Hobart Hurricanes are ready to face Melbourne Renegades in the match 52 of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Hobart on Thursday. For the home side, the game is an opportunity to strengthen their position at the top and go four points clear with a win from the second-placed Sydney Sixers. In the previous meeting between both teams earlier in the competition, it was the Renegades who came out on top with six-wicket margin.
In their previous match, Hurricanes suffered a demoralising seven-wicket defeat against Adelaide Strikers in Launceston. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of in-form captain Mathew Wade, his opening partner D'Arcy Short and veteran middle-order batsman George Bailey to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of pacers James Faulkner, Jofra Archer and off-spinner Johan Botha to provide timely breakthroughs.
On the other hand, Renegades will come in the match full of confidence after securing an impressive 27-run win against Sydney Thunder in their previous match while playing at their home ground. Therefore, the team will be optimistic of putting another great show which can take them to the second-spot on the league table with a positive result on Thursday. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Aaron Finch, Tom Cooper and Dan Christian to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mohammad
Hobart Hurricanes are ready to face Melbourne Renegades in the match 52 of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Hobart on Thursday. For the home side, the game is an opportunity to strengthen their position at the top and go four points clear with a win from the second-placed Sydney Sixers. In the previous meeting between both teams earlier in the competition, it was the Renegades who came out on top with six-wicket margin.
In their previous match, Hurricanes suffered a demoralising seven-wicket defeat against Adelaide Strikers in Launceston. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of in-form captain Mathew Wade, his opening partner D'Arcy Short and veteran middle-order batsman George Bailey to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of pacers James Faulkner, Jofra Archer and off-spinner Johan Botha to provide timely breakthroughs.
On the other hand, Renegades will come in the match full of confidence after securing an impressive 27-run win against Sydney Thunder in their previous match while playing at their home ground. Therefore, the team will be optimistic of putting another great show which can take them to the second-spot on the league table with a positive result on Thursday. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Aaron Finch, Tom Cooper and Dan Christian to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mohammad Nabi, Cameron Boyce and Kane Richardson to provide timely breakthroughs.
Key Players:
Cameron Boyce – 8.5 Cr
First in the list of key players features Melbourne Renegades' Cameron Boyce. The right-arm leggie is having a decent tournament with the ball in hand as he has claimed 12 wickets in 13 outings with an impressive economy-rate of just 6.18, which is the second-best by any bowler from the franchise in the competition. Those numbers suggest that Boyce, who is valued at 8.5 Cr, might not prove to be a bad choice for your team, especially considering the fact that Hobart pitch traditionally is more supportive towards spinners. The 29-year-old has played 67 T20s in his career, where he has claimed 69 wickets at an average of 24.92 and strike-rate of 19.5.
Mohammad Nabi – 9 Cr
Second in the list of key players features Melbourne Renegades' Mohammad Nabi. The Afghanistan international is having a good tournament as he has already scored 225 runs at an average of 25 with a strike-rate of 114.21 and has also claimed seven wickets in 13 outings. Keeping in mind the slow pitch in Hobart, Nabi can become a really good asset for your team as the pitch will suit his batting and bowling. The 34-year-old has played 203 T20s in his career, where he has scored 2,910 runs and has 214 wickets to his name.
Mathew Wade – 9.5 Cr
Last in the list of key players features Hobart Hurricanes captain Mathew Wade. The wicketkeeper-batsman is having an excellent tournament with the bat in his hand and has already scored 487 runs in 12 outings at an impressive average of 44.27 and strike-rate of 143.23. In the team's previous match, Wade scored a brilliant 88 off just 54 balls with the help of eight fours and two sixes, which shows he is in great touch and is the player to have in your team. The 31-year-old has played 112 T20s in his career, where he has scored 1,966 runs at an average of 25.53.
