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Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – BBL 2022-23

Two of the bottom three sides in Big Bash League 2022-23 go head to head as sixth placed Hobart Hurricanes host bottom of the table Melbourne Stars. It is the Hurricanes who come into this game as favourites with odds of 4/6 (1.67) to win the match.

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

  • Match 35, BBL 2022-23
  • Monday January 9th, from 08:15 AM GMT
  • Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the Bellerive Oval pitch favours the swing and seam bowlers and we expect to see some grass on the pitch which will provide them with assistance in this game. Any score over 180 will be tough to chase down in Hobart.

Swing bowlers will be helped by the muggy overhead conditions. During the game, the forecast is for heavy cloud cover and a temperature of 15-17 degrees.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars – Match Predictions

Both teams have lost their last two games but it is Melbourne Stars’ longer form which is the greater concern. The Stars have lost five of their last six, whereas Hobart Hurricanes have won two of their last five. Furthermore, the Hurricanes have won all three of their home games in the tournament and notching another victory in this game looks like the most likely outcome.

Probable 6s

There were a combined five sixes from Thomas Rogers (2), Hilton Cartwright (1) and Marcus Stoinis (2) in Melbourne Stars’ last fixture, but it is only the powerful Stoinis who looks capable of hitting regular maximums. On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes have a batting line-up heaving with attacking stroke-makers who will all look to clear the ropes on a regular basis.

Our Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to Hit Most Sixes @ 8/15 (1.53)

Probable Wickets

With 25 wickets from 18 BBL fixtures at the Bellerive Oval, Riley Meredith is second on the all time T20 dismissals list at the ground. He has the pace to trouble the low on confidence Melbourne Stars batting line up and will also be able to exploit the overhead conditions in Hobart.

Our Prediction: Riley Meredith to Be the Highest Wicket Taker for Hobart Hurricanes @ 11/4 (3.75)

Man of the Match

With 138 runs from his last three innings, Ben McDermott is starting to show the form which has made him the most successful BBL batter over the last two completed seasons. He hit 53 runs from 33 balls in the last game in Hobart and is closing in, only 51 runs behind from seven fewer innings, his captain, Matthew Wade, in the all-time BBL run scorers list.

Our Prediction: Ben McDermott to Be the Man of the Match @ 8/1 (9.00)

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Preview

Neither team has any Australia international players to return from the conclusion of the South Africa Test series and, with no new injuries, we expect to see very similar line-ups from their previous fixtures.

Hobart Hurricanes

Left-arm wrist spinner, Patrick Dooley, who has 12 wickets in this campaign, had to withdraw from Saturday’s game with Melbourne Renegades after injuring his finger in the warm-up. And with Shadab Khan’s stint with the Hurricanes over, the spin attack suddenly looks a lot weaker.

Openers, Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott, have picked up their form over recent games and the top five which also includes Matthew Wade, Zak Crawley and Tim David should be strong enough to make a big total.

Playing XI: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (wk), Zak Crawley, Tim David, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Will Parker, Joel Paris, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith

Melbourne Stars

Captain Glenn Maxwell’s freak injury, which will keep him out of the entire tournament, has had a big effect on Melbourne Stars’ season. Any team would miss a player with 2673 BBL runs at a strike-rate of 150.84.

Luke Wood’s bowling has been a rare positive for the Stars. In his debut BBL season, the Englishman has 14 wickets and took 3-25 in the reverse fixture against Hobart Hurricanes. He will also enjoy the bowling conditions in this match.

Playing XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

How to Watch Big Bash in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List

Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars

Sky Sports Cricket will show live coverage of this game. You can watch the match in front of the TV in the comfort of your own home or via Sky Go if you are on the move.

  • Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
  • SkyGo app (Streaming)


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