern so far in BBL 12.

On the other side, the Strikers, who started the season with three wins, have lost four straight matches. At the time of writing, they sit in fifth with the Hurricanes behind them on net run rate, so this game has quite a level of importance at the halfway mark of the competition. The Strikers have not played too badly, but they have lost key moments which have come back to haunt them.

So, which way will this match go? Will the Hurricanes enjoy another great start to their batting innings or can the Strikers attack make inroads? Or will Chris Lynn be the star as he continues his love affair with the Hurricanes? It promises to be a cracking match, and here’s hoping it is.

Match Details

  • Location: Adelaide Oval.
  • Time: 6:45pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 30: STR vs HUR Possible Playing XIs

Peter Siddle was holding his lower back a few nights ago and will miss two games. Matt Short is set to captain the team.

Also, Jake Weatherald is back in the squad, in place of Henry Hunt. Henry Thornton, who missed the last game due to rest, could return.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matt Short (c), 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Chris Lynn, 4. Adam Hose, 5. Colin de Grandhomme, 6. Thomas Kelly, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Harry Nielsen (wk), 9. Wes Agar, 10. Henry Thornton, 11. Harry Conway

Zak Crawley has been named in the Hurricanes squad. However, who he comes in for will be interesting as Caleb Jewell played beautifully against Strikers a few nights ago.

Shadab Khan has returned to Pakistan for national duty, and will return to Australia later in BBL 12.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Ben McDermott, 2. Zak Crawley, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. D’Arcy Short/Caleb Jewell, 5. Tim David, 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mitch Owen/Joel Paris, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Paddy Dooley, 11. Riley Meredith

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Will captaincy bring out the best in Matt Short? He has scored 253 runs in eight innings against Hurricanes at an average of 36.14 and strike rate of 152.41, including a very promising 26-ball 38 a few nights ago.
  • Chris Lynn is the top run-scorer in BBL 12 (260). This includes 87 vs Hurricanes, part of 542 runs against them at an average of 54.20 and strike rate of 151.40.
  • Adam Hose in BBL 12: 7 inns, 159 runs, avg. 31.80, SR 137.06. He was bowled by Paddy Dooley on January 2, so that matchup will be interesting here.
  • Rashid Khan doesn’t have the best of records against Hurricanes. His ten wickets cost 35.60 apiece with an economy of 8.28. His best matchup looks to be Ben McDermott, with total figures of 3/61 off 53 balls against him.
  • Henry Thornton is likely to return. He has taken a wicket in every BBL game in his career so far (14 games, 30 wickets), with 15 of them coming in six matches at Adelaide Oval.

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott returned to form with a 33-ball 53 against Strikers a few nights ago. He has struck 351 runs overall at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 148.73 against Adelaide.
  • Matthew Wade missed out in the last game (9), but still has fine numbers against Strikers. In ten innings, he has struck 350 runs at an average of 50.00 and strike rate of 167.46.
  • Wade was dismissed by Rashid Khan for the first time a few nights ago. Overall, he has scored 58 runs in 39 balls against the legspinner.
  • Since December 2020, Tim David has hammered 127 runs at an average of 42.33 and strike rate of 171.62 against Adelaide. This includes a 13-ball 27* on January 2.
  • D’Arcy Short averages 54.42 against Strikers (653 runs) and 55.40 at the Adelaide Oval (277 runs). However, he seems short of confidence and fluency, with a strike rate of just 115.47 this season, which is similar to BBL 11 (113.26).
  • Nathan Ellis has taken six wickets in his last two matches. His role at the death means he is a chance of taking wickets in the late overs. In fact, four of those last six scalps came between overs 17-20.
  • Paddy Dooley and Riley Meredith each have ten wickets in BBL 12. Both have gone wicketless just once so far.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 20, Strikers 11, Hurricanes 8, N/R 1.
  • Hurricanes (178/3) chased down Strikers’ 177 with 16 balls to spare on January 2.
  • Wes Agar has taken 31 wickets in 23 matches at Adelaide Oval (SR 15.26).
  • Colin de Grandhomme has hit a double figure score in each of his last six matches, including three 30+ scores.
  • Jake Weatherald vs Hobart Hurricanes: 13 inns, 424 runs, avg. 38.55, SR 134.60.
  • Zak Crawley is coming off a successful Test tour of Pakistan where he struck a century and half-century.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Expect another nice batting pitch at the Adelaide Oval. In three matches so far in BBL 12, the average first innings score is 173.33, with the team batting first winning twice when registering a score above 180.

A clear and warm day is forecast in Adelaide, with a top of about 26 degrees.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn
  • All-Rounders: Matthew Short
  • Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 30: STR vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win?

Hurricanes have a win-loss pattern. If that continues, they will lose here. Adelaide, at home, look good for a win.

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SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 29

SCO vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 29 | PS vs ST Dream11 Prediction Today | Perth Pitch Report

A mouthwatering clash awaits us on this Wednesday. At the time of writing, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder sit as the top two teams in the league, with the Thunder in particular enjoying a terrific turnaround.

After the doom and gloom of 15 all-out, the men in green have gone on to make scores of 174/6, 150/5, 124/0 (11.4 overs), 182/6 and 228/6. Oliver Davies has struck gold, with his 32-ball 65 making for the perfect end to 2022 while offering plenty of hope for the Thunder in 2023.

But, they face arguably the toughest test in the BBL – an away trip to Perth. The Scorchers attack, led by the superb Jhye Richardson, have been terrific in BBL 12, and they will be after another victory to consolidate top spot. Interestingly, Thunder lead 8-7 in the head-to-head, but the Scorchers have won five of seven matches in Perth.

Match Details

  • Location: Optus Stadium, Perth.
  • Time: 6:15pm (local), 3:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 29: SCO vs THU Possible Playing XIs

Scorchers have named their squad.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Faf du Plessis, 2. Adam Lyth, 3. Cameron Bancroft, 4. Josh Inglis (wk), 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Aaron Hardie, 7. Nick Hobson, 8. Jhye Richardson, 9. Andrew Tye, 10. Jason Behrendorff, 11. Peter Hatzoglou

Thunder have named Ross Pawson as a local bowling replacement for the injured Gurinder Sandhu.

Sydney Thunder: 1. Matthew Gilkes (wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Oliver Davies, 5. Alex Ross, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Nathan McAndrew, 9. Chris Green (c), 10. Brendan Doggett, 11. Usman Qadir

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Perth Scorchers:

  • Cameron Bancroft has a fine record against Thunder. In seven innings, he has scored 273 runs at an average of 68.25 and strike rate of 121.88.
  • Bancroft has scored 53 runs off 28 balls against Chris Green, with one dismissal.
  • Josh Inglis is the Scorchers’ leading run-scorer this season. He has hit 234 runs at an average of 46.80 and strike rate of 156.00.
  • Inglis has struck 100 runs in five innings vs Thunder, which includes a score of 58. Against Daniel Sams, he has scored 20 off nine balls with no dismissal.
  • Jhye Richardson continues to amaze. He has 13 wickets to his name this season, with two four-wicket hauls at Perth.
  • Against Thunder, Richardson has taken seven wickets in six innings at an average of 18.43 and economy of 5.86.
  • Jason Behrendorff’s ability to bring the ball back in will be key against Alex Hales. The left-armer has the most wickets in SCO-THU matches with 13 scalps in nine matches (avg. 19.38, econ. 7.41).
  • Andrew Tye has the most wickets of any bowler in T20s on this ground. He has taken 26 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 14.38 and strike rate of 12.27.
  • Tye has dismissed Daniel Sams twice in five balls. Those two are a chance to meet in the death overs.

Sydney Thunder:

  • Oliver Davies is in terrific touch. He has struck 33*, 42, 16 and 65 in his last four knocks.
  • In two matches against Scorchers, Davies has made scores of 36 and 19 at a strike rate of 171.88.
  • Alex Hales has scored three half-centuries in his last four matches. In six matches against Scorchers, he has scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 125.71, which includes a score of 85.
  • Hales enjoys batting at Optus Stadium in Perth. He has struck 214 runs on this ground at an average of 42.80 and strike rate of 134.59.
  • Since the start of September, Rilee Rossouw has scored 333 runs at an average of 55.50 and strike rate of 164.03 when batting first in T20s. When batting second, he has scored just 35 runs in six innings.
  • Daniel Sams averages just 4.50 with the bat against Scorchers. Also, in seven innings with the ball, he has picked up just four wickets at an average of 52.50 and economy of 9.13.
  • Since 2020, Brendan Doggett has taken four wickets in two matches against Scorchers at an average of 10.50 and economy of 7.00.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Scorchers 7, Thunder 8.
  • Nathan McAndrew has some good matchups to look forward to. He has figures of 1/3 off seven balls against Josh Inglis and 1/18 off 16 balls against Cameron Bancroft.
  • McAndrew has also dismissed Ashton Turner thrice in 31 balls, but the Scorchers captain has smashed 66 runs.
  • Jhye Richardson has overall figures of 3/12 off 17 balls against Alex Ross. Also, Richardson has never dismissed Hales in T20s (18 balls, 18 runs), but has dismissed the Englishman thrice in 41 balls in ODIs.
  • Ashton Turner averages just 18.56 in 12 innings vs Thunder. But, he is in form, with scores of 48* and 53 in his last two matches at Perth.
  • Chris Green against Scorchers: 9 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 27.50, econ. 8.46.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

Bowlers have had a big say so far on this ground in BBL 12. The average first innings score is just 141, with the chasing team winning the last two contests.

A hot and clear day is forecast in Perth. The top temperature is about 36 degrees.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Faf du Plessis
  • All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie
  • Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye

BBL 2022/23 Match 29: SCO vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win?

A total of 160 will be a very good score batting first. Scorchers, at home, look tough to beat. Perth to win.

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SIX vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 28

SIX vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 28 | SS vs BH Dream11 Prediction Today | North Sydney Oval Pitch Report

After 433 runs, a sensational 62 off 23 in a second BBL game, that catch and endless drama on New Year’s Day, Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat are back at it. We could be in for another run-fest at North Sydney Oval with short boundaries and often a terrific batting pitch.

One can only hope the weather is kind. Rain is forecast in Sydney on Wednesday evening, creating doubts as to whether we will see a full match here. If we do, expect fireworks between two sides containing players who love hitting sixes.

In the context of the season, the Heat need to win. They are at the bottom of the table, and are in need of consistency as the season reaches its halfway point. For the Sixers, the aim will be to keep pace with the top two teams in the race for the playoffs.

Match Details

  • Location: North Sydney Oval.
  • Time: 6:05pm (local), 12:35pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 28: SIX vs HEA Possible Playing XIs

Chris Jordan and Steve O’Keefe are back in the Sixers squad.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Hayden Kerr, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Steve O’Keefe/Izharulhaq Naveed, 11. Jackson Bird/Ben Dwarshuis

Heat have also named their squad. They may stick to the same XI.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Josh Brown, 3. Nathan McSweeney, 4. Sam Billings, 5. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 6. James Bazley, 7. Ross Whiteley, 8. Michael Neser, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Matthew Kuhnemann, 11. Mitchell Swepson

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Sixers:

  • Daniel Hughes has the most runs in Heat-Sixers matches (316) at an average of 28.73 and strike rate of 123.92.
  • Hughes has scored 52 runs off 35 balls against Neser without dismissal.
  • Josh Philippe was looking in dangerous form against Heat a few nights ago (27 off 13 balls). The score was close to his overall average against Heat (28.50), with 171 runs in eight knocks.
  • Jordan Silk is the Sixers’ leading run-scorer this season. The right-hander has struck 182 runs at an average of 36.40, including a brilliant 23-ball 41 against Heat.
  • Since the start of 2020, Silk has scored 280 runs at a strike rate of 150.5 between overs 17 and 20. He is dangerous in this period if he can get there.
  • Sean Abbott was expensive (1/46) in the New Year’s Day clash, but he often performs well against the Heat. He has 25 wickets in ten matches against them (avg. 11.76, econ. 7.91).
  • Hayden Kerr has taken ten wickets in his last six matches. He is almost always a factor with the bat too, and is coming off a 15-ball 27 in the New Year’s Day clash.

Brisbane Heat:

  • If Josh Brown gets going, watch out. He smashed a memorable 62 off 23 balls against the Sixers a few nights ago after two centuries recently in Queensland Premier cricket.
  • Brown hit 10 off three balls against Sean Abbott (one dismissal), 16 off six against Ben Dwarshuis, 12 off five against Jackson Bird and 18 off five against Hayden Kerr.
  • Nathan McSweeney hit 84 off 51 balls in the same game. He is having a good season to date, with 306 runs in the Sheffield Shield at an average of 43.71.
  • Sixers need to dismiss Colin Munro early. He is the Heat’s leading run-scorer this season (195), which includes 98 vs Thunder a few games ago.
  • Michael Neser has taken ten wickets in five matches in BBL 12 (SR 11.4).
  • Neser has dismissed Josh Philippe four times in 30 balls in the BBL. Philippe has scored 51 runs, so it promises to be an interesting matchup.
  • Mark Steketee was expensive a few nights ago (2/51), but he is a wicket-taker. The seamer has taken ten wickets in eight matches vs Sixers at an average of 22.40 and economy of 8.62.
  • Expect the Heat to bowl Steketee to Dan Hughes. He has dismissed the left-hander four times in 47 balls, conceding just 45.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Sixers 13, Heat 4.
  • James Vince vs Brisbane Heat: 6 inns, 200 runs, avg. 33.33, SR 145.99.
  • Steve O’Keefe vs Brisbane Heat: 9 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 27.71, econ. 5.71.
  • In all T20s since the start of 2021, Chris Jordan has taken 42 wickets in 103.1 overs at the death. He concedes 9.75 per over, which is an economy rate the Sixers will welcome on a small ground.
  • Matt Kuhnemann will be key in limiting the runs on the fast-scoring North Sydney Oval. He took 2/31 on New Year’s Day, where he dismissed Moises Henriques and Hayden Kerr.

North Sydney Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Nice batting wicket. Very small boundaries. That is the summary of North Sydney Oval, which should see runs flow if the batsmen get in.

This will be the first ever men’s BBL match on this ground. In the WBBL in November, the average first innings score was 161.38, with the team batting first winning five of the eight games.

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Josh Philippe
  • Batsmen: Josh Brown, James Vince
  • All-Rounders: Michael Neser, Hayden Kerr
  • Bowlers: Mark Steketee

BBL 2022/23 Match 28: SIX vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win?

Sydney Sixers to win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate

Cricket News: Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate | Adam Zampa mankad video

Another BBL 12 game, another hot talking point. An attempted run out of the non-striker, formerly known as the mankad, has made an appearance at the MCG in the match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.

Stars captain Adam Zampa, bowling the final over of the first innings, attempted to run out non-striker Tom Rogers. The move sparked loud boos from the crowd, with a few choice words aimed at Zampa from Renegades batsmen Rogers and Mackenzie Harvey.

After the incident was referred upstairs, the third umpire ruled not out as Zampa’s bowling arm went past the vertical. To inflict a run out of the non-striker, the bowler must execute it before they get through their action.

Opinion split on the Adam Zampa run out attempt

As is always the case, opinion was split on social media regarding Adam Zampa’s run out attempt. Some fans believe it is not in the spirit of the game, while others say he was perfectly within his rights to try execute the dismissal.

Arguments for Zampa’s attempt

Arguments against Zampa’s attempt

This follows an eventful few days in BBL 12. Michael Neser’s catch against Sydney Sixers on New Year’s Day sparked a huge debate on social media. A day before, the Strikers believed Marcus Stoinis should have been timed out before his game-turning 74 off 35 balls at the Adelaide Oval.

Team India will play a certain way in T20Is – Hardik Pandya

Cricket News: Not much time for experimentation in T20Is – Hardik Pandya | Hardik Pandya backs young guns to express themselves

India skipper Hardik Pandya is backing his young guns to unabashedly express themselves in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Standing in as the captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Pandya reflected on the team’s approach in the build-up to last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

The team management’s widespread focus is set to shift to the ODI World Cup in India in 2023. However, the next T20 World Cup, which will be played in the Caribbean and the United States of America (USA), is only a year-and-a-half away from now.

Moreover, India will play only six T20Is prior to the commencement of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Post that, the team will embark on a series of ODIs and the attention will shift back to T20Is only towards the end of 2023 or later. Pandya acknowledged these circumstances and asserted that there isn’t enough time to experiment with the team setup and their approach.

Looking to play a certain way in T20Is, which we will – Hardik Pandya

“You see, I think before the [T20] World Cup, I don’t think we did anything wrong. Our template, approach, everything was the same. Yes, in the World Cup, things did not go how we wanted. And I think our approach was not the same – what it was before the World Cup. What we have noticed and told the boys is that just go out there and express [yourself], which they will do. And it’s up to us that how we back them,” the 29-year-old was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.

He added, “Obviously, the plans are set. We are looking to play in a certain way, which we will. Before IPL only six games are there, so we don’t have much time to do a lot of things but going forward we will keep creating new plans and see which are the plans which are working for us. And going forward just make sure everyone gets ample opportunities and just that on the right time when needed just see what we need to do.”

India will square off against Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lankan side for three T20Is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Mumbai, Pune and Rajkot respectively. The Indian side, led by Pandya with Suryakumar Yadav being his deputy, has numerous fresh faces in it amidst the absence of senior stars like Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul amongst others.

Pacers Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar, along with the likes of Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill can look forward to getting a look-in the T20I side in this series.

IND vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Each year comes and goes, but Paytm and Mastercard trophies are here to stay. Another IndiaSri Lanka white-ball series is set to get underway, with questions around the home side’s T20I combinations in particular.

2022 was another what if year for India, producing good results throughout the 12 months but crumbling when it mattered most. The approach in bilaterals was certainly more attacking than it was in the T20 World Cup, and with the squad they have picked here, we can expect some fireworks.

So the question for Sri Lanka will be how to keep the hosts in check. 11 months ago, they were blanked 3-0 in the T20I series in India, but won the crucial Asia Cup encounter in September. Can they produce that kind of result here or will India continue their bilateral dominance over the Lions?

IND vs SL 1st T20 Possible Playing XIs

Here are the two squads.

Hardik Pandya will lead India. Suryakumar Yadav is the vice-captain. According to SportsBash, Ruturaj Gaikwad will open alongside Ishan Kishan, with Shubman Gill to bat at three.

India: 1. Ishan Kishan (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Shubman Gill, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Sanju Samson/Deepak Hooda, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Umran Malik, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka: 1. Kusal Mendis (wk), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Dhananjaya de Silva, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Lahiru Kumara/Pramod Madushan, 11. Dilshan Madushanka

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Openers Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are in fine form. Ishan smashed 200* in a recent ODI against Bangladesh, and Gaikwad hammered 660 runs in five innings including four hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • Kishan doesn’t have the best of numbers at the Wankhede: 16 inns, 339 runs, avg. 21.19, SR 136.14.
  • Suryakumar Yadav had a dream 2022. He was the only player to hit 1,000+ T20I runs. Not only that, he scored those runs at an average of 46.56 and strike rate of 187.43.
  • Surya has the fourth-most T20 runs at the Wankede. He has struck 909 runs in 34 innings at an average of 32.06 and impressive strike rate of 140.06.
  • Hardik Pandya also has plenty of experience at the Wankhede. In 41 innings, the India captain has hit 889 runs at an average of 34.19 and strike rate of 134.29. He also has 35 wickets.
  • Arsheep Singh is coming off a superb 2022. He took 31 wickets in 20 T20I innings at an average of 18.48 and economy of 8.28.
  • Arshdeep was particularly brilliant in the powerplay. He took 14 wickets in this phase at a strike rate of 15.4 and economy of 7.61.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal has the most wickets in IND-SL T20Is. He has taken 20 wickets in ten matches at an average of 15.65 and economy of 8.24.

Sri Lanka:

  • Pathum Nissanka has scored two half-centuries in four T20I knocks against India.
  • Kusal Mendis has scored 825 T20I runs as opener at an average of 31.73 and strike rate of 142.73. In all other positions, he has scored 234 runs at an average of 11.14.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva has struck 146 runs in five innings against India. He averages 48.67 with a strike rate of 129.20.
  • Dasun Shanaka has solid all-round numbers against the men in blue. In 17 innings with the bat, he has struck 306 runs, including 74* (38) and 33* (18) in the last two matches. He also has taken 12 wickets in 11 innings.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga is key to Sri Lanka’s hopes. The legspinner has picked up 29 wickets in 18 innings in India, along with ten wickets in six matches vs India at an average of 16.30 and economy of 6.79.
  • Dilshan Madushanka took 3/24 against India in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 26, India 17, Sri Lanka 8, N/R 1.
  • India have won their past ten home T20Is against Sri Lanka.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga vs Suryakumar Yadav in all T20s: 24 balls, 40 runs, one dismissal.
  • Washington Sundar vs Sri Lanka: 5 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 17.12, econ. 6.85.

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Chasing teams have won 24 of the 41 T20s at the Wankhede since the start of 2021. In this period, the run rate is a high 8.67, with the Wankhede surfaces among the best batting pitches in the country.

A hot and sunny day is forecast in Mumbai, with a top of about 31 degrees. As a result, dew is likely in the evening, which could prompt the captain who wins the toss to bowl first.

IND vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today 3 January 2023

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Ishan Kishan, Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav
  • All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs SL 1st T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

India to win.

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STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 27

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Last season, we were robbed of a strong Melbourne Derby due to COVID-19. This time around, both sides are missing players due to injury rather than illness, but we could be in for a cracking contest nonetheless.

The stakes are high. Both Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades have been under-par so far in BBL 12, but come into this game off the back of varying success. The Stars picked up a Marcus Stoinis-inspired win over Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve, while the Renegades have lost four straight matches after starting the season so well.

One feels that the bowling side that has the better powerplay may go on to win this clash. The two sides don’t possess powerful finishing beyond their top four on paper, so early wickets can ramp up the pressure as the season nears its second half.

Match Details:

  • Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Possible Playing XIs

Stars have named an unchanged squad. They may stick with the same playing XI too.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Tom Rogers, 3. Beau Webster, 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Hilton Cartwright, 6. Nick Larkin, 7. Campbell Kellaway, 8. Luke Wood, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Liam Hatcher/Nathan Coulter-Nile, 11. Adam Zampa (c)

Renegades will be forced to make changes. Nic Maddinson is out after suffering an torn ACL on New Year’s Day. Aaron Finch will captain.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jack Prestwidge are in the squad, replacing Maddinson and Peter Handscomb. Shaun Marsh, who was rested against Perth, is likely to come back.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Shaun Marsh, 4. Aaron Finch (c), 5. Jono Wells, 6. Jake Fraser-McGurk/Mackenzie Harvey, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Kane Richardson, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • Marcus Stoinis was magnificent a few days ago. He comes into this match off the back of a superb 74 off 35 balls in Adelaide.
  • Against Renegades, Stoinis has struck 412 runs in 12 matches at an average of 58.86 and strike rate of 122.99. He has never been dismissed by Kane Richardson (59 balls, 65 runs), Will Sutherland (18 balls, 24 runs) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (25 balls, 23 runs) in all T20s.
  • Beau Webster has shown promising signs in BBL 12. He has made scores of just 0 and 3 in his past two knocks, but struck 24, 43 and 78 before that. He’s also been handy with the ball.
  • Joe Clarke smashed a century in his last match at the MCG. He belted 101* (66) against the Hurricanes.
  • Is this the day Hilton Cartwright fires? He enjoys batting at the MCG: 13 inns, 376 runs, avg. 53.71, SR 143.51.
  • Luke Wood will be key at the death once again. This brings about wicket-taking opportunities. Out of his 11 scalps in BBL 12, six have come between overs 17-20.
  • Adam Zampa has the most wickets in STA-REN matches (16) at an average of 18.44 and economy of 6.58. He has excellent numbers against Aaron Finch, with total figures of 3/49 in 45 balls.

Melbourne Renegades:

  • The in-form Aaron Finch (65 in last game) has the most runs in STA-REN matches. The skipper has struck 608 runs at an average of 40.53 and strike rate of 136.63.
  • Finch also averages 40+ at the MCG (40.04), with 921 runs at a strike rate of 137.26.
  • Shaun Marsh has made scores of 35 and 26 so far in BBL 12. He averages 30.73 at the MCG (338 runs).
  • Marsh has struck 159 runs in six matches for Renegades against Stars at an average of 26.50 and strike rate of 129.27.
  • Akeal Hosein has been superb. He has gone wicketless just twice this season (total of 12 wickets), and has hit a double-figure score with the bat in every match.
  • Will Sutherland has taken four wickets in his last three matches (2/22, 1/8, 1/32).
  • Kane Richardson (11 wickets vs Stars, avg. 22.91, econ. 7.23) takes a wicket every 14.29 balls on average at the MCG. He has 17 wickets to his name in 11 matches.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, Stars 15, Renegades 7.
  • Marcus Stoinis is 32 runs away from 1,000 at the MCG. He averages 34.57 with a strike rate of 136.53.
  • Joe Clarke at the MCG: 6 inns, 294 runs, avg. 58.80, SR 152.33, two fifties, one century.
  • Adam Zampa has the most wickets of any bowler at the MCG (44). He strikes every 16.52 deliveries with an economy of 6.83.
  • Trent Boult has dismissed Aaron Finch seven times across ODIs and T20s.

MCG Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather

A cool and overcast evening is forecast in Melbourne. The top temperature is expected to be just 19 degrees, with a small chance of a shower during the day.

In four matches at the MCG in the recent T20 World Cup, the average first innings score was 159.75, with something in the pitch for batsmen and bowlers. The bowlers here will be looking to bowl into the surface to try force hits to the long square boundaries.

Earlier in this BBL, Stars slammed 183/5 thanks to Joe Clarke’s century. They beat Hurricanes by 38 runs.

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today 3 January 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch
  • All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster
  • Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Akeal Hosein

BBL 2022/23 Match 27: STA vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win?

Melbourne Stars to win.

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Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa

Cricket News: Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa | Will it rain during the SCG New Year’s Test?

The New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) often brings rain with it. Unfortunately, it is the case again in 2023, as the Test between Australia and South Africa is likely to have some interruptions due to rain.

After some excellent weather in Sydney across the Christmas and New Year period, rain is set to return on Wednesday (day one) with a chance of up to 15mm according to bom.gov.au. There is also a chance of rain on day two, with anywhere between 0 and 10mm possible.

Cricket News: Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa | Will it rain during the SCG New Year's Test?
Weather forecast for SCG Sydney Test against South Africa, according to bom.gov.au.

SCG weather forecast for South Africa Test

In some promising news, AccuWeather’s hourly forecast predicts the most rain to fall after 7pm on day one of the Test. However, there is the chance of rain throughout the afternoon from about 2pm onwards, with the chance of precipitation around the 50% mark.

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SCG weather: AccuWeather hourly forecast on Wednesday 4th January in Sydney

Day two is forecast to be very windy, with gusts up to 63km/h. According to AccuWeather, there is only a 13% chance of precipitation, so any play lost on day one can be recovered the next day.

There is also a chance of rain on Friday (0-4mm), Saturday (0-2mm) and Sunday (0-0.4mm). However, there is only expected to be a small amount of rain, if any, on days three to five.

All in all, we may see some rain interruptions, especially on day one. However, there should be enough play on the remaining four days. Also, given the way South Africa have been batting, a result before Sunday is very much possible.

Out or not out? What does the rule say about the Michael Neser catch?

Cricket News: Out or not out? What does the rule say about the Michael Neser catch? | Michael Neser catch: within the rules?

The New Year’s Day clash between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers was memorable in more ways than one. Josh Brown announced himself to the competition in a game where a total of 433 runs were scored, Nathan McSweeney also played a blinder, and the Sixers were in with a chance right up until the final two overs.

In a crucial game with regards to their playoff hopes, the Heat held on to win by 15 runs. However, with 26 to win off the final 11 balls and Jordan Silk on fire, BBL 12 had its newest big talking point.

Michael Neser took a catch that sent a reminder of how complicated cricket’s rules can be. After having caught the ball inside the boundary, Neser’s momentum then took him over the ropes and thus threw the ball in the air to avoid a six. In another attempt to avoid a six, Neser then jumped to handle the ball again, launched it back in the field of play and then completed the catch.

Michael Neser catch: out or not out? Here is what the rule says

Law 19.5.2 states that “A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his/her final contact with the ground, before his/her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary.”

Put simply, the first contact with the ball must be inside the boundary. Then, the fielder can’t be touching the ball and ground at the same time outside the boundary.

This is why Michael Neser jumped when handling the ball outside the rope.

Opinion divided on whether rule should be changed

Whether you believe the rule should be changed or not, it was a terrific piece of fielding by Neser. To have such awareness of the rules and to execute under pressure was a fine show of skill by the Brisbane Heat pacer.

Fans calling for rule change:

However, the general consensus among fans on social media is that the rule should be changed.

Some fans are happy with rule, say skill should be celebrated:

HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 26

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As the season nears its halfway point, this game already has a lot riding on it. Like last season, Hobart Hurricanes seem unable to string wins together. On the other side, Adelaide Strikers, despite playing some good cricket, have lost three in a row.

So, it’s all set up for a mouthwatering clash in Hobart, where hopefully the weather is kind.

The Hurricanes were on the wrong end of a Thunder storm on New Year’s Eve. They went the distance in Sydney’s total of 228, with the bowlers seeking a bounceback against a good Strikers’ lineup. Also, whether the Hurricanes’ batting can find consistency will be interesting to see against the Adelaide attack.

Match Details

  • Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
  • Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Possible Playing XIs

Jimmy Neesham’s BBL 12 stint has come to an end. Pakistan seamer Faheem Ashraf is now available after Pakistan duty and is in the squad. As is Ben McDermott, who could return after missing the last couple of games with a hamstring niggle.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. D’Arcy Short, 2. Ben McDermott/Caleb Jewell, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. Shadab Khan, 5. Tim David, 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Joel Paris/Chris Tremain, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Paddy Dooley, 11. Riley Meredith

Strikers are yet to officially name their squad. They may stick with the same XI that went down narrowly to Melbourne Stars on December 31.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matthew Short, 2. Henry Hunt, 3. Chris Lynn, 4. Adam Hose, 5. Colin de Grandhomme, 6. Thomas Kelly, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Harry Nielsen (wk), 9. Wes Agar, 10. Henry Thornton, 11. Peter Siddle (c)

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Matthew Wade was in supreme touch in the last match. He smashed 67 off 30 against Thunder.
  • Wade has superb numbers against Strikers. Since the start of 2018, he has belted 341 runs in nine innings at an average of 56.83 and strike rate of 170.50.
  • D’Arcy Short has struck just 70 runs in five innings in BBL 12. Is today the day he delivers? He has the most runs in HUR-STR matches (626) at an average of 52.17 and strike rate of 140.67.
  • Short has magnificent numbers against Rashid Khan. He has scored 111 runs off 74 balls without dismissal. He has also scored 45 off 31 against Wes Agar (one dismissal).
  • Ben McDermott averages 41.65 (SR 132.43) in 25 T20 innings at Bellerive Oval. He also has a century against the Strikers.
  • Shadab Khan had a tough outing against Thunder (0/41). But, he has the class to bounce back after seven wickets in his previous four matches, including 3/20 on this ground.
  • Paddy Dooley went wicketless for the first time this season in the last match (2-0-24-0). He took an impressive nine wickets in his previous four outings, including 2/23 on this ground. However, with some rain around, conditions may be a challenge for the spinners.

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Matt Short has made scores of just 3, 16 and 6 in his last three games. But, today is his chance to bounce back. Last season, he produced performances of 89 (48) & 1/33 and 72* (44) & 1/25 against Hurricanes.
  • Chris Lynn has a superb record against Hurricanes: 13 inns, 455 runs, avg. 50.56, SR 151.67. He has scored 32 off 20 against Ellis (one dismissal) and 14 off 14 against Meredith (no dismissal).
  • At Bellerive, Lynn has struck 173 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.83 and strike rate of 135.16. This includes a score of 88.
  • Adam Hose is enjoying a solid season. In six matches, the Englishman has made 154 runs at an average of 38.50 and strike rate of 136.28. This includes three 25+ scores.
  • Rashid Khan does not have the best matchups against Hurricanes players. Overall, he has taken nine wickets in ten matches at an average of 34.78 and economy of 8.03. But, he can never be counted out, as he took 2/26 in his last match against Hobart.
  • It has been an expensive last two games for Henry Thornton (2/46 and 2/46). But, he has taken at least one wicket in every single BBL game in his career to date (total of 30 wickets in 14 outings).
  • Peter Siddle is having a tough season (5 inns, 2 wickets, avg, 85.50, econ. 9.96). However, he has a wonderful record against Hurricanes (10 inns, 21 wickets, avg. 12.33, econ. 7.00), including 5/23 in his previous match against them.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, Hurricanes 7, Strikers 11, N/R 1.
  • Hurricanes lead Strikers 4-1 on this ground.
  • Matthew Wade has scored 49 runs off 20 balls against Wes Agar without dismissal. He has also never been dismissed by Rashid Khan in all T20s (35 balls faced, 53 runs scored).
  • Peter Siddle has dismissed D’Arcy Short thrice in 60 balls (72 runs) in T20s.
  • Tim David vs Strikers since December 2020: 5 inns, 100 runs, avg. 33.33, SR 163.93.
  • Nathan Ellis is always a chance of taking wickets as he bowls at the death. This was on display in the last match where he finished with 4/37.
  • Chris Lynn has struck a double figure score in every match of BBL 12: 41, 36, 28, 12, 35, 21.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

Unfortunately, there is a high chance of showers in the afternoon and evening in Hobart according to bom.gov.au. But, AccuWeather predicts most of the rain will fall in the afternoon, before the 7:15pm start time.

In the last match at Bellerive, Hurricanes incredibly defended 122 against Renegades on what looked to be a decent batting pitch. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, the average first innings score in eight completed matches was 151.63, with teams batting first and second winning four games each.

The batting sides will be seeking to target the shorter square boundaries.

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today January 2 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn
  • All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 26: HUR vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win?

A match that can go either way. A score of 160 batting first could prove to be a challenging chase, depending on the weather conditions.

At home, Hurricanes may sneak away with the win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.