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Two of the best sides in this competition on paper, Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes will collide in match no. 46 of the Big Bash 2022-23. The Scorchers will host the match at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, January 18th. Perth Scorchers are the favourites to win this game at odds of 8/11 (1.72) while Hobart Hurricanes have odds of 21/20 (2.05).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 46, BBL 2022-23
- January 18, 2023 – 8:40 AM GMT
- Optus Stadium, Perth
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Optus Stadium in Perth provides pitches with good bounce and carry. Fast bowlers get good assistance here. The venue has hosted 33 T20 matches with the average first innings score of 158. A total of five matches have been played here in the ongoing BBL season, with the team batting first failing to cross 155 on four occasions.
Perth could witness partly cloudy and breezy weather on Wednesday evening but there is no possibility of rain.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match Predictions
Perth Scorchers lead the overall record between the two sides with 11 wins to 7. There’s hardly anything to separate the two sides on paper. Both have destructive batting units and top quality bowling attacks. The Hurricanes had defeated the Scorchers earlier this season and have won three out of four clashes at Optus Stadium.
Prediction 1
Hurricanes To Hit Most Sixes
19/20 (1.95)
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Prediction 2
Dooley To Take Most Wickets
100/30 (4.33)
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Prediction 3
Wade to be Man of the Match
9/1 (10.00)
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Probable 6s
Hobart Hurricanes have the likes of Matthew Wade, Tim David, Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell and Zak Crawley. The team has displayed its power, hitting 70 sixes in just 10 matches (7/innings). The Scorchers will rely on Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner and Aaron Hardie for the power striking. They have hit 59 sixes in 11 games (5.3/innings).
Our Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to hit most sixes in this match with the odds of 19/20 (1.95)
Probable Wickets
Patrick Dooley marked his return from an injury with 3 for 22 versus the Thunder and has snared 15 wickets in the season at 6.24 economy. Dooley has the odds of 100/30 (4.33) to be the highest wicket-taker for Hobart Hurricanes. For Perth Scorchers, Jason Behrendorff has 16 wickets at 6.87 rpo and could be deadly with movement on offer. He has odds of 100/30 (4.33) to be the top bowler for the Scorchers.
Our Prediction: Patrick Dooley to be the top wicket-taker for Hobart Hurricanes at 100/30 (4.33).
Man of the Match
Matthew Wade has smashed 236 runs in the season at a strike rate of 139, including two half centuries. He is amongst the top pre-match candidates for the player of the match with the odds of 9/1 (10.00). There are several other players in this fixture who can turn the match on its head such as Tim David, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Josh Inglis and Ashton Turner.
Our Prediction: Matthew Wade to be the Man of the Match at 9/1 (10.00) odds.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Perth Scorchers sit at the top of the table while Hobart Hurricanes are fighting for one of the top five places. Let’s have a look at each side ahead of their clash on Wednesday.
Perth Scorchers
Perth Scorchers have been on the top with 16 points to their name, having won eight games while losing just three. They are coming off a narrow defeat in the previous game versus rivals Sydney Sixers, where they fell six runs short chasing 152.
Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis and Ashton Turner remain their biggest strength in the batting unit. With the ball, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye and David Payne have been superb. Expect one of Matt Kelly or Lance Morris to come in place of Peter Hatzoglou for Perth conditions.
Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, David Payne, Matt Kelly
Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes are in the mix for the playoffs, with 10 points to their credit. They have played 10, winning five and losing five. They’re coming off back to back victories over Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder. Nathan Ellis was the player of the match in both games.
The Hurricanes’ batting unit is destructive and they might look to bolster it by bringing in D’Arcy Short for Asif Ali, who has been in awful touch. The trio of Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis and Patrick Dooley has been excellent with the ball.
Squad: Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Zak Crawley, Tim David, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Andrews, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith
How to Watch Big Bash in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
Big Bash 2023 will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket for the UK audience. You can also avail the SkyGo application to stream the match online.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- SkyGo app (Streaming)
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