SCO vs HUR Live Score: Defending Champions Perth Scorchers have made a stellar start to their Big Bash League 13 Campaign by registering consecutive wins. They are currently placed third on the Points Table after winning two matches with three Points & an NRR of 2.323. The Scorchers will next clash with Hobart Hurricanes who are placed at the sixth position on the Points Table. Perth has outclassed Hurricanes the maximum times they have faced each other & will have an edge in this clash.
SCO vs HUR TEAMS PREVIEW
Perth Scorchers Preview
Perth didn’t have an ideal start to their BBL 13 campaign as their opening fixture against Renegades was abandoned due to an unfit pitch. While in their next fixture, they lost to Stars by 7 wickets with more than six overs remaining in the chase of 102 runs target.
In that fixture, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, and Ashton Turner stood out as major contributors among the top six run scorers in the previous season. They had scored 460, 431, and 381 runs, respectively. Notably, all three maintained a remarkable strike rate of more than 140, with averages above 35, and attained a total of 12 half-centuries.
Stephen Eskinazi who has scored 238 runs in the last 10 matches will have a lot of chances to amass some runs as the opener of the team. Scorchers have a strong trio of seasoned pacers with the left-arm, right-arm combo of Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson scalping crucial wickets in the opening overs while Andrew Tye takes wickets in the death overs. They have gathered over 330 Big Bash wickets between them and will pose a threat to any batting unit.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Hamish McKenzie, Jason Behrendorff
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Hurricanes had a poor show in their season-opening clash where they could score just 135-8 while batting first & losing the fixture by 6 wickets. Except for Caleb Jewell none of their batter could produce a decent performance. They have a strong batting unit in place with the likes of Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade who have played a decent role in the success of Hurricanes. Then comes Tim David in the middle over who can make a mockery of any bowling attack. David has a strike rate of 170 in the last 10 fixtures he has played & can be a game-changer for the Hurricanes.
In the bowling department, Nathan Ellis is the specialist bowler with an economy of less than nine. Last season Ellis & Meredith scalped 39 wickets in 14 matches & made for a dangerous combo at the death overs. Chris Jordan brings almost 200 T20s of experience to the table as another option at the end of the innings. They look like a strong unit & can give tough competition to Scorchers who are placed at the third spot on the Points Table.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:
Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou
SCO vs HUR Match Details
Match: Perth Scorchers Vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2023-24
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 20, 01:45 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
SCO vs HUR PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Perth’s pitch was known to support the fats bowlers but in recent years it has started supporting the batters as well. In the initial few overs, the batters will have plenty of assistance as they can easily make strokes. Since this is the first match of the season the pitch will be hard to play & will offer plenty of assistance to the seamers. The weather in Perth will be cloudy & windy.
The average batting score at the Perth Stadium is 164 while the highest total achieved here is 213-3 which they did against Brisbane Heat in BBL 2020. The team batting first will aim to post a target of around 170-180.
Toss to Bowl first
The venue favors the team chasing the target & thus the team winning the toss will opt to field first.
SCO vs HUR Winning Prediction
Perth Scorchers have a 12-7 head-to-head record against Hobart Hurricanes. They have also defeated Hobart four times in the last five fixtures they have played. And with added home advantage they will begin the fixture as favorites to win this match. On the other hand, Hurricanes will have to pull up their socks & give tough competition to a team like Perth Scorchers.
Perth Scorchers are favorites to win this clash
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