Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2023-24 - Match 31 – Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes - Jan 9

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 31st Match, Big Bash League at Adelaide, 09, January 2024

Live Scores and Stats - Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 31st Match

Preview and Squad News

International star Alex Carey will return to his hometown Adelaide this week, with the national gloveman confirmed to take the field for the Strikers in their huge KFC BBL|13 clash against Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval.

A veteran of 55 Big Bash fixtures, all played in Strikers blue, Carey will slot seamlessly into a batting line-up that has consistently produced big scores this season. With two centuries, 11 half-centuries and an average of 34.63 in the BBL, Carey is a huge in for a Strikers side battling it out for a place in Finals.

In consultation with Cricket Australia medical staff, Travis Head will not be available for Big Bash selection during the break between International Test Series’. Local Replacement Player Lloyd Pope retains his place in the squad.

The game is a massive one for both sides, with Hobart sitting one place above Adelaide in the standings, just outside of the all-important top four. With an immediate rematch set for Thursday, the back-to-back contests will go a long way to deciding the Finals fate of Strikers and Hurricanes.

Matt Short (351) and Chris Lynn (267) remain the two most prolific run-scorers in the competition to date, with Short hitting a remarkable five 50’s from his six starts with the bat this tournament. Short also has the most sixes with 17, one ahead of Renegades young-gun Jake-Fraser McGurk.

Last time the two sides met at Adelaide Oval, Short was the hero as his side chased down 230 in a match that became an instant classic, with the skipper bringing up the winning runs and his maiden BBL century in front of an enthralled crowd.

First ball Tuesday night is set for 7.10pm ACDT.

Squads

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey (wk), Brendan Doggett, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Jamie Overton, David Payne, Lloyd Pope, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton

Hobart Hurricanes: Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Guthrie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett

 

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Hobart Hurricanes

Who will win? – Adelaide Strikers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers), Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers), Paddy Dooley (Hobart Hurricanes)

Most Sixes – Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers), Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes)

Player of the Match – Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers)

Team Scores Batting first – Adelaide Strikers 180+, Hobart Hurricanes 160+

Match Handicap – Adelaide Strikers

 

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