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HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 14

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HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 14

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It’s Christmas Eve, and that means the Hobart Hurricanes are in action. Will the Christmas season spark some joy into the star-studded Hurricanes side that is yet to find its rhythm so far in BBL 12?

It feels like we are waiting for the Hurricanes to hit their straps, and every time they show glimpses, they come crashing back down to earth.

It won’t get easier as the Melbourne Renegades have a 100% record so far this campaign. The bowling attack, led by Akeal Hosein, has produced the goods, with some fine contributions from the likes of Aaron Finch and Nic Maddinson with the bat.

So, matchups will be key in what looks an even match on paper. But, if you go on form, then who knows which Hurricanes side will show up. This has the potential to be another close match.

Match Details

  • Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
  • Time: 3:30pm (local), 10:00am (India).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 14: HUR vs REN Possible Playing XIs

Matthew Wade has been suspended for one match due to audible swearing and abuse of cricket equipment. Tim Paine has replaced Wade in the squad.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Tim Paine, 2. D’Arcy Short, 3. Ben McDermott (c & wk), 4. Shadab Khan, 5. Tim David, 6. Asif Ali, 7. James Neesham, 8. Joel Paris/Chris Tremain, 9. Patrick Dooley, 10. Nathan Ellis, 11. Riley Meredith

Kane Richardson is rested. Jack Prestwidge has replaced him in the squad. Also, this will be Andre Russell’s final game of BBL 12.

Melbourne Renegades: 1. Nic Maddinson (c), 2. Sam Harper (wk), 3. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 4. Aaron Finch, 5. Jonathan Wells, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Akeal Hosein, 8. Will Sutherland, 9. Tom Rogers, 10. Jack Prestwidge/David Moody, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott is yet to fire in BBL 12. But this is his chance. He has a wonderful record against Renegades, with 546 runs at an average of 91.00 and strike rate of 158.26.
  • McDermott also has a fine record at Hobart: 25 inns, 833 runs, avg. 41.65, SR 132.43.
  • Tim Paine in T20s at Bellerive Oval: 24 inns, 780 runs, avg. 35.45, SR 129.57.
  • Shadab Khan continues to take spectacular catches off his own bowling. He has taken at least one wicket in all three matches so far, and will be looking to make a contribution with the bat as he strikes at over 150 when batting at four in T20s.
  • Tim David vs Renegades since December 2020: 4 inns, 111 runs, SR 217.65, one dismissal.
  • What a season Patrick Dooley is having so far. The left-arm spinner has taken seven wickets in three matches at an economy of 5.63.
  • Riley Meredith has the most wickets in Hurricanes-Renegades matches (11). He has figures of 2/35 off 29 balls against Aaron Finch.

Melbourne Renegades:

  • Nic Maddinson is the Renegades’ top scorer so far this season. The captain has struck 128 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 158.02.
  • At Bellerive Oval, Maddinson has scored 155 runs in five innings at an average of 31.00 and strike rate of 147.62.
  • Aaron Finch has also looked in some decent touch. He finished unbeaten in his last two matches (71* and 31*).
  • Also, Finch has an excellent record against Hurricanes, with 504 runs in 13 innings at an average of 42.00 and strike rate of 136.59.
  • Will Andre Russell go out with a bang? He was superb in the last match (57 off 42 balls) and has taken two wickets so far.
  • Akeal Hosein has arguably been the player of the tournament for the Renegades so far. The left-arm spinner has taken seven wickets in three matches at an economy of just 5.72, and hit a crucial 19-ball 30 in the last match vs Heat.
  • Tom Rogers will come up against his former team. He too has seven wickets to his name this season, and has ten scalps in five outings at Hobart with a strike rate of 12.00.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Hurricanes 8, Renegades 7.
  • Both teams have four wins each in eight meetings at Bellerive Oval.
  • Aaron Finch in T20s at Bellerive Oval: 10 inns, 370 runs, avg. 37.00, SR 145.10.
  • Nathan Ellis enjoys bowling at Hobart. The seamer has taken 22 wickets in 15 matches, striking every 15.68 deliveries.
  • Asif Ali belted 41 off 13 balls two nights ago vs Sydney Sixers.
  • D’Arcy Short is six runs away from 1,000 in T20s at Bellerive Oval.
  • Sam Harper vs Hurricanes: 8 inns, 203 runs, avg. 40.60, SR 140.97.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

Bowlers and batsmen both had a say in the T20 World Cup in October, although the cold weather brought the bowlers into the game more. The average first innings score in eight completed matches was 151.63, with teams batting first and second winning four games each.

Bellerive has short square boundaries that the batsmen will look to target. A mostly sunny day is forecast with a top of 22 degrees.

BBL 2022/23 Match 14: HUR vs REN Dream11 Prediction Today 24 December 2022

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: Aaron Finch
  • All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Paddy Dooley

BBL 2022/23 Match 14: HUR vs REN Match Prediction – Who will win?

On form, Renegades look likelier to win. But, a score of 160-170 batting first can be a winning one. Have a feeling the Hurricanes will be up for this in front of their home fans, and will get the win.

HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 13

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HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 13

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Here we go. Chris Lynn returns to the Gabba for the first time since leaving Brisbane Heat, as Adelaide Strikers look to continue their brilliant run of form.

It will take some adjusting to see Lynn, the face of the BBL for so many years in Heat colours, walk out in Brisbane with the opposition, but it certainly adds to the occasion. Can the Heat get the better of their favourite son or will Adelaide’s newest number three come out on top?

This is one of many questions for the Heat to contend with. The Strikers have been outstanding since the second half of last season, with Matt Short and their pace attack performing wonders so far in BBL 12, even rolling a team for 15. On a Gabba pitch that had plenty of juice for the quicks in last week’s two-day Test, here lies an opportunity for the Adelaide quicks, as well as Brisbane’s, to make inroads.

Match Details

  • Location: Gabba, Brisbane.
  • Time: 6:00pm (local), 1:30pm (India).
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BBL 2022/23 Match 13: HEA vs STR Possible Playing XI

Brisbane Heat are yet to officially name their squad. They may stick with the same XI that lost narrowly to Melbourne Renegades.

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

Strikers have named their squad. They will likely stick with the same combinations.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Brisbane Heat:

  • Matt Renshaw has smashed 185 runs in three matches vs Strikers since February 2019. He averages 185.00 and strikes at 146.83 in this period.
  • Renshaw will be aiming to improve on his stats at the Gabba: 10 inns, 185 runs, avg. 20.56, SR 114.91.
  • Jimmy Peirson has a terrific record vs Strikers: 10 inns, 297 runs, avg. 42.43, SR 146.31. Also, he has the third-most runs of any player in T20s at the Gabba: 33 inns, 613 runs, avg. 27.86, SR 127.44.
  • Sam Billings has a strike rate of 189.58 in three T20s at the Gabba (91 runs).
  • Michael Neser is coming off a magnificent hat-trick in the last match. If there is any help in the Gabba pitch, expect Neser to extract movement. He has taken 14 wickets in 12 matches on this ground, striking every 17.86 deliveries.
  • Mark Steketee has taken the most wickets of any bowler at the Gabba (42) at an average of 22.40 and strike rate of 15.07.
  • Steketee also has solid numbers against Strikers, with 12 scalps in nine innings at an average of 21.25 and economy of 8.18.

Adelaide Strikers:

  • Matt Short is the top run-scorer in BBL 12 so far. The opener has belted 158 runs at a strike rate of 146.29, with two fifties.
  • Short has scored just 77 runs in five matches vs Heat. But, out of the current Heat attack, he has only faced Mark Steketee (19 off 12, no dismissal) and Mitch Swepson (22 off 16, no dismissal).
  • Will Chris Lynn come back to haunt his former team? The big hitter has the most runs of any player at the Gabba (1,216) at an average of 33.78 and superb strike rate of 164.99.
  • Rashid Khan loves bowling at the Gabba. In five matches, the legspinner has taken a remarkable 14 wickets at a strike rate of 8.57. This includes 6/17 vs Heat last season.
  • In eight matches vs Heat, Rashid has taken 19 wickets at an average of 10.21 and economy of 6.06.
  • Henry Thornton has taken 25 wickets in just 11 BBL matches, including 11 in three games this season. The impressive pacer took 1/12 in three overs vs Heat in BBL 2021/22.
  • Wes Agar has taken ten wickets in five matches for Strikers vs Heat. He is averaging just 13.60 runs per wicket.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, Heat 7, Strikers 9.
  • Chris Lynn has made scores of 41, 36 and 28 so far in BBL 12. Can he cross 50 today?
  • Adam Hose has hit 72 runs at a strike rate of 153.19 to date this season.
  • Peter Siddle vs Heat: 10 inns, 12 wickets, avg. 17.75, econ. 7.47.

Gabba Pitch Report and Weather

The Gabba pitch was given a “below average” rating for the two-day Test between Australia and South Africa. Expect a less spicy wicket for a T20 game, but there should still be some assistance for the seamers under overcast skies, with a chance of evening showers.

In the last five T20 Internationals on this ground, the average first innings score was 166, with the team batting first winning four.

BBL 2022/23 Match 13: HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today December 23 2022

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: Jimmy Peirson
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Colin Munro
  • All-Rounders: Matthew Short
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Henry Thornton, Mark Steketee

BBL 2022/23 Match 13: HEA vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win?

Adelaide Strikers to win.

STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 12

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STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 12

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READ: BBL 2023/24 Match 7: STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction, Possible XIs, Pitch Report 13 December 2023

You know it’s Christmas time when the afternoon BBL matches are here. Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers have both enjoyed some good moments so far this season, and will be aiming to pick up some momentum as the competition heads towards the new year.

Joe Clarke announced his arrival in the last match with a ton, while the Scorchers are seeking the same from the likes of Faf du Plessis and Adam Lyth. Also, both teams have good bowling attacks on paper, so it will be interesting to see how they fare on what is usually a very good batting track at Junction Oval in Melbourne.

Match Details

  • Location: Junction Oval, Melbourne
  • Time: 3:30pm (local), 10:00am (India)
  • For cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar

BBL 2022/23 Match 12: STA vs SCO Possible Playing XI

The Stars have named their squad. They could stick with the same XI that beat Hobart Hurricanes.

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

The Scorchers are yet to name their squad, but they could also stick with the same XI as their last match.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • Joe Clarke scored the first century of BBL 12. He smashed 101* off 66 balls vs Hurricanes on December 16. Also, Clarke smashed 52 off 32 balls against Scorchers on this ground last season.
  • Marcus Stoinis has scored two ducks so far in BBL 12. Against Scorchers, Stoinis has scored 244 runs at an average of 27.11 and strike rate of 114.02.
  • Against Tye, Stoinis has smashed 82 off 42 balls, with three dismissals.
  • Since January 2020, Hilton Cartwright has shown resistance vs Scorchers. In five innings, he has scored 122 runs at an average of 40.67 and strike rate of 108.93.
  • Since January 2016, Adam Zampa has taken seven wickets in six matches vs Scorchers at an average of 27.29 and economy of 7.96. The legspinner took an impressive 3/27 in the last match.
  • Trent Boult has taken 35 wickets in 31 T20s this year at an economy of 7.71.

Perth Scorchers:

  • Ashton Turner has scored the most runs in Scorchers-Stars matches (271) at an average of 33.88 and strike rate of 158.48.
  • Josh Inglis hit an impressive 62 off 37 balls in the last match vs Hurricanes. He has a fine strike rate in five matches vs Stars (152.78), but hasn’t batted too long (110 runs, avg. 22.00).
  • Faf du Plessis looked in superb touch in the last match (32 off 16 balls). He belted three fours and three sixes in that innings.
  • Andrew Tye easily has the most wickets in Scorchers-Stars matches. In 12 matches, he has taken 24 wickets at an average of 13.79 and economy of 7.44.
  • Jhye Richardson has taken seven wickets in two matches in BBL 12 (4/9 and 3/26). He has dismissed Stoinis twice in 33 balls (29 runs) and has conceded just 15 off 22 balls vs Cartwright.
  • Peter Hatzoglou will be key against Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis has been dismissed twice by spin already this season.

READ: BBL 2023/24 Match 7: STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction, Possible XIs, Pitch Report 13 December 2023

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 20, Stars 8, Scorchers 11, N/R 1.
  • Nathan Coulter-Nile vs Scorchers since January 2020: 4 inns, 2 wickets, avg. 50.50, econ. 9.18.
  • Ashton Agar has historically struggled against Stars, with four wickets in nine matches at an average of 53.25 and economy of 7.52. Jason Behrendorff has similar numbers: 9 inns, 5 wickets, avg. 50.50, econ. 7.20.
  • Luke Wood marked his arrival to the BBL. The seamer took 3/25 in the last match.
  • Adam Lyth in short-form cricket in 2022: 26 inns, 838 runs, avg. 33.52, SR 175.68.

Junction Oval Citipower Centre Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather

This will be just the second men’s BBL match on this ground. Last season, Perth Scorchers hit 180/8 on a good pitch, but it was against a Stars team decimated by COVID-19.

Junction Oval is often a flat surface. In the recent WBBL, the average first innings score was a high 169. Teams batting first and second won two games each.

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

BBL 2022/23 Match 12: STA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today 23 December 2022

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, Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis
  • All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie
  • Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Adam Zampa

BBL 2022/23 Match 12: STA vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win?

Expect a good game in front of a good crowd. Scorchers, with their depth, are likely to win this clash.

England squad for South Africa ODIs: Is Jofra Archer included?

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England squad for South Africa ODIs: Is Jofra Archer included?

Cricket News: England squad for South Africa ODIs: Is Jofra Archer included? | Is Jofra Archer in England’s ODI squad?

Jofra Archer has been named in England’s 14-man squad for their ODI tour of South Africa in late January. The fast bowler is set to play his first international since March 2021 after a series of elbow and back issues.

Archer, who was England’s leading wicket-taker in the 2019 World Cup, will be hoping for a big year. Should he get through the South Africa series unscathed, he will then head to India to link up with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2023. Then, there are the Ashes and ODI World Cup.

“I’d rather take these last few months very seriously, more serious than probably all of the rehab,” Archer said in his bowling stint at Abu Dhabi last month. “Because once this phase goes right, then it can set me up for the next three to four years injury-free. That’s the goal right now.”

England squad for South Africa ODIs

Jos Buttler will lead the squad for the three ODIs. Moeen Ali, Sam Curran and Harry Brook are also included.

Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes.

The first ODI will played at Bloemfontein on Friday, January 27. The second will played at the same venue on January 29, followed by the third ODI at Kimberley on February 1.

Ramiz Raja to be removed as PCB chair

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Ramiz Raja to be removed as PCB chair

Cricket News: Ramiz Raja to be removed as PCB chair | PCB to announce new chair after removal of Ramiz Raja

Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has formally initiated the process of removing Ramiz Raja as the chairman of the country’s apex cricket board. Sharif, who is also the patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has created a new 14-member management committee under the stewardship of ex-PCB chief Najam Sethi.

The group will have 120 days to change and reinstate the previous, 2014 version, of the PCB constitution and replace the current one that was brought into action in 2019.

Ramiz Raja heading PCB is no more – Sethi

“The cricket regime headed by Ramiz Raja is no more. The 2014 PCB constitution stands restored. The Management Committee will work tirelessly to revive first class cricket. Thousands of cricketers will be employed again. The famine in cricket will come to an end,” Sethi’s tweet on the latest development read.

The bringing back of the 2014 version of the PCB constitution will result in a major constitutional revamp of the board. For instance, the previous edition did not have the provision to have a chief executive officer (CEO) in the board – a post that is presently held by Faisal Hasnain. 

Restoring the previous order of action in terms of the constitution will also end up including departmental cricket under the purview of domestic cricket, something that the 2019 constitution had overruled. 

This marks an ideological shift from the vision of former PM Imran Khan, who wanted Pakistan to replicate an Anustralian model of provincial teams in domestic cricket during his tenure as the head of the government and PCB patron. 

“Constitution of a management committee to manage the affairs of PCB with full executive powers with the aim of effecting the restoration of Departmental Cricket Structure and other allied matters, including the nomination of a Board of Governors and election of chairman, as stipulated in the 2014 constitution, within a timeframe of 120 days. The management committee of PCB shall comprise of the Chairman/Chief Executive & required members,” an official notification from PM Sharif’s office read. 

This will be first checked by the Law and Justice department before being presented in front of the Union Cabinet. Apparently, a sword had been hanging over Raja’s head ever since Sharif took over from Imran Khan as the country PM after a major political turmoil in April this year. 

However, Pakistan’s recent 0-3 whitewash in the home Tests against England meant that Sethi along with other members of the proposed management committee began making their moves in the political circles in Islamabad. A PCB chief is usually appointed upon the election of a new government in Pakistan.

Sethi had headed the PCB in different capacities from 2013-18. He had resigned from his post after Imran Khan got elected as the PM of Pakistan back in 2018. Former Pakistani skippers Shahid Afridi and Sana Mir are also speculated to be a part of the new management committee. 

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

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

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BBL’s newest sensation Patrick Dooley will meet Sydney Sixers at the SCG, a ground where spinners often have a say. So, it could be a fascinating contest between two good teams who are looking to find consistent form in this tournament.

Led by Dooley, along with key contributions from Matthew Wade and Tim David, Hobart Hurricanes got on the board in BBL 12 with a morale-boosting win over Perth Scorchers. Last season, they produced their best performance at the SCG where they pummeled 213/2, and will be aiming to send a similar statement before the competition heats up in the new year.

For the Sixers, they are currently in unfamiliar territory. The three-time champions are currently bottom after two defeats, so a win here is vital to get them going. They have the talent to do so, but need better starts with the bat after two poor powerplays in as many matches in BBL 12.

BBL 2022/23 Match 11: SIX vs HUR Possible Playing XI

Sydney Sixers have named their squad. This is set to be Jordan Silk’s 100th BBL match. Also, Steve O’Keefe may come back in for one of the seamers, as could Ben Dwarshuis who has the second-most wickets at the SCG (34) and second-most wickets for Sixers vs Hurricanes (11).

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

The Hurricanes have also named their squad. They may bring Chris Tremain in given Joel Paris has struggled for control so far.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Sixers:

  • Josh Philippe hit 72 off 46 in his last match vs Hurricanes. Overall at the SCG, Philippe has struck 625 runs at an average of 34.72 and strike rate of 143.35.
  • James Vince also has a good record at the SCG: 18 inns, 573 runs, avg. 38.20, SR 139.08. Vince also has a solid record against Hobart, with 204 runs at an average of 34.00 and strike rate of 134.21.
  • Moises Henriques has the most runs of any Sixers player vs Hurricanes: 296 runs, avg. 29.60, SR 128.70.
  • Sean Abbott will be key against Matt Wade. The seamer has dismissed the Hurricanes captain three times in 30 balls in T20s, conceding 44 in the process. Also, Abbott has conceded just 12 off 22 balls vs McDermott (one dismissal).
  • Abbott easily has the most wickets in T20s at the SCG. He has taken an impressive 61 wickets in 39 matches, striking every 12.98 deliveries.
  • Izharulhaq Naveed has made an impressive start to BBL 12, taking four wickets in two games at an economy of 5.87.

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Matthew Wade, who has made scores of 35 and 51 this season, belted 93 off 46 balls against Sixers on this ground in BBL 11. Overall, Wade has smashed 386 runs in 10 innings at the SCG at an average of 42.89 and strike rate of 160.83.
  • Can D’Arcy Short get going? He has the most runs in Sixers-Hurricanes matches with 416 at an average of 52.00 and strike rate of 132.91.
  • At the SCG, Short has scored 219 runs in seven matches at an average of 36.50 and strike rate of 145.03. This includes 73* off 51 last season.
  • Ben McDermott (leading run-scorer last season) has made a slow start to this campaign (17 and 0). Now, he will be looking to improve on a poor record vs Sixers since January 2018: 5 inns, 89 runs, avg. 17.80, SR 101.14.
  • Shadab Khan has taken a wicket in both matches so far in BBL 12 (econ. 6.37). Also, in his second-last match at the SCG, he belted 52 off 22 balls and took 2/16 vs South Africa.
  • Shadab when batting at number four in all T20s: 24 inns, 621 runs, avg. 25.88, SR 151.70.
  • Eyes will be on Paddy Dooley. The impressive left-arm chinaman spinner took 4/16 last match in a game-changing spell vs Scorchers.
  • Nathan Ellis vs Sixers: 6 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 25.43, econ. 8.61.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Hobart have won three of the past four matches between the teams.
  • Jordan Silk has good numbers at the SCG: 27 inns, 658 runs, avg. 34.63, SR 131.60.
  • Matthew Wade vs Sydney Sixers since January 2018: 6 inns, 319 runs, avg. 53.17, SR 159.50.
  • Steve O’Keefe has conceded just 6.77 per over in 32 innings at the SCG (32 wickets).
  • Sean Abbott vs D’Arcy Short in T20s: 3/86 in 51 balls.
  • Tim David hit a crucial 46* off 28 balls last match.
  • Riley Meredith vs Sixers: 5 inns, 4 wickets, avg. 41.50, econ. 8.66.

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

There are showers in Sydney today. Hopefully they should clear by the evening. A top of 22 degrees is forecast.

In terms of the pitch, there was assistance for pacers, spinners and batsmen in the recent T20 World Cup. In seven matches, the average first innings score was 175.57, with the team batting first winning five times.

BBL 2022/23 Match 11: SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today 23 December 2022

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 11: SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction

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BBL 2022/23 Match 11: SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: James Vince
  • All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Paddy Dooley

BBL 2022/23 Match 11: SIX vs HUR Match Prediction – Who will win?

Tough game to call. A score of 170 batting first could prove to be a winning one, given both teams have struggled when chasing already in BBL 12.

Gabba pitch rated “below average” by ICC

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Gabba pitch rated “below average” by ICC

Cricket News: Gabba pitch rated “below average” by ICC | ICC hands below average rating for the Gabba pitch

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a below average rating to Gabba pitch for the recently-concluded two-day-long first Test between Australia and South Africa. Match referee Richie Richardson went to the extent of asserting that the contest was ‘not an even contest between the bat and the ball.’

“Overall, the Gabba pitch for this Test match was too much in favour of the bowlers. There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement,” Richardson’s comment was quoted in a report by abc.net.au.

The ICC will thus give Gabba its first demerit point following this judgement. A stadium is banned from hosting international matches for 12 months if it receives five demerit points across a five-year rolling period. Previously, the track in Gabba obtained a ‘very good’ rating for the Test vs Pakistan in 2019, a ‘good’ rating for the match against India in early-2021 and an ‘average’ one for the Ashes Test vs England late last year.

Gabba pitch sees second-shortest Test in Australian history

The first of the three-match series between Australia and South Africa got wrapped up in merely 144.2 overs across four innings. It was the second-shortest Test match since World War II and attracted the criticism of opposition skipper Dean Elgar who reckoned that the pitch was not a good advertisement of Test cricket.

“I don’t think it was a very good Test wicket. You’ve got to ask yourself the question, is that a good advertisement for our format?” the southpaw said after the game.

South Africa were bowled out for 152 and 99 respectively with only Kyle Verreynne showing some resistance with a 66-run knock in first essay of play, along with Temba Bavuma in both innings. Travis Head’s 92 powered the home side to take a crucial lead of 66 runs in the first innings. Skipper Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul to bundle the Proteas in the second innings and Australia lost four wickets to chase down 36 runs eventually.

The win helped Australia put a crucial step ahead in their bid to qualify for the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. Cummins’ men are placed atop the standings currently but have to emerge victorious in these home encounters before they embark on a challenging four-match series in India in February-March 2023.

STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 9

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STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 9

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Here we go. Just five days after a game that had the world talking, Adelaide Strikers will meet Sydney Thunder in the quest to inflinct more pain on the men in green.

On Friday, it was like men vs boys as Henry Thornton and Wes Agar embarrassed the Thunder, dismissing them for a world-record low 15 in front of their home fans. It was another chapter in what has been a brilliant story for the Strikers since the midway point of last season, where they have since won eight of nine matches. Here is another opportunity to build on their magnificent form in 2022.

For the Thunder, it’s a third game in six days and they need a win. They put on a much better show against the Renegades, but you feel it was a game they would have won had they been in winning form before it. Victory here would be particularly sweet given what happened on Friday, but they will have to play very well to overcome a very good Strikers attack.

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Possible Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers are flying. There is no reason to make changes unless there is injury or illness.

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

Jason Sangha is out with a fractured collarbone. Chris Green will captain the team.

Thunder may bring Ben Cutting back into the XI. Since the start of 2021, Cutting has scored 111 runs in four innings vs Strikers at an average of 37.00 and strike rate of 132.14.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Adelaide:

  • Henry Thornton is on fire. He blew the Thunder away on Friday, taking incredible figures of 5/3. In further worriesome news for the Sydney team, Thornton has taken 11 wickets in four T20s at Adelaide, striking every 8.73 balls.
  • Wes Agar took 4/6 in two overs against Thunder last week. He dismissed Hales, Sams, Green and Sandhu.
  • Chris Lynn career record vs Sydney Thunder: 17 inns, 625 runs, avg. 44.64, SR 168.46. He top-scored with 36 off 27 balls a few nights ago.
  • Matt Short belted 84 off 53 balls on this ground against Sydney Sixers earlier this season. Adam Hose hit a 22-ball 40 in the same game.
  • Peter Siddle and Rashid Khan didn’t even get to bowl on Friday night, and they each have excellent records vs Thunder. Siddle has taken 19 wickets in 11 matches (avg. 14.26, econ. 6.92) and Rashid has taken 11 in nine matches (avg. 20.09, econ. 6.84).
  • Siddle (52 wickets in 33 innings) and Rashid (48 wickets in 31 innings) are the top two wicket-takers in T20s at Adelaide.

Sydney Thunder:

  • In his last innings at the Adelaide Oval, Alex Hales smashed a memorable 86* off 47 balls in the T20 World Cup semi final against India. Overall, Hales has scored 435 runs in 11 matches on this ground at an average of 48.33 and strike rate of 157.04.
  • Hales vs Strikers: 7 inns, 156 runs, avg. 31.20, SR 143.12.
  • Rilee Rossouw batting first in T20s since the start of October: 3 inns, 2 centuries, 1 fifty. When batting second in this period, he has scored just 35 runs in six innings.
  • Daniel Sams averages just 4.00 in seven innings with the bat against Strikers. But, he performs against them with the ball, with 17 scalps in nine outings (avg. 14.12, econ. 7.13). This includes 2/23 last Friday.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi continues to impress. He has taken five wickets in three matches in BBL 12, including 3/20 vs Strikers. He dismissed Matt Short in the powerplay, followed by Harry Nielsen and Wes Agar at the death.
  • Gurinder Sandhu vs Strikers: 8 inns, 9 wickets, avg. 18.89, econ. 7.08.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 20, Strikers 9, Thunder 9, N/R 2.
  • Henry Thornton has taken at least one wicket in each of his BBL matches. He’s played ten games and has picked up 23 scalps.
  • Thornton and Daniel Sams have the exact same T20 numbers at Adelaide, with total figures of 11/115 off 96 balls.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Weather

Last week, Adelaide Strikers belted 184/6 vs Sydney Sixers, where they took advantage of a good pitch and short square boundaries. They won by a big 49 runs in the end.

In seven matches in the recent T20 World Cup, the average first innings score was 158.14, with the team batting first winning four. The last of those matches, however, was England’s brilliant 170/0 chase vs India.

There is a chance of showers in Adelaide, but mostly in the early morning and afternoon according to bom.gov.au.

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today 20 December 2022

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 9: STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction

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BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Gilkes
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Alex Hales
  • All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Matt Short
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Henry Thornton

BBL 2022/23 Match 9: STR vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win?

The Strikers’ bowling attack looks mighty strong. Expect the home side to prevail as they are in great form.

Gabba pitch not good for Test cricket – Dean Elgar

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Gabba pitch not good for Test cricket – Dean Elgar

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South African skipper Dean Elgar has questioned the dangerous nature of the pitch in Gabba as the opening Test bteween the Proteas and Australia lasted just two days. The officials did not respond to Elgar’s queries though his counterpart Pat Cummins played down any concerns over the arguably menacing nature of the track on offer.

“I did ask the umpires when KG [Rabada] got [Travis] Head out down leg, I said ‘how long does it go on for until it potentially is unsafe? And then [Anrich] Nortje was bowling those short ones that were flying over our heads,” the 35-year-old was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.  

He added, “I know the game is dead and buried, it was never to try and change or put a halt to the game. That’s where the umpire’s discretion comes into play, not us as players. I am definitely not going to say it was safe or unsafe.”

Gabba pitch under spotlight after two-day Test

South Africa were bowled out for 152 and 99 in their two innings, as they batted for only 76 overs across these couple of essays of play. Australia replied with 218 runs in their first innings and chased down 35 in the fourth at the loss of four wickets in what was a struggle.

There was certainly some uneven bounce on the pitch and batsmen from both sides struggled to settle down and get big scores to their name. However, Cummins was dismissive of criticising the surface that produced the second shortest Test match since World War II.

“Sideways movement, there was a little bit of up and down bounce, but it was fine. There were no balls jumping off a length or anything like that,” Cummins mentioned. “It was certainly tricky. Two days probably isn’t ideal…personally, I don’t mind it if the groundsman err on the greener side occasionally, [I’ve] played a lot of Tests where they’ve erred on the flatter side. Think it was the same for both teams,” he further added.

Elgar raised pertinent questions over whether a Test where 34 wickets fell within two days could be a good advertisement for the longest format of the game.

“The nature of it, how it started to play with some seriously steep bounce with the old ball, you are kind of on a hiding to none as a batting unit. I don’t think it was a very good Test wicket, no,” the South African captain quipped.

Regardless, Australia secured an important victory that helped them further their chances of qualifying for the finals of the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. The second Test, which will be a Boxing Day affair, will commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 26 December.

HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2022/23 Match 8

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Will the real Hobart Hurricanes please stand up? Blessed with talent right throughout their lineup, the Hurricanes started off BBL 12 the same way they finished BBL 11. Underwhelming.

Their overall performance against the Stars left so much to be desired. Joe Clarke took them apart, while the batsmen couldn’t get going, much like last season. In what is looking a competitive competition, you don’t want to be falling too far behind the pack too early.

So, the Hurricanes’ chance to make a statement is here against the reigning champions Perth Scorchers. Despite losing a number of players to various reasons, the Scorchers once again highlighted their incredible depth, thrashing Sydney Sixers despite being in trouble at one stage. But, the short turnaround from Saturday and the long flight over from Perth is another challenge to contend with here, but the Scorchers often find a way.

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Possible Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Ben McDermott, 2. D’Arcy Short, 3. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 4. Shadab Khan, 5. Tim David, 6. James Neesham, 7. Asif Ali, 8. Joel Paris, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Patrick Dooley, 11. Riley Meredith

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Hobart Hurricanes:

  • Ben McDermott is key for the Hurricanes. He smashed the most runs in BBL 11 (577, avg. 48.08, SR 153.86). However, he has a sub-par record vs Scorchers: 11 inns, 176 runs, avg. 19.56, SR 127.54.
  • D’Arcy Short has scored the most runs in Hurricanes-Scorchers matches (338) at an average of 42.25 and strike rate of 119.01.
  • But, Short struck at just 113.26 in the entire BBL 11 season, so whether he can dominate a good Scorchers attack remains to be seen.
  • Matthew Wade, like McDermott, will be seeking to improve his record against the Scorchers. Since January 2018, Wade has scored 160 runs in eight innings at an average of 20. This includes one score of 71.
  • Shadab Khan when batting at number four in all T20s: 23 inns, 599 runs, avg. 26.04, SR 152.42. Also, Shadab was one of the top bowlers in the recent T20 World Cup: 7 inns, 11 wickets, avg. 15.00, econ. 6.34.
  • Riley Meredith has conceded just 5.88 in two T20s at Launceston (three wickets). He is also economical historically against Scorchers (6.75), with eight wickets in seven matches at an average of 18.00.
  • Nathan Ellis vs Scorchers: 6 matches, 9 wickets, avg. 22.22, econ. 8.70. Ellis has also taken five wickets in three matches at Launceston at a strike rate of 14.

Perth Scorchers:

  • Adam Lyth missed out on BBL debut, but he is one to watch here. In 25 short-form matches this year, the left-hander has smashed 828 runs at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 177.68.
  • Faf du Plessis can fire at any moment. The experienced batsman has hit 1,243 runs in 46 knocks this year at an average of 31.08 and strike rate of 138.88.
  • Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie could be key in the middle. Inglis has scored 143 runs in six innings vs Hurricanes at a strike rate of 147.42. Hardie hit a crucial 55 off 32 last game vs Sixers.
  • What a return to cricket for Jhye Richardson. He is coming off a brilliant spell of 4/9 vs Sixers.
  • Richardson has dismissed McDermott twice for 26 runs in 21 balls in T20s. He also has a great record against Matthew Wade, with figures of 3/19 off 18 balls.
  • Ashton Agar has the most wickets in Scorchers-Hurricanes matches. The left-arm spinner has taken 12 wickets in eight matches at an average of 16.33 and economy of 6.32.
  • Agar has dismissed McDermott twice in 19 balls in T20s, conceding just 16 in the process.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Hurricanes 6, Scorchers 11.
  • Perth Scorchers have won the past five meetings between the teams.
  • Ben McDermott averages 20.40 in five matches on this ground. The corresponding figures at 27.80 for Wade (five matches) and 19.60 for Short (five matches).
  • Jhye Richardson has taken ten wickets in just six matches vs Hurricanes (avg. 17.40, econ. 7.25). Andrew Tye also has ten wickets, but in nine gamces at a higher average (25.90) and economy (8.35).
  • Jason Behrendorff vs Hurricanes: 10 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 28.50, econ. 6.91.
  • Ashton Agar smashed 30* (11) and took 2/31 in his last match vs Hurricanes.

University of Tasmania Stadium Launceston Pitch Report and Weather

The Launceston track usually offers some assistance with the new ball, before settling into a decent batting track. In five men’s BBL matches since the start of January 2019, the average first innings score is 160.6 at a run rate of 8.34. The team batting first and second won two games each, with the other match washed out.

There are no concerns of a washout today. A sunny day with a top of 25 degrees is forecast.

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today 19 December 2022

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: Matthew Wade
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis
  • All-Rounders: Ashton Agar, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith

BBL 2022/23 Match 8: HUR vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win?

Travel looks to be the Scorchers’ biggest challenge in this one. With their great record and head-to-head matchups against Hurricanes, Scorchers should emerge with the win.

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